Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2142

Location

الركايا, Rakaya, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.501782, 36.577313
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2015RS2152)

Up to two civilians were killed and as many as seven more were wounded – including women and children – in an alleged Russian airstrike on Rakaya, local media reported. Two out of three sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raid, while Kaes Idlby did not attribute any blame. 

According to Syria Mirror, residential areas and “vital centres” were caught up in the bombardment and partially destroyed.

Rocket propelled grenade launchers and cluster bombs were reportedly used in the raid.

There are no other details at this time.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
7

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Rakaya (الركايا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.501782, 36.577313. 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 April 1st – 31st 2017.

Media from Sources (1)