Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3458

Location

الغارية الغربية, Western Ghariya, Daraa, Syria

Geolocation

32.685672, 36.225100
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: September 2, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3278RS3482)

One civilian was reported killed in alleged Russian raids on Western Ghariya in Daraa, Syria on June 27th, 2018.

Shaam Network reported that “Activists confirmed that the air, artillery and rocket attacks on the village of Daraa today led to one martyr in each of al Massifra, Saida and Western Ghariya .”

No further information is available.

Assessment Updates

2 September 2025
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Western Ghariya (الغارية الغربية), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.685672, 36.225100. 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