Incident Code

Lib2011-072

Location

خلة الفرجان, Khallet Al Furjan, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.795738, 13.217038
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: LN012)

Seven civilians were reported killed and 18 other injured in Tripoli as a result of NATO bombing.

Arab Anger Revolution claimed that “NATO aircraft launched two air raids on the Libyan capital Tripoli on Wednesday evening, killing several people. Government television said seven people were killed and 18 others wounded when four rockets were fired at the Furjan area of ​​the capital.”

NATO itself reported six strikes on that day on “2 heavy equipment transporters, 3 armored vehicles” and “1 ammunition storage site” but did not admit to any civilian harm.

According to independent monitors, throughout the NATO campaign civilian casualty numbers provided by the Gaddafi regime were reportedly inflated.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
18

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Khallet Al Furjan (خلة الفرجان).

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

NATO forces Assessment
Known belligerent
NATO forces
NATO forces position on incident
Not yet assessed
NATO forces Strike Report
In the vicinity of Tripoli: 2 heavy equipment transporters, 3 armored vehicles, 1 ammunition storage site.