Incident Code
Lib2011-027
Incident Code
Lib2011-027
Incident Date
3 March 2011
Location
راس لانوف, Ras Lanuf, Surt, Libya
Geolocation
30.517778,
18.498889
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
30.517778,
18.498889
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG001b)
On March the 3rd 2011, Gaddafi forces allegedly launched several airstrikes on Ras Lanuf (the oil crescent), in the vicinity of Brega that resulted, according to a single surviving source, in six civilians killed and 12 injured, who were said to be accompanying an Egyptian relief convey.
Several sources referred to Gaddafi forces being behind these strikes.
No further information is currently available.
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
6
Civilians reported injured
12
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ras Lanuf (راس لانوف), for which the generic coordinates are: 30.517778, 18.498889. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Gaddafi Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed