Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2503

Location

قرية الشيخ سنديان, al Sheikh Sundian village, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.440813, 36.6493607
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2351RS2500)

Between three and five civilians were killed, including a family of three, and three others, including a woman, were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes against the village of al Sheikh Sundian, according to local media.

According to the sources that reported on the incident, Russian planes were likely responsible for carrying out the airstrikes.

Some sources such as SN4HR reported that four civilians were killed, whereas others put the figures at three. There were however five names published overall by local media, including VDC.

Victims

Family members (2)

Sharifa Abd al Wahi Dico
female from al Sarminia killed
Mariam abd al Wahid Dico
female wife of Ahmad Jawdat Qarout killed

Individuals

Abdel Hadi from al Qarqour Hama
male son of Ahmad Jawdat Qarout killed
Mohammad Jawdat Qarout
male from al Qarqour Hama killed
Ahmad Jawdat Qarout
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3–5
1 Woman, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of al Sheikh Sundian village (قرية الشيخ سنديان), 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

Media From Sources (2)