Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2651

Location

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.466049, 40.907593
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2496RS2652)

A male child was killed, and his brother was injured, when alleged Russian or regime warplanes “targeted” and struck their home in Abu Kamal.

According to local media, the civilian housing was targeted and the roof of their home fell in, killing one child and wounding another – his brother.

Marsad Al Hasaka reported that the raids occurred in the morning. 

The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Syrian regime for the airstrikes – but several other sources pointed to Russia.

Victims

Individuals

Child male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Abu Kamal (البوكمال), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.466049, 40.907593. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (1)