Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2014

Location

اورم الجوز, Urme Al joz, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.790833, 36.565833
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1890RS2022)

At least one, but more likely two civilians – a woman and her child – were killed and several more wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Urme al-Joz in Idlib, according to sources on the ground.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “one child and his mother died when suspected Russian warplanes missiles fired on Orm al Jouz town in Idlib governorate southern suburbs, March 24, 2017.” 

Besides from @abutaym_halabi, who only reported one victim, the remaining sources agreed with the Syrian Network for Human Rights, reporting the death of a mother and her child.

Sources reported that in addition to the victims, “several” civilians were left wounded.

 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1–2
1 Child, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Urme Al joz (اورم الجوز), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.790833, 36.565833. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between March 1st - 31st 2017.

Media from Sources (1)