Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2685

Location

معيزلية, Ma'izilya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.620672, 40.454355
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2524RS2681)

As many as 13 civilians were killed, including a family of five, and others were injured, following airstrikes on Al-Rifai camp for displaced peoples in Ma’izilya. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible, with most blaming Russia, however Syrian Network for Human rights was among a few who blamed the Syrian regime. Many sources also reported sighting “unknown military warplanes”.

Initial reporting suggested only three were killed including a mother and child, however it was later reported by Euphrates Post that the death toll had risen to 12. Most of the victims were named.

“Dozens” were allegedly wounded, however this remains unspecified. Bukamalna, however did name two injured victims.

On the 27th, Euphrates Post reported that another man had died due to his injuries sustained in the raid. Allegedly 11 members of his family were killed at the time of the strike.

The hospitals in the vicinity were – according to Smart News – reportedly out of service. Additionally, the wounded were in a serious condition therefore the number of victims was expected to rise.

Victims

Family members (7)

Child killed
Child killed
Child killed
Child killed
Child killed
Child killed

Individuals

male rom the town of Al-Sayyal, died later due to wounds sustained killed
Ali Al-Hamad
injured
The wife of Hussein Al - Hamad
injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
3–13
10 Children, 1 Woman, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Ma’izilya (معيزلية), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.620672, 40.454355. 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
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed