Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3183

Location

حزة, Hazza, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.52034, 36.36494
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2980RS3188)

Between eight and ten civilians including two or three women were killed in air and artillery strikes on Hazza, local media reported. Sources blamed the Syrian regime and Russian alliance for the strikes.

Out of the ten named victims, three adult males were reported as unidentified.

Dozens of civilians reportedly were wounded in the raids.

Two rockets loaded with cluster bombs were struck on the raid.

The Violations Documentation Centre blamed “Syrian government and affiliated militias”.

Sources added that cluster munitions were used.

Victims

Individuals

Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult female killed
Adult female killed
Adult female killed

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
8–10
2–3 Women, 7 Men
Civilians reported injured
12–24

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 (7)