Incident Code
RS1823
Incident Date
12 January 2017
Location
Binnish, Idlib, Syria
بنش
Geolocation
35.955207,
36.708289
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)
Geolocation
35.955207,
36.708289
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1707a RS1828 )
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.
Geolocation Notes
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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 specific strikes between January 1st – 31st 2017.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed