Incident Code
RS2251
Incident Date
26 May 2017
Location
الخضيرة, Al-Khdeira, Hama, Syria
Geolocation
35.074965,
37.843781
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Geolocation
35.074965,
37.843781
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2119RS2259)
Two civilians were reportedly killed in the village of Al-Khdeira in an ‘aerial bombardment’. It is unclear which belligerent was responsible for the airstrikes; the Syrian Press Monitor blamed the Russians, while the others accused the Syrian regime.
The identity of the victims remains unknown.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the subdistrict of Al-Khdeira (الخضيرة ), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.074965, 37.843781. 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