Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1534

Location

الميدعاني, Al Midani , Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.54769, 36.507912
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1399RS1532)

One civilian was killed and others were injured in airstrikes that struck Al Midiani town in Eastern Ghouta, Damascus.

According to multiple sources, a series of three air raids were launched by warplanes – with LCCSY specifying the use of thermobaric missiles. An image posted by @SCDrifdimashq shows a victim of the airstrikes being carried on a stretcher with serious wounds.

Local sources were conflicted as to who was responsible for the attacks, with the Local Coordination Committees of Syria blaming Russia while Smart attributed the airstrikes to the Syrian regime.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Midani (الميدعاني), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.54769, 36.507912. 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 November 1st – 30th 2016."
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)