Incident Code

LC226

Location

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.846389, 13.161667
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One paramedic was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a field hospital in the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli.

Afrigate News said: “One of the members of the ambulance and emergency department centre was killed by aerial bombardment in the Salaheddin area south of Tripoli.

The centre said that one of the members of the ambulance and emergency department, Salem Anfis, was killed in an airstrike at dawn on Thursday, in Salaheddin field hospital, which was instrumental in serving and rescuing the wounded of the clashes from all sides.”

Al Wasat reported four injured medical workers in addition to the dead paramedic.

Libya Alahar TV and the GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation both accused the UAE of conducting the strike. The Libya Observer blamed “Haftar’s UAE-backed air force”.

Victims

Individuals

Salem Anfis
Adult male Paramedic killed

Key Information

Country
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
4

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Salaheddin (صلاح الدين), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.846389, 13.161667. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Salaheddin (صلاح الدين).

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed
United Arab Emirates Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
United Arab Emirates Military
United Arab Emirates Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (3)