Incident Code

LC189a

Location

سوق الخميس امسيحل, Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.526766, 13.223462
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three civilians were allegedly killed in a GNA or Turkish airstrike on Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel.

Libya’s Channel reported: “Al-Karama [LNA] Media Center said that a Turkish drone, led by Turks, bombed an ambulance at 3:00 am, which led to the death of medic Hatem Al-Mezdawi and other paramedics.”

In Udtun Udna and Address Libya published similar reports.

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted a picture of one of the alleged victims and said the incident took place near Al Saraya school.

218TV said that the GNA confirmed conducting strikes in the area without admitting to civilian harm.

Hona Sog Al-Khmies said it was a drone which targeted a army vehicles.

Victims

Invidivuals

Hatem Al-Mezdawi
Adult male Medic killed

Key Information

Country
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Strike Status
Declared strike
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
3
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel (سوق الخميس امسيحل) for which the coordinates are 32.526766 13.223462. 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
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)