Incident Code
RS3149
Incident Date
4 March 2018
Location
الأربعين, Al Arbaeen, Hama, Syria
Geolocation
35.150833,
36.765278
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
35.150833,
36.765278
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2961RS3168)
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following alleged Russia air or artillery strikes on Al Arbaeen.
Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity.
Sources do however mention that there was heavy shelling, artillery fire and phosphorous bombs all fired onto the vicinity.
There are no more details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed