Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2417

Location

النعيمية, Al-Na'imiya, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.200000, 37.200000
Accuracy: Province/governorate

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2268RS2408)

Two sources reported that alleged Russian airstrikes had killed one woman and her three-months-old child as strikes were launched in the village of al-Na’imiya, Hama.

Both sources attributed blame to Russia and while both reported the death of the woman and her child, @AhmadShbli was the only one identifying them by name and age.

Victims

Family members (2)

23 years old female killed
3 years old male

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child, 1 Woman

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the province/governorate of Al-Na’imiya (النعيمية), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.200000, 37.200000. 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.

Sources (2)