Incident Code
RS3113
Incident Date
28 February 2018
Location
الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.5582404,
36.4335823
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
33.5582404,
36.4335823
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2924RS3129)
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and injured due to airstrikes in Al Shifonya, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime.
Mass destruction was caused by heavy shelling.
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Shifonya (الشيفونية), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.5582404, 36.4335823. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.