Incident Code
RS2560
Incident Date
29 September 2017
Location
الهبيط, Al-Habit, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.4379459,
36.5379524
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
35.4379459,
36.5379524
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2409RS2559)
Three airstrikes using cluster bombs, likely by Russian warplanes, were the cause of three civilian deaths (of whom two were women) and the wounding of ten others, according to Smart News Agency. The cluster bombs were allegedly dropped on the town of Al Habeet, 35 km south of Idlib.
However Alghadalsory reported that the warplane responsible belonged to either Russia or the regime.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
3
2 Women
Civilians reported injured
10
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al-Habit (الهبيط ), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.4379459, 36.5379524. 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