Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4197

Location

كفرنبل,, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.613963, 36.567670
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R3957a)

On November 24th, 2019, multiple sources reported that four people were injured in the city of Kafr Nabl, south of Idlib by multiple airstrikes from Russian aircraft.

Idlib Plus reported that “four people were wounded in the city of Kafr Nabl, south of Idlib, by several air strikes by Russian aircraft.”

@AyhamSteif on Twitter reported that there were ten airstrikes within the area at this time, but did not specify which specifically targeted Kafr Nabl at this time. Other sources reported several strikes, but did not specify the number.

All of the sources attributed the strikes to Russia.

Assessment Updates

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

Key Information

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

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Kafr Nabl (كفرنبل,), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.613963, 36.567670. 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)