Incident Code
RS2053
Incident Date
3 April–4 February, 2017
Location
كفرناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.1656062,
36.9718334
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.1656062,
36.9718334
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1937RS2068)
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Kafr Naha – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were to blame.
Syria_ar noted that the “Al-Rahal Society” in the town was struck.
According to the Step News Agency, “Russian air raids targeted Kafr Naha and its outskirts and Khan al A’ssal in western Aleppo causing injuries in Kafr Naha.”
Other sources said that the town was pounded by artillery.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafr Naha (كفرناها), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.1656062, 36.9718334. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed