Incident Code
LC113
Incident Code
LC113
Incident Date
13 April 2019
Location
السواني, Al Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.712224,
13.07224
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.712224,
13.07224
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Four civilians were reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Al Swani.
Riyadh Burshan said that “on Saturday that 4 civilians were killed after being hit by shrapnel from indiscriminate shelling.”
Arraed news published a similar report.
Local reports indicate that shelling from both GNA and LNA occurred in the area.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Civilians reported killed
4
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Swani (السواني), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.712224, 13.07224. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed