Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4176

Location

حاس, Has, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3939RS4174)

On November 15th 2019, an alleged Russian airstrike hit the town of Has in the southern Idlib countryside, allegedly injuring at least one woman and an unspecified number of other civilians.

Shahba Press reported, ‘A woman and other civilians were injured after Russian warplanes raided residential neighbourhoods in the south town of Has’. One source mentioned the use of vacuum missiles in this strike. Local sources also published on social media platforms a video of the moment the airstrike was reported to have hit the town.

This airstrike was one among more than three others reported to have hit towns in the area on the same day.

There are at present no reports which suggest whether there were any civilians killed in this airstrike in Has.

Victims

Individuals

Name unknown
Adult female injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
1–2
1 Woman

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (1)