Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3307

Location

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.55869, 36.36515
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3118RS3323)

At least one civilian was killed and several civilians, among which children, were wounded in alleged artillery and airstrikes on the city of Harasta. Conflicting reports blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime.

While most sourced mentioned 1 casualty, @hmadaataya reported on Twitter that nine civilians were killed.

Smart News Agency reported that more than eight aerial, 12 artillery and three rocket strikes took place.

Smart said: “The civil defense reported the killing of a civilian and wounded others in the bombing of the city of Harasta with more than eight air raids and 12 land to land missiles, and three rockets loaded with phosphorous burning, pointing out the center in the city for service because of repeated bombing.”

Mortar shells were also reportedly used in the attacks.

 

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
1–9
Civilians reported injured
2
2 Children

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