Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4155

Location

الشيخ مصطفى, Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.519135, 36.552968
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3922RS4153)

One civilian was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib governorate, on November 10th, 2019, according to local sources.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that Ahmad Asaad Al Sawadi was killed in the alleged Russian airstrikes. According to Edlib Media Center, the man was working on the olive harvest when the strikes hit the village.

All of the sources that reported on the incident attributed the strikes to Russia.

Victims

Individuals

Adult male killed

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
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Sheikh Mustafa ( الشيخ مصطفى), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.519135, 36.552968. 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 (3)