Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3942

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma`arat Al Nu`man, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3724RS3940)

One civilian was reported killed and up to six others injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a residential neighborhood including a market in Ma`arat Al Nu`man. Orient News also said that a child went missing as a result of the attack.

The Syrian Human Rights Committee named the victim as Ahmad Al-Nassan. 

@QasiounNewsAR tweeted a video showing the moment a young man was pulled out of the rubble in the city, while Macro Media Center said the airstrikes led to fires in addition to injuries among civilians.

The head of the Syrian Civil Defense center in Maarat al-Nu’man Mohammed Abdul Salam said to Smart News that a man was killed and a family of a man, a woman and three children were injured after three raids by warplanes on the residential areas in the city.

Victims

Individuals

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
5–6

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

Media from Sources (14)