Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4047

Location

الحامدية, Al Hamediya, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3825)

One named civilian was reported killed and two White Helmet rescuers injured in a reported Russian strike on Al Hamediya in Idlib.

According to the Syrian Network, “Russian forces killed a civilian in al Hamediya area in Idlib: Abdul Qader Mahmoud al Asfar was killed as fixed- wing warplanes we believe were Russian fired missiles on al Hamediya area in south of Ma’aret al Numan city in the southern suburbs of Idlib governorate, on August 18.”

The Syrian Human Rights Commission also named Abdul Qader Mahmoud Al-Asfar, who it said had been killed by Russian strikes.

Step News reported that “a civilian was killed in Hamediya and two civil defense elements were injured as a result of the Russian airstrikes with a double raid.” Shaam News also reported one fatality from a Russian strike. Halaab Today said the unknown perpetrator had used “warplanes shelling with vacuum missiles.”

According to the Syrian Observatory, “A young man killed by shelling by warplane on Hamdediya Idlib southern countryside.” However images of Mr al Asfar published by others showed an older man.

Victims

Individuals

Abdul Qader Mahmoud al Asfar
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (1)