Incident Code
LC406
Incident Code
LC406
Incident Date
20 May 2020
Location
الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.516483,
13.167439
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.516483,
13.167439
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Between six and eight civilians, including one child, were allegedly killed by a Turkish drone strike on Asabi’ah.
Libya Witness tweeted: “6 civilians, including a child, were killed in a Turkish raid in the city of Asabi’ah, western Libya.”
A pro-LNA Twitter account said seven civilians and a child were killed.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
6–8
1 Child
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Asabi’ah (الاصابعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.516483, 13.167439. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed