Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4199

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.647038, 36.679174
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3956RS4195)

On November 24th, 2019, in Ma’aret al-Nu’man, Idlib, local and social media reported that civilians were wounded as a result an alleged Russian airstrike. Four missiles were alleged to have been fired, and at least one man was reported injured.

According to the White Helmets, “a man was injured as a result of four airstrikes from Russian warplanes, targeting the outskirts of the city of Ma’aret al-Nu’man, this Sunday evening [Nov 24th].”

Various Twitter accounts reported the airstrikes, with @media_idlib reporting “A man was injured as a result of 4 air strikes by Russian warplanes targeting the outskirts of the city of Ma’aret al-Nu’man.”

All of the sources attributed the strikes to Russia, with a tweet from @wseemalkade identifying “high-explosive missiles” as being used in the attack. Between three and four airstrikes were reportedly carried out.

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
2
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Ma’aret al-Nu’man (معرة النعمان), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.647038, 36.679174. 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 (2)