Incident Code
RS2737
Incident Date
15 November 2017
Location
محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
34.974444,
40.485556
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
34.974444,
40.485556
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2565RS2734)
Seven civilians from the same family were killed, and 20 to 24 others were wounded when Russian warplanes allegedly struck IDP tents in Mahkan on November 15, 2017, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the raids.
The victims included four children and three women, all from the same family.
There are no other details at this time.
Victims
Individuals
The wife of Abdul Aziz al-Thib
Adult
female
killed
Child of Abdul Aziz al-Thib
Child
killed
Child of Abdul Aziz al-Thib
Child
killed
Farouk Al - Omar Al - Jabri
killed
Daughter of Mahmud al-thib
Child
female
killed
The son of Ali althib
Child
male
killed
The daughter of Ismael althib
Child
female
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
7
4 Children, 3 Women
Civilians reported injured
20–24
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Mahkan (محكان), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.974444, 40.485556. 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