Incident Code
LC228
Incident Code
LC228
Incident Date
26 October 2019
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.816556,
13.267525
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.816556,
13.267525
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Three civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA artillery strike on Ain Zara.
Libya Alahrar TV said: “Ain Zara: Commander Yusuf al-Amin confirms that a woman and her two children were injured in artillery shelling of Hafter militants in the area.”
It added: “Al-Wefaq Health Spokesman Fawzi Onis confirms that the family were injured in the shelling of their house in Ain Zara.”
In another post it said they were lightly injured and in good condition.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
3
2 Children, 1 Woman
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ain Zara (عين زارة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.816556, 13.267525. 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