Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4149

Location

الدار الكبيرة, Dar al Kabira, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.606682, 36.516139
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3916RS4147)

Two civilians were reported killed and up to four other injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dar Al Kabira in Idlib, Syria on October 8th,, according to local sources.

Smart said “two military personnel” were killed, however, Edlib Media Centre and @jisrtv reported the death of two civilians.

According to Aleppo Media Centre, there were “martyrs and wounded” after an airstrike “targeted” Dar Al Kabira.

@khalid_sh_yusuf reported that high-explosive missiles were used in the strikes.

All of the sources that identified who was responsible for the strike attributed it to Russia.

Victims

Family members (1)

Name unknown

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military actors reported killed
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Dar al Kabira (الدار الكبيرة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.606682, 36.516139. 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

Media From Sources (1)