Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2675

Location

السويعة, Suw'eiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.43415, 40.93473
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2518RS2674)

Six civilians from one family were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the village of Al-Suwayea, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.

The victims were named, and according to media, “dozens” of civilians were wounded.

Bukmalna, who named the victims, reported that “the flight targeted a civilian house”.

According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, missiles were fired on the vicinity.

Almodon reported that “Russian air and missile bombardments have killed more than 15 civilians in the villages of Suwayyah and Marashdeh from the countryside of Bu Kamal and wounded at least 20 others in the past 24 hours, in addition to the destruction of dozens of homes.”

Victims

Family members

Individuals

Masha’an Al - Hamad Al - Hassan
killed
Salem Masha’an Hassan
killed
The daughter of Masha’an Salim al - Hassan
killed
Child from the family of Masha’an Salem Al Hassan
Child killed
Child from the family of Masha’an Salem Al Hassan
Child killed
The wife of the son of Masha’an Salim al - Hassan
Adult female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
6
2 Children, 2 Women, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
12–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Suw’eiya (السويعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.43415, 40.93473. 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)