Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2219

Location

Al Latoum, Homs, Syria

Geolocation

35.018056, 38.891111
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2082RS2222)

Between five and nine civilians were killed, and “dozens” were wounded, following an airstrike in Al Latoum, according to local media. Sources all attributed blame to Russian warplanes, with the exception of the Syrian Network for Human Rights who blamed the “Syrian-Russian alliance”.

Sources reported that huge fires broke out and many people became displaced as a result of the raids on the residential area.

The strike reportedly occurred just after midnight.

@SyriaPressorg1reported that both women and children were included in the death toll. VD however, does not name any children. 

Palmyra Media Centre reported that women and children were included in those injured civilians. 

A source tweeted on the 14th of May that five of those killed were all from one family.

Victims

Individuals

Adult female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
5–9
3–8 Women, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
4–24

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 (1)