Incident Code

R4313

Location

كفرلاتا, Kafrlata, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.802342, 36.625139
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

At least one civilian was killed and 10 others were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes and artillery strikes on Kafrlata on June 12, 2021.

According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, “on June 12, a shell fired by Syrian regime artillery forces exploded near a house in Kafr Lata village in the south Ariha city in the southern suburbs of Idlib governorate, injuring several civilians. As other families rushed to the scene to treat the injured, the artillery forces shelled the site again, killing one civilian, named as Sanad Ali Haj Yousef, and injuring approximately ten others.” @syr_television added that the civilian killed was a “displaced person”.

@OGNreports tweeted that “one civilian has been killed and 10 others wounded in the village of Kafr Lata”. Syrian Civil Defense also reported that one civilian was killed, adding that 10 others were wounded “including two children this morning, Saturday, June 12, as a result of artillery shelling by the regime forces”.

The majority of other sources also identified 10 civilians as being injured. However, @rdwanalshhwan reported the low number that four civilians were wounded and Nedaa post gave the high number of 11 civilians injured.

Shaam News added that among those injured were “serious cases”.

Jesr Press reported that “local sources said that a Russian “Krassenbul” missile targeted a civilian car in the town of Kafr Lata”.

Sources were conflicted as to whether the regime or Russia was responsible.

Victims

Invidivuals

Age unknown male IDP killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
4–11
2 Children, 2 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafrlata (كفرلاتا). Analyzing audio-visual material from sources we have narrowed down the location to these exact coordinates: 35.802342, 36.625139.

Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafrlata (كفرلاتا). Analyzing audio-visual material from sources we have narrowed these down to an exact location.

Imagery: Google Earth

Tagged visual material from sources.

Imagery: Almodon

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 (23)