Incident Code
RS4532
Incident Date
30 August 2020
Location
الشيخ بحر, Sheikh Bahar, Idlib, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R4278RS4519)
Civilians were injured as a result of alleged Russian airstrikes on Sheikh Bahar, Idlib on August 30th 2020.
@baladinetwork reported: “#Baladi: Civilians were wounded by the bombing of Russian warplanes targeting a camp for the displaced near Sheikh Bahr in the northern countryside of Idlib #Syria”.
The strike took place in the early hours of the morning.
@syrianpostnew1 reported the Russian planes carried out two air raids. One source added the use of High explosive missiles.
Multiple sources reported civilian injuries however figures of casualties are unknown.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed