Incident Code
RS2716
Incident Code
RS2716
11 November 2017
Location
الشيخ بركة, Sheikh Baraka, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.559414,
36.979632
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.559414,
36.979632
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
(Previous Incident Code: R2555)
An unspecified number of civilian were injured in airstrikes which struck the village of Sheikh Baraka. Sources all blamed Russia for the strikes.
“Um Muwaylat refugee camp, the villages of Sara’a, Sheikh Baraka and Ramleh” were all “targeted” in the raids.
EdlibEMC1 described the raids as “heavy”, however there were no reports of civilian deaths.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Sheikh Baraka (الشيخ بركة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.559414, 36.979632. 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