Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2784

Location

ابو الظهور, Abu Zuhur, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.738034, 37.047858
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2606RS2786)

Two to three civilians were reportedly wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes which struck civilian homes, a bakery and a school in Abu Zuhur.

According to sourced, a bakery, a school and various civilian houses were destroyed in the raids. Footage of the aftermath shows buildings burning down.

Initial reporting by Zamanalwasl reported that the strikes resulted “in the injury of a woman and a child”. However Shahba Press reported that ” a man and woman were injured” in the raids.

The high explosive missiles reportedly were fired at dawn.

No civilian deaths were reported.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2–3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Abu Zuhur (ابو الظهور), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.738034, 37.047858. 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
Russian Military Strike Report
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced being active in unspecified parts of Syria until December 11th, 2017.

Media from Sources (17)