RS1823 – January 12, 2017

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1707aRS1828)

As many as four civilians were killed – including a child – and 28 more were wounded, following an alleged airstrike on Binnish, which struck a market, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some blaming the Syrian regime, and other blaming Russia.

Due to the extent of damage in the aftermath, there is much footage showing civilians being dug up from the rubble hours after the raid.

Residential homes and the main market in Binnish were reportedly struck and destroyed.

According to @ZakariaNassani, the aerial bombardment consisted of 11 raids on the town.

Key Information

Country

Syria

Military Actor

Russian Military

Civilian Harm Reported

Yes

Civilian Harm Status

Contested

Civilians reported killed

3–4

1 Child

Civilians reported injured

2–28

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