Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2899

Location

معرشمارين, Mar Shmareen, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.615999, 36.720922
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2707RS2902)

Two civilians were killed, including one adult male, and several others were wounded in airstrikes which hit the vicinity of Mar Shmareenin Maarat al Nuuman, according to local media. All sources reported that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. However VDC reported that “Syrian government and affiliated militias” were to blame.

Sources were reported that “several” civilians were wounded, however no specific figures were reported.

There are no other details at this time.

Victims

Individuals

Saleem Ahmad Saleem al-Ali
Adult male killed

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Mar Shmareen (معرشمارين), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.615999, 36.720922. 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)