Incident Code
RS0106
Incident Date
1 November 2015
Location
Jbala, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.572778,
36.556667
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.572778,
36.556667
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Code: R092)
One child was reported killed and two or more non-combatants injured following an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Jbala.
While the Syrian Observatory blamed Russia, both the Idlib Media Centre and Al Kul Radio said the attack was the work of the Assad regime.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village Jbala (جبالا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.572778, 36.556667. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed
Unknown Strike Report
In its report for military actions on October 31st-November 2nd 2015, the Kremlin made no mention of strikes in Idlib governorate.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed
Syrian Regime Strike Report
While the Syrian Observatory blamed Russia, both the Idlib Media Centre and Al Kul Radio said the attack was the work of the Assad regime.