Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3830

Location

ريف المهندسين الثاني, Rif Al Muhandisin Al Thani, Aleppo, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3620RS3833)

Four civilians including a little girl were killed when airstrikes struck Rif Al Muhandisin Al Thani, in the countryside of west of Aleppo on June 21st, 2019.

Syrian Human Rights Commission named the girl killed as Aya al-Satouf.

Up to eight civilians were also allegedly wounded, including children. According to Step News, the civilians were struck by two airstrikes, while the Syrian Human Rights Committee reported shelling.

Smart News reported that “the warplanes bombarded a residential area between the village of Urma al-Kubra and “Rid Al Muhandisin Al Tahni” west of Aleppo, north of the country, killing four civilians including a girl and injuring six others.”

Meanwhile, Shahba Press stated that the airstrikes “resulted in the death of a girl and three – wounding eight civilians.”

Orient said the area targeted contained a popular market, and a parking for vans and cars. The area is known to be usually crowded on Friday, when the attack happened.

Both Russian and Syrian regime forces were blamed by various sources.

Victims

Individuals

Child female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
4
1 Child, 3 Men
Civilians reported injured
6–8

Military Statements

Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (32)