Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2292

Location

جبل ركبة المرزوق, Rakbat Al Marzouk Mountain, Homs, Syria

Geolocation

34.730327, 36.719055
Accuracy: Province/governorate

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2154RS2294)

The Smart News Agency reported that four civilians were killed – including a woman and a child – and seven others were injured, following an airstrike on Rakbat Al Marzouk Mountain. Smart News reported on this incident twice, and blamed Russia in both instances.

It added that the vicinity was under the control of ISIS.

According to the source, the planes “targeted the tents of nomads”, killing four of them. 

The shelling allegedly also killed a herd of 20 sheep.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
4
1 Child, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
7

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the province/governorate of Rakbat Al Marzouk Mountain (جبل ركبة المرزوق), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.730327, 36.719055. 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.