Incident Code

RS3258

Location

الريحان, Al Rayhan, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.573718, 36.444291
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R3049)

A single source reported that “dozens were injured” due to “the bombing campaign of the Russian and Al Assad forces” in Al Rayhan.

According to the Shaam News Network, “The bombing campaign by Russian and Al Assad forces continued on civilian houses in Al-Ghouta, where four people were killed in the city of Saqba, five were killed in Harasta, three were killed in the town of Ein Tirma, and there were two martyrs in Kafar Batna. Additionally, dozens were injured in Harasta, Douma, Jisreen, Hamouriya , Zamalka Arbeen, Hazza and al-Rayhan.”

No further details are currently available.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported injured
12–24

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Rayhan (الريحان), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.573718, 36.444291. 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