Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2019

Location

ريف ادلب الجنوبي, Southern Idlib, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.9266201, 36.6180588
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1898RS2031)

Two sources reported that alleged Russian warplanes struck a camp for displaced people in the southern countryside of Idlib with a phosphorous missile on the night of March 25th, possibly causing civilian harm.

Only one source, Smart News Agency, reported that the strike had caused civilian harm, saying that it had resulted in “several” wounded.

@amrsyria1 said that the strike had caused material damage. 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Southern Idlib (ريف ادلب الجنوبي), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.9266201, 36.6180588. 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 March 1st - 31st 2017.