Incident Code

RS4521

Location

الأحراش المحيطة بمعرة مصرين وباتنتة, The bush near Ma’aret Misrin And Batinta, Idlib, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R4280)

One civilian has been injured as a result of multiple strikes by alleged Russian warplanes and missiles hitting the west of Maarat Misrin in Idlib on September 15th 2020.

The civil defense team took the injured man to hospital to treat his injuries.

Images of the location show civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic.

@BassamJaara reported “Russian warplanes bombard the western countryside of Maarat Misrin, north of Idlib, with several air raids, in conjunction with targeting the area with long-range missiles from the sea.”

@saedAl_Abdullah added the detail of the use of vacuum missiles from the alleged Russian warplanes in the area.

Multiple sources reported that the alleged Russian warplanes targeted the area with several raids. Stepagency reported this bombardment came as a response to a Turkish patrol on the ground during talks between Russia and Turkey where it is alleged Russia are pressuring the military to make gains in the meetings.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Man

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (14)