Incident Code
RS3680
Incident Date
9 May 2019
Location
جوزف, Jozef, Hama, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3475RS3686)
Two civilians were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Jozef, Hama governorate, on May 9th, 2019, according to local sources.
According to Al Araby, “The Edlib Media Center said that two civilians were killed at dawn today [May 9th], and others were injured, as a result of the targeting by Russian warplanes of the town of Jozef”. Edlib Media Center also reported the use of rockets.
Eldorar and Elwehda reported the same figures and also blamed Russia.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed