Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3401

Location

مخيم اليرموك, Al Yarmouk refugee camp, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.473938, 36.300631
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3210RS3412)

Four civilians were reported killed and others injured in alleged Syrian regime and Russian forces airstrikes on Yarmouk camp in Damascus, Syria on April 21st, 2018 according to local sources.

Step News Agency said that a Palestinian family of three was among four killed as Syrian forces attacked Al Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus. “Mahmud al-Bash died alongside his wife and child, as well as another civilian, Muhammad Fadl al-Aylouti, in addition to injury of number of civilians and material damage”

Step News said more than 100 raids hit the area with more than 200 rockets and dozens of explosive barrels.

Russian forces may also have been involved, according to the news agency.

Victims

Family members (3)

Adult male Palestinian killed
Adult female Palestinian killed
Child Palestinian killed

Individuals

Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
3–4
1 Child, 1 Woman, 1–2 Men
Civilians reported injured
2–3

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