Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3916

Location

Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3701)

Shaam News reported airstrikes and artillery shelling on a number of locations in Idlib on July 17th.

According to this source, “Russian military aircraft carried out heavy air raids on the cities and towns of Khan Sheikhun, Jisr al-Shughur, Habayt, Tirmala, Kafrain, Kefersgana, Rakaya, Wadi Arenabah, Baarba and Hazarin areas, causing a number of civilian casualties. The towns of Baddama and al-Najia in the western countryside were shelled by the Assad forces.”

Airwars has set a possible injury range of 2 to 12 for this event – and is conducting ongoing research.

No other information is known at this time.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported injured
2–12

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