Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS3945

Location

جبالا, Jabala, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3726RS3942)

A civilian male was reported killed and two others were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Jabala, Idlib governorate, on July 23rd, 2019, as reported by local sources.

Step Agency tweeted that “a civilian was killed and others were wounded when an explosive barrage hit the town of Jabala, south of Idlib.”

Enab Baladi posted a video of the aftermath of the strike, where a Syrian Civil Defence volunteer who was at the site stated that one civilian was killed and that two others were injured.

@baladinetwork tweeted that “a displaced civilian was killed by barrel bombing targeting the village of Jabala in the southern countryside of Idlib, Syria.”

Several sources, including the Syrian Human Rights Committee, identified Nasr Al Satouf, also known as Abu Luai, as the fatal victim. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, Al Satouf was a displaced civilian from the city of Khan Sheikhoun.

While a majority of sources blamed the Syrian regime for the strike, Enab Baladi and Shaam News Network pointed to Russia.

Victims

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
1 Man
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 (4)