Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3202

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.538143, 36.364331
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3012RS3220)

Nine civilians were killed and dozens more were reported missing and wounded in the aftermath of air and artillery strikes on Arbeen, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids.

The residential vicinity was hit with both missiles, internationally banned phosphorous bombs and napalm, according to local media.

An unidentified adult male was also listed by Violations Documentation Centre alongside seven other named victims.

Victims

Individuals

Burhan Keshkeh
Adult male killed
Yaseen al-Haj Ali
Adult male killed
Usama Reslan
Adult male killed
Malikeh Derra
Adult female killed
Bushra al-Sheikh Qwaider
Adult female killed
Abdul Azeez al-Bizreh
Adult male killed
Mohammad Zain Abdul Azeez al-Bizreh
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
3–9
2 Women, 5 Men
Civilians reported injured
12–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Arbeen (عربين), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.538143, 36.364331. 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 (7)