Incident Code

RS2903

Location

طبيش, Tbeesh, north of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.493333, 36.655278
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R2708)

As many as eight civilians were killed – including six children and a woman – and nine more were injured in airstrikes which hit the vicinity of Tbeesh in Idlib, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame to the Syrian regime, while most others blamed Russia. One source blamed both belligerents for the raids.

Images and footage show the extent of destruction in the aftermath of the strikes, which hit residential housing in the vicinity.

According to local media, air missiles were used. Another source reported that there were “dozens of of raids” on the vicinity.

Civilian housing was severely damaged in the raids, and the wounded were transported to hospital due to the varying wounds caused by the collapse of buildings.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Civilians reported killed
7–8
6 Children, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
9

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Tbeesh, north of Khan Sheikhoun (طبيش), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.493333, 36.655278. 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 (5)