Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0226

Location

الناجية, Najieh, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.7894815, 36.2177181
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R191aRS230)

One adult male and one child died in an alleged Assad regime airstrike on Najeh, according to the Violations Documentation Center.

Radio Al Kul said one person died and three were injured – but instead attributed responsibility to Russia.

 

Victims

Individuals

Ziyad Fato
Adult male killed
Mohammad Khaled Bakour
Child male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Najieh (الناجية), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.7894815, 36.2177181. 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
For November 26th-December 4th 2015, Russia reported carrying out 431 combat sorties, including strikes in Idlib.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)