Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3808

Location

Al Zakat , Hama, Syria
الزكاة

Geolocation

35.340000, 36.575556
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

(Previous Incident Codes: R3599 RS3814 )

One women was reported killed in an airstrike on Al Zakat, Hama, on June 16th. She was named by the Syrian Network for Human Rights as Isaaf Al-Faraj.

Two sources claimed the death of one woman, and Step News Agency also alleged the wounding of “others” in the attack. Meanwhile, Shaam News reported on the airstrike, but did not cite any civilian casualties

While two sources did not positively attribute blame for the airstrike, Shaam News referred to both Russian forces and the Assad regime in reporting of the incident.

No other information is known at this time.

Assessment Updates

5 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Victims

Individuals

female Wife of Ismael Ghaleb al-Rahmoun killed

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Zakat (الزكاة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.340000, 36.575556. 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