Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4535

Location

محيط ادلب, The vicinity of Idlib City, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R4281RS4522)

One civilian was injured by multiple alleged airstrikes from Russian warplanes on the outskirts of the city of Idlib on September 20th 2020.

The identities of those injured were not reported. Images show the raids took place in the day time.

@HalabTodayTV reported that “The Syrian Civil Defense announces the injury of two people as a result of the air strikes on the outskirts of the villages of Sijar and Kafr Jalis, west of Idlib, Civil Defense: Russian raids led to fires in the forests surrounding the city of Idlib, and civil defense teams are working to put them out.” A facebook post from Thwra Qatna was the only source that specifically mentioned casualties in Idlib city, referencing one civilian injured.

@zelal_katee added that as many as 28 airstrikes were carried out.

Step news added that vacuum missiles were used by the alleged Russian belligerents.

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

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (12)