Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3198

Location

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.5714804, 36.4033699
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3002RS3210)

Between 12 and 17 civilians including six children and five women from several families were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime.

Arab 24 reported that “the airstrikes targeted Douma and Jisreen ahead of the convoy of aid, which includes 13 trucks carrying humanitarian and food items to the city of Douma.” This claim was repeated by a number of other sources, who said that the strikes occurred “at a time when aid agencies [were] preparing to deliver food and aid to the city.”

Twelve of the victims reportedly were from one family.

The raids included a guided missile, a heavy artillery bombardement and a helicopter bombardment.

There was huge destruction to buildings and streets in the local vicinity.

A member of the White Helmets, named as Muhammad Masarwa, reportedly died while helping evacuate people from the area.

Victims

Family members (8)

Adult male killed
Child male killed
Adult male killed
Child female
Child female killed
Child female killed
Child male killed
Child male killed

Family members (2)

Adult female killed
Adult female killed

Individuals

Adult female killed
Adult female killed
Adult male killed
Adult female killed
Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult male Member of the White Helmets 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
12–17
6 Children, 5 Women, 6 Men
Civilians reported injured
12–24
1 Child

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Douma (دوما), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.5714804, 36.4033699. 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)