Incident Code

LC050

Location

بنغازي‎, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

Geolocation

32.028594, 20.026959
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Eight prisoners were reported killed following LNA airstrikes on Benghazi.

The LNA self-reported airstrikes in the following locations:

“A MiG-23ML and a Mig23BN reportedly targeted the vehicles and fighters of alleged terrorist groups while trying to escape from the Qawarsheh area to Qanfouda after the siege on, reportedly leading to their destruction.

A MiG-21 reportedly targeted fighters and vehicles in the fish market area.

The helicopters reportedly intensified their reconnaissance and combat missions in Qawarsheh area and Qanfouda, which destroyed a number of observatories, fighters and vehicles.”

However the Benghazi Shura Council later released a statement saying that eight prisoners detained by its forces were killed in an airstrike in an area under their control.

Victims

Invidivuals

Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed
Age unknown male Via Mohamed Bo Shoqma killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported killed
8

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention Ganfouda (قنفودة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.028594 20.026959. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)