Incident Code
LC067
Incident Code
LC067
Incident Date
4 April 2017
Location
الجفرة, Jufra air base, Al Jufrah, Libya
Geolocation
29.203056,
16.0025
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
29.203056,
16.0025
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LC066)
Various sources reported an LNA strike near Al-Jufra that allegedly killed a man and injured four Chadian citizens. However, the sources didn’t give information regarding whether the victims were civilians or not.
According to Ali Salim, “there was one dead and four Chadian wounded following night air raids on Al Jufra base.”
Ean Libya reported that there had been no civilian casualties, however, Libya Alaan reported that “the airbase was blown up by aerial bombardment on Tuesday night [April 4th], resulting in the injury of missile launchers who were there”.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–4
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the Jufra (الجفرة) air base. The coordinates for the Jufra air base are 29.203056, 16.0025.
Military Statements
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed