Incident Code
Lib2011-125
Incident Code
Lib2011-125
Incident Date
10 July 2011
Location
مصراتة, Misrata, 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: LG014c)
On July 10th, 2011, Gaddafi forces fired eight Grad rockets at Misurata, resulting in the death of seven people. It was unclear how many civilian and belligerent deaths were included.
@misratapost tweeted “Today, Sunday 10-07-2011, the number of martyrs in Misurata has reached 7”.
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
0–7
Military actors reported killed
0–7
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