Incident Code
RS2918
Incident Code
RS2918
19 January 2018
Location
سلامين, Salameen, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.85691,
36.9036
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.85691,
36.9036
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
(Previous Incident Code: R2723)
Between six to eight civilians including children from one family were injured in airstrikes on Salameen, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes.
Image published show children receiving medical treatment in the aftermath of the incident.
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
6–8
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Salameen (سلامين), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.85691, 36.9036. 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