Incident Code
LC229
Incident Code
LC229
Incident Date
28 October 2019
Location
جامع محمد الدرة , Mohammed Al Durra Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.854117,
13.233829
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
32.854117,
13.233829
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One civilian was reportedly injured by GNA artillery shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli.
Tk Yahrouq Kl shy: “The fall of a mortar shell on a mosque (Al-Durra mosque specifically) in Fornaj opposite Tripoli Medical Center and the injury of a mosque worker, we ask God for safety.”
Afrigate reported the shelling of the mosque without mentioning civilian harm. It further said the LNA media centre was accusing the GNA of being the culprit.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
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
1
1 Man
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the Mohammad Al Durra Mosque (جامع محمد الدرة) being struck, for which the generic coordinates are: 32.854117, 13.233829. 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