Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4454

Location

Daret Izza, Aleppo, Syria
دارة عزة

Geolocation

36.282470, 36.852160
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

(Previous Incident Codes: R4209 RS4447 )

According to local sources an unspecified number of civilians were killed in an airstrike in Darat Azza in the western countryside of Aleppo, Syria, on February 14th 2020.

The Shaam News Network reported: “The Russian and Assadian air forces launched air strikes targeting the towns of rural Aleppo, which led to the fall of five martyrs in the town of Ma’arat al-Atareb and two martyrs in the city of Atarib, and civilian casualties in each of Darat Azza, al-Tamurah, Bashmara, Sheikh Aqil and the vicinity of Greater Urm.”

Etilaf also reported an unspecified number of wounded civilians in Darat Azza, and blamed Russian and the regime.

Assessment Updates

8 June 2026
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Daret Izza (دارة عزة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.282470, 36.852160. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed