Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0476

Location

برلهين, Berlahin, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.25381, 37.40072
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R405RS472)

Seven civilians were killed in the village of Berlahin on 27th January 2016, according to one source. SNN reported that there were Russian bombardments in Al Bab around that time. Commenting on the incidents, they added that the death toll was likely to rise due to the severity of injuries sustained in the raids.

There are no other details at this time.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
7

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Berlahin (برلهين), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.25381, 37.40072. 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 did not claim at this time.

Sources (1)