Incident Code
Lib2011-077
Incident Code
Lib2011-077
Incident Date
25 April 2011
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
32.374457,
15.087794
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
32.374457,
15.087794
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG010c)
On April 25th, 2011, Gaddafi forces shelled Misurata at dawn, firing over 40 rockets.
Al Jazeera reported that 12 civilians were killed in the attack and a further 57 injured , according to a rebel spokesman.
Airwars has to date been unable to identify additional sources in relation to this event.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
57
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Misurata (مصراتة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.374457, 15.087794. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.