Incident Code

RS2911

Location

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.859101, 36.797731
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R2716)

A baby was “burned” to death and as many as 12 others civilians were injured, in alleged napalm bomb strikes which hit the residential neighbourhood of Saraqeb, according to local media. All sources attributed Moscow to blame for the strikes.

Sources reported that “dozens of strikes” struck “blood bank”, also known as medical facilities. The facilities were rendered out of service in the aftermath of the raids.

Footage was published show huge fires which broke out due to the use of Internationally Banned Napalm bombs, or “rockets containing incendiary materials” – according to @SyriaCivilDefe.

Many civilians were left with serious burns, including as many as four children and four women – according to Jorf News.

Victims

Invidivuals

10 months old years old male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
2–12

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Saraqeb (سراقب), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.859101, 36.797731. 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

Media From Sources (22)