Incident Code

RS3369

Location

الزكاة, Al Zakat, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.3406492, 36.5770697
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R3167)

According to a single source, the Shaam News network, “Russian warplanes carried out heavy air raids accompanied by heavy shelling and shelling on the towns and villages” including Al Zakat. The strikes reportedly led to an unspecified number of injuries among civilians.

Idlib Plus tweeted: “Russian warplanes targeted the village of Zakat in Hama countryside, with four air strikes.” The source did not mention civilian harm.

 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Zakat (الزكاة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.3406492, 36.5770697. 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

Media From Sources (1)