Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0241

Location

الصالحين, Salheen (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.1807607, 37.167263
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R206RS242)

Three or four civilians including a child and at least one women were reported killed – and dozens injured – in an alleged Russian airstrike in the neighbourhood of Salheen, according to Shaam News Network and the White Helmets.

The White Helmets reported that the team managed to rescue three people and transferred them to field hospitals.

Three victims were named by the Violations Documentation Centre.

Victims

Individuals

Hasan Ahmad al-Hardan
Adult male killed
Ayda al-Hasan
Adult female killed
Mahmoud Bethe
2 years old male died, “due to his wounds sustained by Russian air forces shelling.” killed
Sahar Hamwi
Adult female The VDC also initially named Sahar Hamwi as a victim of the event. However her name has since been removed. killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3–4
1 Child, 1–2 Women, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
12–24

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has published no known record of its strikes in Syria between December 4th-8th.

Media From Sources (1)