Incident Code
RS3146
Incident Date
4 March 2018
Location
Al Zakat, Hama, Syria
الزكاة
Geolocation
35.3406492,
36.5770697
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
35.3406492,
36.5770697
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2958 RS3165 )
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Al Zakat. Sources blamed both Russian and the Syrian regime.
Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity.
Sources do however mention that there was heavy shelling, artillery fire and phosphorous bombs all fired onto the vicinity.
There are no more details at this time.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Zakat (الزكاة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.3406492, 36.5770697. 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