Incident Code
RS2409
Incident Date
22 August 2017
Location
ابو الفشافيش, Abo Al-Fashafeesh, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.152222,
37.578056
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.152222,
37.578056
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2265RS2405)
Two civilians were killed and several wounded as alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes in the village of Abu al-Fashafish, Hama, local media reported.
Baladi News reported “two civilians were killed and others wounded when a Russian air strike hit eastern Hama countryside on Thursday morning [Aug 24th].”
Baladi News’ correspondent added that the warplanes targeted a car in the village of Abu al-Fashavish.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Abo Al-Fashafeesh (ابو الفشافيش), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.152222, 37.578056. 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 strikes between August 1st - 31st 2017.