Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4364

Location

كفر البطيخ, Kafar Albatiekh, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R4107RS4358)

One civilian was killed and others were wounded on January 25th 2020 due to an air raid by Assad regime or Russian warplanes against the village of Kafar Albatiekh.

Media Idlib reported that one man was killed and homes were destroyed in Kafar Albatiekh. Civil Defense confirmed the death and the recovery of the body, but no name was released. Local reports also noted a number of civilians were wounded, but no names or numbers were released.

The village of Kafar Albatiekh is a civilian area and numerous homes were destroyed by a combination of machine gun fire and barrel bombs.

Halab Today along with local sources reported the use of MiG-21 warplanes that belong to the Assad regime. Shaam News attributed the strikes to both Russian and regime strikes while @so_ria98 blamed Russian forces.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (2)