Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4533

Location

أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R4279RS4520)

Two civilians were killed and up to 24 injured as a result of alleged Russian, Assadi and/or Iranian airstrikes on the town of Ariha on September 7th 2020.

One civilian killed in the strike was named as Saeed Zidan Abu Yarub Al Zaidan. @seerij80 reported that he had just graduated from Idlib University and Fajr Academy the day before the strike. Multiple sources put the civilian death toll at two.

Xber news reported that dozens had been injured. Sources reported that one child, one woman and a man with special needs were injured in the strike. The civil defense team worked to rescue those injured and secure the area. Orient news added that the death toll was likely to rise due to those injured being in critical condition.

The airstrikes hit residential areas, the Civil Defense Center and the Al-Hal market.

Multiple sources attributed the damage to alleged Regime and Russian airstrikes. Baladi news added that Iran also allegedly played a role in the strike.

Victims

Individuals

Saeed Zidan Abu Yarub Al Zaidan سعيد زيدان ابو يعرب الزيدان
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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
6–24
1 Child, 1 Woman, 1 Man

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 (10)