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Airwars Assessment
The LNA posted a video of a helicopter squadron targeting alleged terrorists. The video depicts people caught in explosions, and vehicles and buildings suffering damage.
However the combatant status of those hit is unclear.
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Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention airstrikes in the Al Hawary (الهواري) neighborhood of Benghazi (بنغازي). After investigating visual material from sources, we narrowed this location down to a mosque northwest of the cement factory, the exact coordinates for which are: 32.013102, 20.126642.
Image showing helicopter airstrike targeting mosque near cement factory.
Imagery: Ansar Al-Sharia
Satellite image showing mosque targeted by airstrike in previous image.
Imagery: Google Earth