Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2103

Location

قرية اللج, Al Laj village, Homs, Syria

Geolocation

35.698703, 36.42736
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R1968)

Activists of Smart News Agency reported that an unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in an air bombardment on the village of Al Laj. The source added that it was “thought to be Russian”.

Al Laj is a village in the eastern Homs countryside, and was controlled by Islamic State.

There are no other details at this time.

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Laj village (قرية اللج ), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.698703, 36.42736. 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
Unknown.

Sources (1)