Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS2955

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.440813, 36.6493607
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2759RS2957)

At least one civilian was injured following an airstrike and/or artillery shelling of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, local media reported, though it was unclear who and what was to blame.

Most sources reported that Russia had carried out airstrikes in the city, causing injuries among the civilians. One of the wounded was identified by name by Al Latamna Youth Group.

Meanwhile, without identifying the culprit, @HalabTodayTV’s correspondent said that “an air strike with cluster bombs” had been launched in the city.

Finally, two sources, RFS Media Office and Alarabiya, reported about artillery shelling in addition to the airstrikes, however, without identifying who was behind.

 

Victims

Individuals

Adult male injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported injured
1–2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Khan Sheikhoun (خان شيخون), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.440813, 36.6493607. 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
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between February 1st - 28th 2018.
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed