Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3861

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Ma'arat al-Numan, Syria

Geolocation

35.440813, 36.649361
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3650)

A single source reported three civilians killed, and six injured, in an airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, on July 2nd.

According to Syrian Coalition News, “three civilians were killed and six others, including three children and a woman, were wounded in the attack on the city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province by the regime’s allies Russia.”

No other information is known at this time.

Assessment Updates

13 August 2025
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
6

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Khan Sheikhoun (خان شيخون), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.440813, 36.649361. 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