Incident Code
LC368
Incident Code
LC368
Incident Date
24 April 2020
Location
ترهونة, Tarhuna, Marqab, Libya
Geolocation
32.42818,
13.647327
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.42818,
13.647327
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One child was killed and other civilians injured by alleged GNA shelling on Tarhuna.
Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “Several Grad rockets hit the city of Tarhuna, causing civilian casualties.”
Tarhuna 24 posted: “A cowardly bombardment with Grad rockets on the city of Tarhuna, killing one child and wounding others.”
The Tarhuna Echo reported: “Shelling with Grad rockets targeted by terrorist terrorist militias in the city of Tarhuna, wounding one person and killing a child.”
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 killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Tarhuna (السواني), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.42818, 13.647327. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed