Incident Code
RS0826
Incident Date
30 May 2016
Location
الكوم, Al Kom, Homs, Syria
Geolocation
35.19224,
38.85746
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.19224,
38.85746
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R729RS822)
According to multiple local sources, Russian or regime airstrikes took place in Al Kom near the ancient city of Palmyra – killing at least five non-combatants. .
The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime, putting the death toll at seven non-combatants, including two women and two children. Al Jisr also blamed the regime.
The names of some of the dead were published by news4u which also noted that an entire family had died.
Victims
Family members (1)
The Al Badewi family
killed
Individuals
Ahmad Al Fallaj
male
killed
Abdul-Aziz Al-Rafidan
male
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
5–7
2 Children, 2 Women
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Kom (الكوم), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.19224, 38.85746. 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 not reported any strikes between May 1st – 31st.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed