Incident Code
LC135
Incident Code
LC135
Incident Date
5 May 2019
Location
Al Zahra Bridge, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.676671,
13.055878
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
32.676671,
13.055878
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One man was allegedly injured by an airstrike on Al-Swani.
FMSC reported: “An elderly man was injured by shrapnel as a result of aerial bombardment near al-Zahra bridge in the Al-Swani area.”
Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported injured
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of the Al Zahra bridge (جسر الزهراء) for which the generic coordinates are: 32.676671, 13.055878. 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