Incident Code
RS0142
Incident Date
12 November 2015
Location
كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
Geolocation
35.37425,
36.6033
Accuracy: Town
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.
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.