Incident Code
RS0650
Incident Date
20 February 2016
Location
Korin, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.8642,
36.5683
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.8642,
36.5683
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R572RS647)
One male civilian died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Korin, according to the Violations Documentation Centre.
The victim was also named by other sources – who blamed Russia as well.
However, according to JisrTV, five civilians died in Russian raids in the city of Idlib – though this may be a separate incident.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1–6
1 Man
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Korin, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.8642, 36.5683. 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 published no known record of strikes in Syria from February 17th – February 29th.