Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4250

Location

معصران, Ma’saran, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R3999RS4245)

One civilian was reported injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Ma’saran, Idlib governate, on December 7th, 2019 according to local sources.

The Syrian White Helmets said that a man in Maasran was injured following Russian airstrikes and barrel bombs that targeted the town. The report was published by several other sources.

@IdlibPlus said that five helicopters had taken turns bombarding the towns of Al-Ghadfa, Ma’saran and Mashurin with barrel bombs. @ oulaalassaad said the strikes had been carried out by four helicopters belonging to the Syrian regime.

@ thawrat111 said helicopters targeted the outskirts of Ma’saran.

The majority of the sources said the Syrian regime was responsible for the strikes.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Man

Military Statements

Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)