Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2890

Location

معصران, Ma'saran, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.70683, 36.802053
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2699RS2894)

A father and son were killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Ma’saran, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes, making this a contested event.

According to local media, missiles were used in the strike which “targeted” the residential buildings.

As many as 11 civilians were killed in both Khan al-Asbal and Ma’asran by the Russian airforce, according to Step News Agency.

Step also reported that “raids on the outskirts of the town of “Maasran” targeted one of the brooks and killed a father and son”.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Ma’saran (معصران), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.70683, 36.802053. 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

Media From Sources (1)