Incident Code
RS2353
Incident Date
22 July 2017
Location
رسم العبد, Rasim Al-Abid, 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: R2219RS2358)
Two women died in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Rasim Al-Abid, according to sources on the ground.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
2 Women
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the subdistrict of Rasim Al-Abid (رسم العبد ), 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