Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3877

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3663RS3876)

Two civilians were reported wounded in airstrikes on Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, on July 8th.

Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that “Syrian regime warplanes fired missiles on Ma’aret al Numan Stadium, partially damaging its building and fence, on July 8th.”

While other sources referred to “injured civilians”, Smart News documented “two civilians wounded by an aerial bombardment by the military regime on the outskirts of the city of Ma’arat al-Nu’man, south of Idlib.”

Two sources attributed the attack to the Syrian regime, one source did not positively attribute blame, while Step News named both Russian forces and the Syrian regime in reporting of the incident.

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 injured
2

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (2)