Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2311

Location

رسم العوابد, Rasim Al-Awabid, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.002409, 37.46019
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2171RS2314)

An alleged Russian airstrike killed up to four civilians, including two children and wounded several as the village of Rasim Al-Awad in Hama was struck from the air, local media reported.

Most sources reported the death of two male children. @AlkhaleejOnline’s correspondent reported that “two children were killed and a number of wounded in an air raid on the village of Rasim Al-Awad”. The two children were identified by name by several sources.

Only one source, M-Syria-d News, reported that the airstrike had killed four civilians, including two children.

All of the known sources identified Russia as the culprit.

Victims

Individuals

Child male killed
Child male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2–4
2 Children
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Rasim Al-Awabid (رسم العوابد), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.002409, 37.46019. 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
Russia has not reported any strikes between June 1st - 31st 2017.