Incident Code
RS3275
Incident Code
RS3275
Incident Date
15 March 2018
Location
عابدين, Abdeen, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.4681522,
36.5376978
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.4681522,
36.5376978
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R3067)
There were an unspecified of civilian casualties in alleged Russian airstrikes on Abdeen, local media reported.
The Step News Agency said: “Russian air strikes targeted a sedimentary plantation west of the town of Abdeen in the southern countryside of Idlib, and there is news of civilian casualties.”
According to the Smart News Agency, “War planes likely to be Russian bombed in the village of Abdeen village south of Idlib”.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Abdeen (عابدين), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.4681522, 36.5376978. 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