Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1061

Location

عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.29353, 37.04466
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R955RS1056)

Local media reported that one child was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Adadan, July 26th 2016.

Thiqa News Agency released footage showing the use of cluster bombs in the raid.

All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes.

According to Anadan Media “Civil defense forces try to rescue the wounded due to Russian warplanes shelling in Anadan.” Syrian PC specified that up to 3 civilians were wounded including a child. 

Victims

Individuals

Abd al Aleem Mohammad Khateeb
5 years old male killed

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Anadan (عندان), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.29353, 37.04466. 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 July 16th – 27th 2016.

Media From Sources (1)