Incident Code

LC068

Location

درنة الفتايح, Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya

Geolocation

32.733611, 22.645278
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

The LNA reportedly bombed in the Al-Fatayih neighbourhood in Derna near the Faculty of Agriculture, resulting in the death of one six-month-old child.

According to Libya Al Khabar, “A child from the eastern Libyan city of Derna died on Friday [April 14th] after falling into a coma after an airstrike close to his family’s home”.

Libya Alahrar TV also said that a child died in a strike “carried out by Al-Karama aircraft.”

Al Nabaa reported a week after the incident that the child was part of the Shinib family.

Some other sources, including S777 and  Libya Today TV – reported “material damage” to the area but “no loss of life”.

fares11elforsan said that the strike targeted “al-Qaeda in the vicinity of the Faculty of Agriculture”.

Victims

Individuals

A child of Shinib family
Child Via Al Nabaa killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Fatayah (الفتايح) neighbourhood of Derna (درنة) for which the generic coordinates are: 32.733611 22.645278. 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)