Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0685

Location

حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.287032, 37.08332
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R596RS681)

Several” civilians were killed when Russian warplanes allegedly “carried out raids on the towns of Hraytan, Anadan, Kafr Hamra, MA’arat al Arteek and the region of Assiya,” according to the Shaam News Network.

The Violations Documentation Centre reported a man died from injuries sustained by Russian shelling on Hraytan. It did not mention a date but this is the closest known incident.

Multiple sources said Russia carried out strikes on Hraytan, though some others didn’t identify the warplanes responsible. According to Micro Syria, one civilian died and “a number” more were wounded.

 

Victims

Individuals

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Hraytan (حريتان), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.287032, 37.08332. 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.