Russian airstrikes target Idlib hospital, at least two dead, four children injured

Russian warplanes have carried out an airstrike on the Ibn Sina Hospital in Idlib, located in Syria’s northwest, leaving two people dead and four children injured, according to initial reports from local sources.

The attack is part of ongoing violence in Syria’s northwest, where conflict between pro-government forces and opposition groups has escalated in recent days.

The situation remains tense as the region faces continued military strikes and civilian casualties.

Details of the Russian airstrike in Idlib, Syria

According to sources from the Syrian Civil Defense, the Russian airstrike targeted the Ibn Sina Hospital in central Idlib. The bombing resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with four children reported to be wounded.

The identity of the victims has not yet been disclosed, and emergency efforts to aid the injured are ongoing.

The attack follows a series of similar strikes in the region, highlighting the continued use of airstrikes in the Syrian civil war, which has seen significant civilian and infrastructural damage over the past decade.

Further strikes in Aleppo

In a separate development, warplanes belonging to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime also launched airstrikes on the Mahattat Baghdad neighborhood in central Aleppo, a predominantly Christian area. No immediate reports of casualties were available from this attack.

The Syrian conflict, now in its 13th year, continues to inflict significant tolls on civilians in regions like Idlib and Aleppo. Hospitals, schools, and residential areas have repeatedly been targeted, leading to severe humanitarian consequences.