Incident Code
RS2477
Incident Code
RS2477
Incident Date
20 September 2017
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shikhoun, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.440813,
36.6493607
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.440813,
36.6493607
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R2328)
Three civilians were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Khan Shikhoun, local sources reported.
The injured included a young girl and a woman, according to Zaman Al Wasl.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported injured
3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Khan Shikhoun (خان شيخون), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.440813, 36.6493607. 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