Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0655

Location

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.864249, 36.804977
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R576RS651)

One to three civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Saraqib in Idlib, according to local sources.

Siryahora reported that “three warplanes fired thermobaric missiles resulting death of three people and several injuries, most serious“, though didn’t identify the warplanes.

Step also said three died and that one was “burned” while many were injured – but didn’t report who was responsible.

The VDC named a victim as killed in a Russian strike on Saraqib. The victim was also named by Syrian Martrys, but they didn’t say where he died in Idlib.

 

Victims

Individuals

Adult male Listed by VDC killed

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Saraqib (سراقب), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.864249, 36.804977. 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.

Media From Sources (2)