Incident Code
RS1990
Incident Date
21 March 2017
Location
Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.9266201,
36.6180588
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.9266201,
36.6180588
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1868RS2000)
According to the Step News Agency, Russia carried out raids on Idlib on March 21st, resulting in “news of civilian casualties”.
@HosamAlhaji said that an airstrike “targeted a building opposite the Carlton Hotel”, resulting in material damage.
No other sources mentioned civilian harm.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Idlib city, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.9266201, 36.6180588. 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