Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1891

Location

المستريحة, Al-Mstareha, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.352575, 37.89279
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1774RS1903)

One family – two male children and their parents – were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on ISIS-controlled Al-Mstareha, according to local media.

Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the family died in “suspected Russian warplane missiles fired on Al Mstareha village”. 

The only other known source to report on the event also attributed responsibility to Russian warplanes and named the family.

Victims

Family members (4)

Adult male killed
Adult female killed
Child male killed
Child male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
4
2 Children, 1 Woman, 1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al-Mstareha (المستريحة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.352575, 37.89279. 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