Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1374

Location

Jesrin, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.5112138, 36.3881891
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1242RS1370)

Between three and four civilians including one woman died in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Jesrin in Eastern Ghouta, according to sources on the ground.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights attributed the event to the Syrian regime, putting the death toll at three. Meanwhile, SCDrifdimashq reported that four people were killed and others injured.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights accused Russia of conducting the strikes, though a report by Syria News Desk said both the regime and Russia were involved.

Victims

Individuals

male killed
male killed
female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
3–4
1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
2–5

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Jesrin (جسرين), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.5112138, 36.3881891. 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 September 1st – 30th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (4)