Incident Code

RS3211

Location

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.55869, 36.36515
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R3003)

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime.

The night raids consisted of heavy explosions on the residential neighbourhood.

Shaam reported that “Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and a very violent missile… wounding civilians in the cities of Saqba, Harasta, Hamouriya, Irbin and Madyra.”

There are no other details at this time.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Harasta (حرستا), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.55869, 36.36515. 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