Incident Code
RS2241
Incident Date
22 May 2017
Location
الحريشة, Al Harisha, Hama, Syria
Geolocation
35.005113,
37.491875
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.005113,
37.491875
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2110RS2249)
At least two civilians, including two children, were killed and at least three others were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes against the village of Al Harisha in the Eastern Hama countryside, according to local sources. Smart News Agency named Russian planes as those believed to be responsible while other sources did not name a party to blame.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
2 Children
Civilians reported injured
3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Harisha (الحريشة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.005113, 37.491875. 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
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed