Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3671

Location

مرج الزهور, Marj Al Zuhour, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3465RS3676)

Up to four civilians were reported killed and eight others including two children were reported injured as Russian forces or Syrian regime targeted with airstrikes or artillery Marj Al Zohur in Idlib on May 7th, 2019, according to local reports.

Two of those killed were workers with a humanitarian organisation for food support.

The Local Coordination Committee Syria and Jisir Media Center reported that one civilian was killed. According to Jisir Media Center, eight other civilians including at least six members of the same family were wounded.

According to Step News and the Syrian Network for Human Rights, two members of the same family were killed, while the Syria.liveuamap claimed a total of three and two wounded.

Syrian Network for Human Rights in a later post identified Jarrah Hadid as one of the victims. He was reportedly a humanitarian aid worker for al Amin Organization for humanitarian support, from Marj al Zohour village in Idlib, who died on May 8th due to wounds sustained in the attack on May 7th. Khaled Hadid was also reported killed.

Victims

Family members (8)

21 years old male injured
24 years old injured
17 years old male injured
28 years old male killed
60 years old male killed
Adult male killed

Individuals

40 years old male injured
15 years old male injured
Adult male Unclear whether this is the real name or a nickname. killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
4
4 Men
Civilians reported injured
8
2 Children, 6 Men

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 (5)