Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2910

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'ara Al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.6477913, 36.6591881
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2717RS2912)

A mother and her two children were killed when alleged napalm bombs struck their home in Ma’ara Al-Nu’man, according to local media. Sources all attributed the blame to Moscow.

A number of civilians were also wounded in the raid, with one source reporting that as many as eight civilians received wounds.

Footage published shows a father weeping over the loss of his wife and children, while other wounded children cry in the ambulance.

Sources reported that as many as 20 rocket strikes “targeted” the vicinity, with six raids. Edlib Media Centre added that “Russian aircraft had targeted the city of Ma’arat al-Nu’man with more than twenty air strikes, including rockets. Of its kind smelted iron and cement, killing three martyrs and more than eight injuries, mostly women and children.”

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3
2 Children, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
8

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Ma’ara Al-Nu’man (معرة النعمان), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.6477913, 36.6591881. 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 (11)