Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1544

Location

أورم الكبرى, Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.1475457, 36.9448239
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1405RS1539)

Three civilians were killed, including one woman and two children, and others were injured in airstrikes which struck Urma al Kubra town in Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. Both children were found buried in rubble by the Civil Defence team following the raids.

Local sources, including Halab News and Assakina News, identified Russian planes as the perpetrators of the airstrikes. All sources attributed blame to Russia.

A video posted by Thiqa News showed the moment that the bombs collided with the city and resulted in a mushroom cloud of smoke above the buildings. Baladi News reported that one girl was injured in the raids. No other sources reported on injured civilians. 

Victims

Family members (3)

Fatima Sadiq
Child female from Al Leirmoun town, named by HNN killed
Aya Sadiq
Child from Al Leirmoun town, named by HNN killed
Wife of Ahmad Kamal Sadiq
Adult female named by HNN killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3
2 Children, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Urma al Kubra (أورم الكبرى), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.1475457, 36.9448239. 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.

Media From Sources (4)