Incident Code
RS3342
Incident Date
31 March 2018
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
Geolocation
35.440813,
36.6493607
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.440813,
36.6493607
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3154 RS3356 )
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in alleged Russian and/or regime airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, according to the Shaam News Network.
@GenevaUpdates reported that “warplanes bombarded the city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib countryside with two air strikes, causing damage to several residential houses, while no injuries were reported.”
However, the Shaam News Network reported “a number of injuries”, blaming both Russia and the regime.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Khan Sheikhoun (خان شيخون), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.440813, 36.6493607. 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