Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2936

Location

معرةالنعمان, Ma'arat Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.647038, 36.679174
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2741RS2938)

Between five and seven civilians were killed, and dozens were injured, in airstrikes on Ma’arat Nu’man, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raids. Many blamed Russia, while some media reported that the Syrian regime were responsible.

Sources reported that C5 missiles struck the residential homes in the vicinity with as many as six rockets, causing huge destruction and dozens of dead and wounded.

A mother and her unborn child were also included in the death toll. An upsetting image was published of the unborn child in the aftermath of the raid, covered in rubble.

Victims

Individuals

Adnan Rabei al-Rabei
Adult male killed
Hamideh Ahmad al-Gareeb
Child female killed
Amineh Shnani
Adult female killed
Amineh Hmaimes
Adult female pregnant killed
Gofran Hmaimes
Child female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
5–7
2 Children, 3 Women, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
10–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Ma’arat Nu’man (معرةالنعمان), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.647038, 36.679174. 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

Media from Sources (9)