Incident Code
RS3262
Incident Date
15 March 2018
Location
Saqba, Damascus, Syria
سقبا
Geolocation
33.519286,
36.382427
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
33.519286,
36.382427
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3075 RS3280 )
Between eight and 10 civilians died in an alleged Russia or regime airstrike on Saqba, according to sources on the ground.
Eight civilian fatalities were named, though Harak Al ghoutani said “more than 10 civilians” died.
Most sources blamed Russia; however, there were also reports of barrel bombing, meaning that the regime can’t be ruled out.
Victims
Individuals
Adult
male
killed
Adult
male
killed
Adult
male
killed
Adult
male
killed
Adult
male
killed
Adult
male
killed
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Saqba (سقبا), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.519286, 36.382427. 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