Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4045

Location

معرة حرمة, Ma'arat Hurma, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.549738, 36.542262
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3824RS4049)

One civilian was reported killed at Ma’arat Hurma on August 18th during the ongoing assault on rebel held areas by Russia in support of the regime.

Shaam News reported the death of one civilian at the hands of suspected Russian aircraft at Ma’arat Hurma – giving the date as August 18th. Two named civilians had also been killed in the town the previous day.

The Syrian Human Rights Committee identified the civilian killed as Qusay Nizar Al-Kashto.

Both sources attributed the airstrike to Russian planes.

Assessment Updates

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

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Ma’arat Hurma (معرة حرمة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.549738, 36.542262. 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