Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4056

Location

كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil , Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.6155094, 36.5471898
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3833)

One to two civilians were reported killed and one civilian injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafar Nabil, Idlib, on August 20th, 2019.

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that “two men” were killed “in Russian airstrikes on the town of Kafar Nabil”.

Meanwhile, Syria.liveuamap reported that “one civilian” perished “in Kafar Nabil, due to Russian raids.” @MasarPressNet also reported one civilian killed and Syrianoor reported one civilian killed and one injured.

All sources attributed the attack to Russian forces.

 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1–2
1–2 Men
Civilians reported injured
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Kafar Nabil (كفرنبل), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.6155094, 36.5471898. 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