Incident Code
RS3400
Incident Date
20 April 2018
Location
Al Yarmouk refugee camp, Damascus, Syria
مخيم اليرموك
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: R3209 RS3410 )
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.
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