R3202 – April 11, 2018

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3202)

Russian forces launched a destructive bombing campaign on the village of Sheik Mustafa, according to local sources, however no civilians were reported killed, though the Shaam News Network said there were a “number of wounded”.

The Syrian Civil Defense said more than seven airstrikes fell on the town of Sheikh Mustaf and Naqir. This included one cluster bomb although its location is unconfirmed.

Key Information

Country

Syria

Military Actor

Russian Military

Strike Type

Airstrike

Civilian Harm Reported

Yes

Civilian Harm Status

Weak

Civilians reported injured

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention multiple buildings being struck in the village of Sheik Mustafa (الشيخ مصطفى). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the locations down to the following exact coordinates: 35.520662, 36.552140; 35.520290, 36.551592.

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