Incident Code
RS3104
Incident Code
RS3104
Incident Date
24 February 2018
Location
النشابية, Al Nashabiya, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.514157,
36.487656
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
33.514157,
36.487656
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R2900)
In this single-source event, Step News Agency reported that the Syrian regime in cooperation with Russia had waged aerial and artillery shelling in Al Nashabiya, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, possibly leading to civilian harm.
While the report made no specific mentioning of civilian harm, it is assessed that at least two civilians were wounded as it was noted by Step News Agency how the shelling “resulted in general injuries to the target areas.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Nashabiya (النشابية), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.514157, 36.487656. 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.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed