Incident Code
RS3423
Incident Code
RS3423
Incident Date
3 May 2018
Location
سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.859101,
36.797731
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.859101,
36.797731
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R3222)
One child was killed and two others were injured when the remnants of a cluster bomb earlier dropped on Saraqeb, Idlib exploded. Local sources alleged that the bomb was a remnant of an earlier airstrike allegedly conducted by Russian forces over the city.
Idlib Media Centre for example noted “A martyr and two wounded by a cluster bomb explosion from a former Russian bombardment in the town of Sarqeb east Idlib.”
The date that the munition was dropped is unknown.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Saraqeb (سراقب), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.859101, 36.797731. 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