Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2279

Location

عزالدين, Izzedin, Homs, Syria

Geolocation

34.9475, 36.916667
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2142RS2282)

A male child was killed, and between one and two other civilians were wounded, following the explosion of remnants left by a previous airstrike on Izzedin, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some blamed a previous Russian raid, while others blamed the Syrian regime.

The sources, however, do agree that the remnants were left by a cluster bomb.

Additionally, it was reported that those who were wounded were in a serious condition. It was left unclear however, how many civilians were wounded in the explosion.

Victims

Individuals

13 years old male killed

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Izzedin (عزالدين), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.9475, 36.916667. 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 June 1st - 31st 2017.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (1)