Incident Code
LC195
Incident Code
LC195
Incident Date
13 September 2019
Location
مدرسة ابو عقدة, Abu Aqada School, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Geolocation
32.048889,
13.281111
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
32.048889,
13.281111
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One civilian was allegedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Al Ja’afarah.
Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported: “Warplane bombardment of Al Wefaq [GNA] on the Abu Aqada school, which led to the death of Salem Klish of the Jaafra tribe.”
Hona Souq Al-Khmies only reported GNA airstrikes but no civilian harm.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of the Abu Aqada School (مدرسة ابو عقدة) allegedly within Al Jafarah (الجعافرة). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates of Al Jafarah are: 32.048889, 13.281111.
Military Statements
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed