Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3273

Location

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.528464, 36.389472
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3084RS3289)

Four civilians, all male, were killed in air and/or artillery strikes on residential areas of Hamouriya, Damascus countryside, according to the Violations Documentation Center in Syria.

One of the victims was identified as Nour Al Rihani, who was allegedly killed in artillery shelling, according to “The National Assembly of the veterans of the revolution” on Facebook. The others were reportedly killed in shelling with explosive barrels.

The Violations Documentation Centre listed the “Syrian government and affiliated militias” as the belligerent, whereas Shaam News pointed to the Russians as the responsible actor.

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
4
4 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Hamouriya (حمورية), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.528464, 36.389472. 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