Incident Code
LC271
Incident Code
LC271
Incident Date
2 January 2020
Location
بن عاشور, Ben Ashour, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.877441,
13.206124
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.877441,
13.206124
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
According to local sources, three random mortar shells landed on Ben Ashour area in Tripoli, Libya on January 2nd, 2020. One of the mortars fell on the house of Quraira Ammar family causing injuries among civilians, while the other two fell on Al Sikka road.
According to Africa Gate, civilians were warned not to gather in the areas that were shelled fearing any shelling renewal or un-exploded mortar shells.
Local reports of clashes point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the area of Ben Ashour (بن عاشور), for which the possible coordinates are: 32.877441, 13.206124. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed