Incident Code

Lib2011-077

Location

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

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.

Military Statements

Gaddafi Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed

Sources (1)