Incident Code

LC083

Location

عيادة رأس لانوف, Ras Lanuf: Clinic, Surt, Libya

Geolocation

30.582052, 18.418542
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Several civilians were reported dead and injured as a result of an LNA airstrike on the residential house of the Kalki family in Ras Lanuf.

According to Alnabaa, two children were killed and their mother, father and brother injured.

Kaiser Megrahi reported two women dead and posted images of the airstrike.

Libya Observer reported three women were dead and two children wounded.

ABC 218 posted on Facebook: “And shrapnel hit the house of the Kalki family, resulting in the death of their daughter Fatima and injuring her mother seriously.”

Pencil reported the incident took place near the Ras Lanuf clinic and claimed it was the result of an explosive barrel dropped from a helicopter.

Al Qatus only reported minor injuries from the attack but did not elaborate.

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
1–3
Civilians reported injured
1–3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Ras Lanuf Clinic (عيادة رأس لانوف), for which the coordinates are: 32.023611 20.039722. 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 (2)