Incident Code
RS311
Incident Code
RS311
Incident Date
24 December 2015
Location
حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.52777,
36.38582
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
33.52777,
36.38582
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R259)
20 civilians were reported killed and 50 injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hamouriya, according to the White Helmets and the Shaam News Network.
Activists told SNN that four Russian missiles caused severe explosions in residential neighbourhoods in the the town, causing widespread destruction. They put the initial death toll at more than 20 with more than 50 wounded.
SNN posted a White Helmets video showing the team evacuating survivors as fires blazed.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
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
20
Civilians reported injured
50
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Hamouriya (حمورية), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.52777, 36.38582. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.