Incident Code
RS3395
Incident Date
16 April 2018
Location
معرزيتا, Ma'arzita, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.555418,
36.573707
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.555418,
36.573707
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3205RS3406)
A woman was killed and at least three others injured as Russian forces launched several air raids on the town of Ma’arzita, local sources reported.
The wounded civilians included her husband and three children, according to Smart News.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Ma’arzita (معرزيتا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.555418, 36.573707. 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