Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1016

Location

الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.180995, 37.151892
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R914RS1012)

An entire family was killed in a missile attack which took place in the afternoon of July 16th on Aleppo’s Ferdous neighbourhood, according to local media. Sources said that explosive barrels and missiles struck the area, though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime.

Orient news reported that six warplanes carried out the strikes.

Ara, Baladi News and Smart all blamed the regime.

However, the Syrian Network for Human Rights attributed the shelling to Russia.

Buraq Media reported that 12 people were killed, with five coming from one family. Syrian Press Centre put the number as high as 13 with 20 or so civilians  also wounded.

The HNN named six victims, listed below, and reported about another seven identified victims, including two women.

Victims

Individuals

33 years old male killed
9 years old female killed
28 years old male killed
75 years old female killed
61 years old male killed
7 years old female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
8–13
2 Children, 1–3 Women, 3 Men
Civilians reported injured
20

Military Statements

Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed
Unknown Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between July 16th – 27th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (18)