Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0142

Location

كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.37425, 36.6033
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R123)

One civilian man was reported killed when Russian warplanes allegedly launched several airstrikes using vacuum missiles. The Union of Hama Rebels later claimed there were 15 Russian raids on the town that morning.

 

Victims

Individuals

Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Kafr Zita (كفر زيتة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.37425, 36.6033. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has reported carrying out strikes in Hama governorate between November 11th-12th 2015.

Media From Sources (3)