Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3341

Location

مرج الزهور, Marj Al Zouhur, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.742153, 36.365309
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3153RS3355)

One civilian was reported killed in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces on Marj Al Zuhour in Idlib, Syria on March 31st, 2018, according to local sources.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “Syrian regime warplanes fired a missile on Marj al Zuhour Primary School in Marj al Zuhour village in the suburbs of Jisr al Shughour city in Idlib governorate western suburbs, partially damaging its building and furniture, on March 31st, 2018.”

Step News reported that one female civilian was killed but there is no information regarding the age of the victim. The source blamed Russian forces.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Marj Al Zouhur (مرج الزهور), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.742153, 36.365309. 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