Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3180

Location

الغسانية, Al Ghassaniya, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.8142663, 36.2616084
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2984RS3192)

Up to four civilians were killed, and dozens more were injured in up to three airstrikes and/ or artillery strikes on Al Ghassaniya, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime.

Three raids directly struck the town, with media reporting that both Russian RPG’s and explosive barrel bombs were used on the vicinity.

Baladi reported that “Russian aircraft directly targeted the church in the village of Ghassaniya, which led to the destruction of large inside.”

According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, ” at least the individuals killed as Syrian regime warplanes fired missiles on al Ghassaniya village in Idlib governorate western suburbs, on March 7, 2018.”

According to the Step News Agency, there were four Russian raids, though the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime.

Jisr.Media.Cente said there were “four civilian casualties after two strikes on # Kafar Yadinand # Ghassaniya and throwing explosive barrels at the  Al Najiya and Al Kinda  in the western village of Jisr al-Shughour.”

 

Victims

Individuals

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1–4
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Ghassaniya (الغسانية), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.8142663, 36.2616084. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (6)