Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4254

Location

جزرايا, Jazraya, Aleppo, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R4003RS4249)

Up to two people were injured in up to four alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Jazraya, Aleppo Governorate, on December 16th, 2019, according to local sources.

SMART News reported that one person was injured by Russian aircraft. The Syrian White Helmets reported injuries following the strike. Shaam News said there had been no injuries.

Four of the sources said that a total of four strikes had taken place in the town.

@AramMedia_N and @NEDAAPOST reported that Russian aircraft had used vacuum munitions.

The Syrian White Helmets reported that the strikes caused damage to civilian property.

All of the sources but one, which did not name a belligerent, attributed the strikes to the Russian airforce.

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
0–2

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (14)