Incident Code
RS3400
Incident Date
20 April 2018
Location
مخيم اليرموك, Al Yarmouk refugee camp, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.473938,
36.300631
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
33.473938,
36.300631
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3209RS3410)
Two civilians were reported killed and several others wounded in alleged Syrian regime or Russian forces airstrikes on Al Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, Syria on April 20th, 2018, according to local sources.
Imad al-Rayyan and Safwan al-Sabbagh were named as the victims on social media.
Step Agency reported that “civilians were killed and others were wounded in the Yarmouk refugee camp as a result of the shelling.”
The planes were allegedly targeting Islamic State with explosive barrages and rocket-propelled grenades.
Step News reported Russia’s involvement as the other sources blamed the Syrian regime.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
2 Men
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Statements
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed