Incident Code

Lib2011-186

Location

سرت, Sirte, Surt, Libya

Geolocation

31.190547, 16.571441
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: LN051)

A father and his daughter were killed by a NATO strike in Sirte in September 29th 2011.

NATO on that day reported hitting “1 ammunition storage area, 1 multi rocket launcher area.”

There is currently no further information available

Victims

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child, 1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Sirte (سرت‎), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.190547, 16.571441. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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 Sirte: 1 ammunition storage area, 1 multi rocket launcher area.

Media from Sources (4)