Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

LC236

Incident date

November 4, 2019

Location

أربع شوارع زويته, Al Zuwaita Junction, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.81663, 13.267043 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Several civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara.

Afrigate News said, referring to the Field Medicine and Support Center: “[…] and another person was injured in 4 streets Zowita in Ain Zara area of ​​the capital Tripoli. Al-Mishri caused shrapnel wounds to his son and was transferred to a clinic for treatment.

The center pointed out that Ramadan and his wife were rescued after their pressure increased due to the shelling, which caused material damage and panic.”

Hona Souq Al-Khmies accused the LNA of being the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Al-Haj Ramadan on al-Mishri
Adult male killed

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Al Zuwaita Junction (أربع شوارع زويته), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.815761, 13.300764. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

  • Damage to a building caused by an alleged LNA strike on Ain Zara on November 4th, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Al-Haj Ramadan on al-Mishri being picked up by an ambulance after an LNA strike on Ain Zara on November 4th, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Al-Haj Ramadan on al-Mishri being picked up by an ambulance after an LNA strike on Ain Zara on November 4th, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Al-Haj Ramadan on al-Mishri being picked up by an ambulance after an LNA strike on Ain Zara on November 4th, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Damage to a building caused by an alleged LNA strike on Ain Zara on November 4th, 2019 (via FMSC)

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army

Sources (6) [ collapse]