Incident Code

RS2653

Location

جب السكر, Jib Al-Sukkar, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.488056, 37.286944
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R2497)

Two civilians were killed and as many as two others were injured – including a mother and sister – following airstrikes on Jib Al-Sukkar, lovcal media reported. All Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.

Thamer died and his “mother Faheeda Al-Ali and his sister” were also injured following the “Russian bombardment of the village of Jib al-Sukkar”.

Their home was reportedly struck in the raid.

Later on @Step_Agency put the number of deaths to two, with no specific details. 

Victims

Invidivuals

Child male killed
Adult female injured
Child female injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
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 killed
1–2
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Jib Al-Sukkar (جب السكر), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.488056, 37.286944. 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 (1)