Incident Code
RS018
Incident Code
RS018
Incident Date
4 October 2015
Location
أم شرشوح, Umm Sharshuh, Homs, Syria
Geolocation
34.875730,
36.687650
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
34.875730,
36.687650
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R014)
An alleged Russian raid killed up to three civilians at Umm Sharshuh, a town near Al Rastan. The Syrian Network cited local activist Abu Baraa Al Homsi: “Russian warplanes launched a number of air-strikes on Garnata and Umm Sharshuh. The strikes targeted civilian targets as usual. A number of individuals were killed and injured.”
The local Talbiseh Network claimed that four Russian strikes dropped thermobaric munitions on the town.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Umm Sharshuh (أم شرشوح), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.87573, 36.68765. 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
The Kremlin made no mention of strikes in Homs governorate between October 3rd-5th 2015.