Incident Code
RS2301
Incident Date
24 June 2017
Location
عقيربات, Akeirbat, Hama, Syria
Geolocation
35.0412099,
37.464692
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.0412099,
37.464692
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2162RS2305)
There were reports of unspecific numbers of civilian casualties in Akeirbat following airstrikes on the vicinity.
@MasarPressNet attributed blame to “warplanes” who “launched several raids on Akeirabat”.
However, the Step News Agency reported that “Russian warplanes launched several raids targeting the area of Akeirbat and its environs in the eastern suburb of Hama [with] reports of civilian casualties.”
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Akeirbat (عقيربات), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.0412099, 37.464692. 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.
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed