Incident Code
LC030
Incident Code
LC030
Incident Date
19 May 2016
Location
الوشكة, Al-Wushka, Surt, Libya
Geolocation
31.371944,
15.567778
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
31.371944,
15.567778
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
According to various local sources a GNA/Misurata Air Force airstrike hit a car while targeting ISIS forces. Two members of the al-Mazoughi family, a man and his wife, were reportedly severely injured. The incident took place near the villages Al-Washka, Al-Qadihah and Zamzam.
In addition, ten ISIS members were reported killed in the strike, including Tunisian, Sudanese, Somali and Libyan citizens.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al-Wushka (الوشكة). The coordinates for Al-Wushka are: 31.371944, 15.567778.