Incident Code

LQ006

Location

بنغازي‎, port, Benghazi, Libya

Geolocation

32.110556, 20.043889
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Various sources reported that the LNA warplane attacked a trawler allegedly loaded with gasoline outside Benghazi. There were no reports of civilian harm.

According to Sky News, a military official said that a Libyan aircraft belonging to the internationally recognised government (HoR) attacked a fishing boat carrying a shipment of gasoline to the port of Benghazi this week after suspected of carrying supplies to militants.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair

Military Statements

Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed