Incident Code

RS992

Location

زارع, Zara, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

34.9204015, 36.6597912
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R895)

An unspecified number of civilians died in an airstrike on a power station in Zara, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame.

Ara News reported that “Russian warplane shelling with missiles and cluster bombs in Al-Zara and Harbnafsa killed a number of civilians.” This is the only report of civilian deaths or any injured in this specific raid.

Orient News blamed the Assad regime, but LCCSY blamed Russian warplanes.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Zara (زارع), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.9204015, 36.6597912. 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
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between July 1st – 14th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)