Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2668

Location

عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.511944, 40.903333
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2511RS2667)

As many as five civilians were killed following an airstrike on Ashayer, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some blaming Russia while others attributed blame to the Syrian regime.

Two mothers and two daughters were killed, as well as another unidentified child.

According to media, “House of Hail Al Harb, House of Khaled Mohammed, Mohammed Al-Turki Stores and woman and her daughter are dead, House of Walid Al -Azab, And the house between the houses of Al Shhada” were all “targeted” in the raids.

The shelling and missiles did not reportedly injury any civilians. According to @obaidahalabdull, there were no civilian casualties.

Victims

Family members (3)

Adult female killed
The daughter of Mohammed Turki
Child female killed

Individuals

Child killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
5
2–3 Children, 2 Women

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Ashayer (عشاير), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.511944, 40.903333. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed