Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4722

Location

Hafsarja, Idlib, Syria
حفسرجة

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R4469 )

On September 17th 2022, Russian forces allegedly hit to stone-cutting sawmills on the outskirts of Hafsarja village, west of Idlib, which resulted in the injury of a worker.  Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the worker was identified as Ghaith al Kouz.

The Syrian Civil Defense team inspected the area and found that the attack was likely a result of cluster bombs.

One of the sawmills was also targeted on September 8th 2022, and up to seven civilians were killed and 15 others were wounded (see R4467).

Key Information

Military Statements

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

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