Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2037

Location

حقل شاعر النفطي, Sha'er oil field, Homs, Syria

Geolocation

34.896111, 37.945
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1913RS2044)

At least two civilians were killed, including a child, and four others were injured in airstrikes against the Sha’er oil field in eastern Homs, local media reported. The civilians that were injured were transferred to a hospital in the nearby village of Hamadi Omar in eastern Hama.

According to Smart News Agency, the airstrikes were likely carried out by Russian warplanes. However, only one source reported on the incident.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
4

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed