Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2703

Location

السيال, Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.5713889, 40.9066667
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2540RS2700)

Five civilians were killed, including an entire family of four, in an airstrike on the village of Sayyal. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes.

Enabbaladi reported that specific warplanes were not identified “but activists from the city confirmed the social networking sites that the raids belong to the Russian aircraft accompanying the operations of the Assad forces towards the city of Albuqamal.”

According to local media, the family including a mother, a father and two children, who were at the “Sayyal crossing opposite Al Shaafeh fence, al Saker road”.

Sharqiya voice suggested that as many as “dozens” were wounded in the initial toll. However, Al Boukamalna reported that only a number had been wounded and they were not identified.

Reportage suggests that Khadija Abdullah Al – Sayed Khalil was killed in the bombing, however a comment alleged she was an aunt and was killed a few days ago.

Victims

Individuals

A comment on the post suggests this lady was killed a few days earlier killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
4–5
2 Children, 1 Woman, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Sayyal (السيال), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.5713889, 40.9066667. 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

Media from Sources (3)