On October 16, 2024, a Russian airstrike targeted a furniture workshop in Idlib, Syria, resulting in the deaths of 10 civilians and injuries to at least 32 others, according to local sources and the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets). Among the injured were 14 children, highlighting the tragic impact on non-combatants in the region. This attack is part of a broader pattern of violence, as just a day prior, areas in Aleppo and Idlib were subjected to ground and air bombardments by regime forces, leading to additional casualties and damage to infrastructure, including a power station and agricultural lands.
The recent escalation of violence in Idlib is concerning, especially as the region has been under a ceasefire since March 2020, brokered by Moscow and Ankara. Despite this agreement, hostilities have persisted, with regular strikes from Russian forces and the Syrian regime targeting opposition-held areas where over 5 million displaced individuals reside, according to UN estimates. The ongoing conflict continues to pose a significant humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the plight of civilians caught in the crossfire.
