Incident Code
LC139
Incident Code
LC139
Incident Date
13 May 2019
Location
الزاوية, Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Geolocation
32.759709,
12.732495
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
32.759709,
12.732495
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Civilians were reported killed and injured in an LNA airstrike on Zawiya.
Riyadh Burshan said that there were “reports of civilian casualties and injuries” because of “Aerial bombardment of the town of Zawiya” but did not specify how many.
Other sources only reported LNA bombarment and showed pictures of damaged buildings and cars. Most of them said that the Faruq militia was targeted.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Zawiya (الزاوية), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.759709, 12.732495. 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