Incident Code
RS2926
Incident Date
21 January 2018
Location
معرةالنعمان, Ma'arat Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.647038,
36.679174
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.647038,
36.679174
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2733RS2929)
As many as two civilians were killed in airstrikes on Ma’arat Nu’man, according to local media.
Only two sources reported on this incident.
Step News Agency blamed Russian warplanes but did not diverge information regarding civilian casualties.
DCHRS, who also blamed Russia, reported on two unidentified civilian deaths.
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 killed
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Ma’arat Nu’man (معرةالنعمان), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.647038, 36.679174. 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