Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

November 14, 2019

Incident Code

LC244

LOCATION

الزهور, Al Zohour, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly killed by LNA artillery shelling on the Al Zohour neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Libya Observer reported: “Meanwhile, one person was killed in Al-Zohoor neighborhood in Tripoli after 10 Grad rockets fired by Haftar’s forces fell on the residential area Thursday. Al-Zohoor neighborhood in Salah Al-Deen in southern Tripoli has been seeing

Summary

First published
November 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

November 13, 2019

Incident Code

LC242

LOCATION

الدبلوماسي, Adduplomasi, Tarabulus, Libya

Four to five civilians form one family were reportedly injured by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. According to the Libya Observer four civilians were injured by indiscriminate shelling. Al Wasat said: “A family was injured when a shell hit a house in the Diplomasi neighborhood of Ain Zara. The spokesman for the authorities, in a

Summary

First published
November 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

November 10, 2019

Incident Code

LC241

LOCATION

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

Two civilians were allegedly killed by LNA artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Libya Observer wrote: “Khalifa Haftar’s artillery weapons attacked southern Tripoli neighborhoods, including Salah Al-Deen where two civilians were killed and others were wounded, media office of Volcano of Rage Operation said. The spokesman for Ministry of Health Fawzi Awnis

Summary

First published
November 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

November 9, 2019

Incident Code

LC240

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: طريق المطار, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya

Three civilians were allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling in the south of Tripoli. Tk Yahroug Kl shy reported: “A shell hit a house on the airport road near the self-sufficiency (Al Iktifa’ Al Zati) project and injured three family members, we ask God for safety.” Local reports of fighting point at GNA or LNA

Summary

First published
November 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

November 5, 2019

Incident Code

LC238

LOCATION

محطة وقود القرقني , Al Garqni Petrol Station, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to three non-combatants were allegedly killed in an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Al Wasat said: “The Interior Ministry of the GNA announced on Tuesday that two of its members were killed in the shelling of the headquarters of the Rapid Intervention Force at the General Directorate of Central Support in Ain Zara. The

Summary

First published
November 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

November 4, 2019

Incident Code

LC237

LOCATION

طريق الشوك, Al Shok Road, Tarabulus, Libya

One child was allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Salaheddin in Tripoli. Afrigate News said: “The [Field Medicine and Support] Center also announced that a Moroccan child was injured by shrapnel from a shell that hit his house on Tareeq Al Shouk in Tripoli and another person was injured in the Ain Zara area of

Summary

First published
November 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

November 4, 2019

Incident Code

LC236

LOCATION

أربع شوارع زويته, Al Zuwaita Junction, Tarabulus, Libya

Several civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Afrigate News said, referring to the Field Medicine and Support Center: “[…] and another person was injured in 4 streets Zowita in Ain Zara area of ​​the capital Tripoli. Al-Mishri caused shrapnel wounds to his son and was transferred to a clinic for

Summary

First published
November 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

November 4, 2019

Incident Code

LC235

LOCATION

مصحة النخبة , Al Nokhba Clinic, Tarabulus, Libya

A child was allegedly killed by LNA artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Libya Observer posted: “A boy named Mohammed Naghasa was killed in rocket attacks by warlord Haftar’s armed groups on Salah Eddin neighbourhood in Tripoli today. Earlier, Haftar’s media office released a propaganda video showing militiamen conducting unguided artillery strikes

Summary

First published
November 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

November 4, 2019

Incident Code

LC234

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: مدرسة رجب النائب, Tripoli: Rajab Al-Naeb elementary school, Tarabulus, Libya

One child was allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling the Salaheddin area of Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: “Witnesses told ‘Central Gate’, that indiscriminate shells hit in the Salaheddin area in the capital Tripoli, one fell on a house, and another was near a primary school, wounding a child and residents of the house. One of the

Summary

First published
November 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 31, 2019

Incident Code

LC233

LOCATION

الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to five civilians were reportedly killed by LNA shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Libya Alahrar TV and Am Malik reported three civilians deaths. Akhbar Libya reported: “Five members of one family were killed in a bombing in Qasr Bin Gashir. Bombing on the road killed five people from the same family, the municipal council

Summary

First published
October 31, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(1–4 children1 woman0–3 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 31, 2019

Incident Code

LC232

LOCATION

طرابلس: وزارة الداخلية, Tripoli: Ministry of Interior, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to ten civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA airstrike near the Ministry of Interior in Tripoli. Al Wasat said: “A mother and her husband and four of their children were injured as a result of an aerial bombardment that hit their house on the airport road in the capital Tripoli.” The Libya Observer

Summary

First published
October 31, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
8–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Known target
GNA
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 30, 2019

Incident Code

LC231

LOCATION

Hamza Military Camp, Tarabulus, Libya

Between one and three civilians were reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Khela Ben Oun. Al Mashhad wrote: “Witnesses said that Al Matabat street near the camp Hamza witnessed the fall of a random shell, injuring a Sudanese worker and damaging a number of civilian cars.” Tk Yahrouq Kl shy initially reported two injured but

Summary

First published
October 30, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 29, 2019

Incident Code

LC230

LOCATION

الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya

A family was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Altwaisha in Qasr Bin Gashir. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Family injured in Altwaisha as a result of the fall of missiles on the house.” Local reports of fighting point at GNA or LNA as the culprit. There is currently no other information available.

Summary

First published
October 29, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 26, 2019

Incident Code

LC228

LOCATION

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

Three civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA artillery strike on Ain Zara. Libya Alahrar TV said: “Ain Zara: Commander Yusuf al-Amin confirms that a woman and her two children were injured in artillery shelling of Hafter militants in the area.” It added: “Al-Wefaq Health Spokesman Fawzi Onis confirms that the family were injured in

Summary

First published
October 26, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 24, 2019

Incident Code

LC227

LOCATION

وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya

A nurse was reportedly injured in an LNA airstrike on a field hospital in Wadi al Rabie. Al Wasat reported: “The media office of Operation Volcano of Wrath announced that a nurse was injured in an aerial bombardment that targeted the field hospital in Wadi al Rabie axis south of the capital Tripoli. The office

Summary

First published
October 24, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 24, 2019

Incident Code

LC226

LOCATION

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

One paramedic was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a field hospital in the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. Afrigate News said: “One of the members of the ambulance and emergency department centre was killed by aerial bombardment in the Salaheddin area south of Tripoli. The centre said that one of the members

Summary

First published
October 24, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 23, 2019

Incident Code

LC225

LOCATION

مسجد المقداد بن عمرو, Miqdad bin Amr Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya

One paramedic was reportedly killed by an LNA airstrike on the Khallet Al Furjan neighbourhood of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies initially reported an air raid in the area and later said that they “targeted a field hospital of Khallet Al Furjan and the killed of one of the paramedics.” The Libya Observer later said: “The

Summary

First published
October 23, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 23, 2019

Incident Code

LC224

LOCATION

شارع الأصفاح, Al Asfah Road, Tarabulus, Libya

Between two and three civilians were allegedly killed in an LNA airstrike on Al-Swani or the Ramla neighbourhood of Tripoli. Anadolu Agency reported: “Two civilians were killed and three others wounded in a bombardment of warplanes in support of retired Major General Khalifa Hafter, targeting the Al-Swani neighbourhood south of Tripoli, the GNA announced on

Summary

First published
October 23, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2–3 men)
Civilians reported injured
3–8
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
6 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 22, 2019

Incident Code

LC223

LOCATION

مشروع الهضبة, Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on the Hadaba project in Tripoli. The Ambulance Services Libya said: “The driver Abdul Basset al-Muqtaf, who was just injured by shrapnel in the head after rescuing some families who were hit by indiscriminate shells on their homes in the area of the project.” Al Wasat published

Summary

First published
October 22, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 22, 2019

Incident Code

LC222

LOCATION

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

Between two and three children were killed in an LNA artillery strike on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: “Amin al-Hashemi, media advisor to the Ministry of Health in the government of Al-Wefaq, announced the death of two children and the injury of a child from the Zlitni family in an artillery shelling

Summary

First published
October 22, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2–3 children)
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 17, 2019

Incident Code

LC221

LOCATION

بئر التوتة, Bi'r Altota, Tarabulus, Libya

Civilian casualties were reported because of indiscriminate shelling on the Bi’r Altota neighbourhood of Qasr Bin Gashir. Tk Yahroug Kl Shy said: “The house of Amer al-Fires in Bir al-Touta area was hit by indiscriminate shells, causing civilian casualties.” There is currently no other information available. Local reports point at the GNA or LNA as

Summary

First published
October 17, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

LC220

LOCATION

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

An ambulance driver was reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Ain Zara. Ambulance Services Libya said: “The driver Mohamed Fawzi of the rescue team was injured by a shell while he was working in the Ain Zara area and was transferred to the medical center for treatment.” Later it added: “The ambulance and emergency team

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

LC219

LOCATION

Ministerial Building, Tarabulus, Libya

Three young sisters were reportedly killed by an LNA airstrike on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Reuters reported: “Three children, all sisters, were killed, and their mother and a fourth sister wounded in an air strike that hit a house near a military intelligence camp in Libya’s capital on Monday, a Reuters reporter and health

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3–4 children)
Civilians reported injured
2–9
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

LC218

LOCATION

Yarmouk camp, قصر بن غشير, Tarabulus, Libya

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, serveral medical personnel were reported killed by an alleged Libyan National Army airstrike near the Yarmouk camp in Qasr Bin Gashir. Libya Alahrar TV reported: “Hafter warplanes bombard a field hospital in Khallet Al Furjan, leaving dead and wounded. The field commander in the axis of the airport road, Mohammed

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
June 27, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

LC217

LOCATION

جامعة افريقيا المتحدة, University of Africa , Al Jafarah, Libya

One civilian was reportedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Aziziya. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “The fall of random shells on Aziziya on the farm of Al-Madani and the injury of a member of the family lightly wounded and leaving material damage.” The LNA had confirmed airstrikes in the area, according to Ewan Libya and

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 12, 2019

Incident Code

LC216

LOCATION

شارع البل, Al Bal Street, Tarabulus, Libya

A child was allegedly killed by LNA mortar shelling in the Khallet Al Furjan neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Libya Observer reported: “The Joint Deterrence and Intervention Force of Abu Salim have confirmed the death of a child as a result of a mortar shell which hit their home in Albill Street in Khallet Al Furjan

Summary

First published
October 12, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 7, 2019

Incident Code

LC214

LOCATION

الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya

One doctor was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. The Libyan Express reported: “An airstrike by Khalifa Haftar’s forces hit a field hospital in Gaser Benghashir municipality (near Tripoli airport) on 7 October, killing 1 doctor and injuring 2 paramedics. The airstrikes came amid heavy airpower use by Haftar’s

Summary

First published
October 7, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 6, 2019

Incident Code

LC213

LOCATION

جنزور, Janzur: Equestrian Club, Tarabulus, Libya

Six civilians were allegedly injured in an LNA airstrike on the Equestrian Club in Janzur. The Libya Observer said: “Airstrikes by Khalifa Haftar’s backup warplanes hit the Equestrian School in Janzour – west of Tripoli – injuring three to five children and one old man and killing a number of horses, both Fursan Janzour Brigade’s

Summary

First published
October 6, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
6
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 5, 2019

Incident Code

LC212

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: طريق المطار, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya

Four women were reportedly injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV said: “Operation Volcano of Anger [GNA] announced the injury of 4 women due to the warplanes supporting Haftar shelling civilian neighbourhoods in the vicinity of the airport road in the capital Tripoli. Operation Volcano of Anger added that Saturday night’s shelling caused

Summary

First published
October 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 5, 2019

Incident Code

LC211

LOCATION

مطار مصراتة, Misurata Airport, Misrata, Libya

One civilian was allegedly injured in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Misurata Airport. Afrigate News reported: “The airstrike on Misrata airport on Saturday targeted a mobile generator with “detectors” lamps and damaged two civilian planes with shrapnel and injured an employee of the airport handling company, the Interior Ministry said.” Alayam Ly published a

Summary

First published
October 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
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