Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2166

Location

جدار معراتا, Jidar Miraata, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.647951, 36.811066
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2035RS2173)

At least ten civilians were killed in an airstrike in Jidar Miraata, according to local media sources – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, who could not positively identify a belligerent, reported that the al-Jidar camp was targeted which killed ten people, including women and children.

The only other source to provide an estimated casualty toll, was the Syrian Civil Defence in Idlib, who stated that “tens” of civilians were wounded. They further reported that it was a result of regime forces using parachute missiles.

Alaraby news, among others, reported that Russian aviation was responsible for the attack.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–10
1 Child, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
2–20

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Jidar Miraata (جدار معراتا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.647951, 36.811066. 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 specific strikes between April 1st - 31st 2017.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (7)