Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4048

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma`arat Al Nu`man, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3820RS4045)

One to two civilians were reported killed, and others injured, in airstrikes on Al Hamidiah in Ma`arat Al Nu`man, Idlib, on August 18th.

Shaam News documented “two martyrs killed in Maarat al-Nu’man”, while other sources cited one civilian killed in the incident.

@IdlibPlus tweeted “a civilian martyr and a number of injuries were reported as a result of Russian warplanes targeting the outskirts of Ma’rat Al-Nu`man city in the southern countryside of Idlib with airstrikes.”

Syrian Human Rights Committee identified one of the civilians killed as Abdul Qadir Mahmoud Al-Asfar.

Smart News also reported “many wounded” and @ufuk_sy tweeted that there were “wounded in the bombing of the Russian occupier’s warplanes.”

The majority of sources attributed the attack to Russian forces but @ZaitunAgency attributed the strikes to Russia in one tweet and the regime in another tweet.

Victims

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
1–2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2–3
1 Child

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (2)