Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2294

Location

زملكا, Zamalaka, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.5261, 36.35385
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2153RS2293)

At least two civilians were wounded following air and artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Zamalaka, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some sources attributing blame to Russia while others blamed the Syrian regime.

Douma.Revolution published a video showing a man who was trapped under the rubble being rescued by members of the Syrian Civil Defence. The wounds to his leg looked severe. 

@eyeonhomeland described the artillery shelling as heavy, while other sources reported that the damage to civilian homes was significant. 

LCCSY reported there were three strikes overall on the vicinity – they also blamed the Syrian regime for indiscriminate bombing. 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported injured
2

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 specific strikes between June 1st - 31st 2017.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (1)