Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3829

Location

الزقوم, Al Zakkoum, Hama, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3622RS3835)

According to local sources, a Russian airstrike killed two in the village of Al Zakkoum and injured eight others. The two killed are originally from Kansafra according to local sources.

While Shaam News referred to martyrs, without making clear the status of those killed, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that  “two members of the rebel factions were killed,” along with “the injury of at least eight others.”

According to Smart News, the attack was carried out with rockets.

No other details are known at this time.

Victims

Individuals

19 years old male Multiple shrapnel injured
25 years old male Head injury injured
20 years old male Head injury injured
22 years old male Break in the thigh injured
20 years old male Face injury injured
26 years old male Face and chest injury injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–6
Military actors reported killed
0–2

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (5)