Incident Code
RS1859
Incident Date
28 January 2017
Location
الشندخيات, Shandkhiyat, Homs, Syria
Geolocation
34.783016,
37.409542
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
34.783016,
37.409542
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: RS1740RS1866)
Local sources reported that an alleged Russian aircraft struck the village of Shandkhiyat in the vicinity of Palmyra.
Reportedly, the incident wounded several civilians.
No further information is currently available.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Shandkhiyat (الشندخيات), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.783016, 37.409542. 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 for January 28th, 2017.