Incident Code
RS3832
Incident Date
22 June 2019
Location
تل ملح, Tel Melh, Hama, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R3625RS3839)
One civilian was reported killed in artillery shelling in Tal Melh, Hama, on June 22nd.
Syrian Network for Human Rights named the civilian killed as Ahmad Ibrahim al Hmoud.
Although Step News alleged the death of one civilian in one tweet, naming the Syrian regime as the responsible belligerent, another report by Step News regarding the incident did not document civilian harm, attributing the attack to Russian forces. Syrian Network for Human Rights and Halab Today TV named the Syrian regime as the belligerent responsible for the shelling.
No other information is known at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
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