Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3552

Location

العباس و هجين, al-Abbas and Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.6897222, 40.83
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R2593RS2769)

At least one and as many as three civilians were killed in an airstrike in the al-Abbas/ Hajeen crossing in al Bukamal, local sources reported, though it was unclear who was to blame.

Step News Agency put the death toll at three while the others reported one male fatality, identified by name in multiple reports.

There were no reports of injuries.

While Step News Agency blamed Russia, the remaining reports did not apportion blame, merely referring to “warplanes”.

 

Victims

Individuals

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–3
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of al-Abbas and Hajeen (العباس و هجين), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.6897222, 40.83. 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
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between November 4th - 20th 2017.
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed