Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3133

Location

بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.537531, 36.399937
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2944RS3149)

As many as eight civilians were killed in airstrikes on Beit Sawa, according to local media. Although most sources reported that only one girl (aged five) and four men died, the highest death toll was given as eight.

Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids.

Rockets and explosive barrels from helicopters were fired on the vicinity, according to sources. As many as 30 rockets were fired.

Violations Documentation Centre reported that four unidentified men were killed, another source suggested two children and a woman were killed.

Victims

Individuals

Hala Al-Madani
5 years old female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–8
2 Children, 1 Woman, 4 Men
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Beit Sawa (بيت سوى), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.537531, 36.399937. 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 (4)