Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS4761

Location

Al Abzimo, Aleppo, Syria
الأبزمو

Geolocation

36.165650, 36.864872
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

(Previous Incident Code: R4507 )

One civilian, a young man identified by sources as Ayman Mamoun Hijazi, was reportedly killed in the town of Al Abzimo, in the western countryside of Aleppo on March 24th 2023 after a contested attack as a result of Russian forces and/or Syrian regime artillery shelling hit the marketplace after midnight, according to the Syrian Civil Defense and other local sources.

Baladi reported that this attack took place during the time when residents were breaking their fast, after the first day of Ramadan.

Baladi also reported that there was material damage to shops, as well as other sources reporting that residential houses were also damaged too.

 

Assessment Updates

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

Victims

Individuals

Ayman Mamoun Hijazi
male killed

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Abzimo (الأبزمو), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.165650, 36.864872. 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

Media from Sources (6)