Incident Code
RS3579
Incident Date
19 February 2019
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Al Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3380RS3590)
Two civilians were “lightly injured” in an artillery bombardment of Ma’arat Al Nu’man. While most sources blamed the regime, there was also an allegation against Russia.
Footage shows a medical team rushing to the scene immediately after the strike as search operations begin for civilian casualties. None were reported.
Another video published shows dogs are trapped under the rubble being rescued by members of the Syrian Civil Defence.
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported injured
2
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 February 1st – 31st 2019.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed