Incident Code

LC149

Location

معيتيقة, Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.895041, 13.2785
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: LC149)

A child was reported killed in an alleged LNA airstrike that struck Mitiga airport in Tripoli. According to the local source Libya Post, the child’s mother sustained injuries to her neck and face while the father was wounded in the back. The child’s brother sustained minor injuries as well.

No other details are known at this time.

Victims

Individuals

Muham
Child killed
Brother of Muhab
Child male injured
Mother of Muhab
Adult female injured
Father of Muhab
Adult male injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (طرابلس‎ مطار معيتيقة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.895041, 13.2923412. 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 (4)