Incident Code

RS3601

Location

Khan Subul, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.753927, 36.770468
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R3391)

Local media reported that an unspecified number of civilians was wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan Subul, Idlib governorate, on March 13th, 2019.

Edlib Media Center reported that “civilians were wounded by Russian airstrikes with high-explosive missiles on the town of Khan Al Sabul east of Idlib.” 

Step Agency wrote that “Russian Air Force launches several air raids on the towns of Sarqeb, Khan Al Sabul, the vicinity of Mardikh hill east of Idlib and [there are] reports of casualties.”

@FB83a9CJaVKcK9P reported the raids took place around 12:05 AM.

Whereas most sources blamed Russia for the airstrikes, Syria Live map noted that the Assad regime also carried out strikes on the town.

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.
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Khan Subul, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.753927, 36.770468. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (5)