Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

LC248

Incident date

November 20, 2019

Location

عين زارة: منتزه هابي لاند بارك, Ain Zara: HappyLand Park, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.807786, 13.255201 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Geolocation accuracy

Nearby landmark

Airwars assessment

Several civilians were allegedly injured by LNA artillery shelling on Ain Zara.

Libya Alahrar TV posted pictures of the aftermath, saying: “Photos showing some of the effects of the destruction of houses and their properties in the area of Ain Zara behind the areas of clashes due to the indiscriminate shelling of Hafter gunmen, which caused a number of injuries.”

The Field Medicine and Support Center (FSMC) also said that injuries occurred but did not provide an exact number.

Al Wasat said the incident took place near HappyLand Park.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3–5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army (LNA)

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (9) [ collapse]

  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Another picture of the building allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Picture of the impact of LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Car allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Another picture of the building allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Vehicle allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Another picture of a building allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Another picture of the building allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)
  • Vehicle with blood stains allegedly damaged by LNA artillery on Ain Zara shelling on November 20, 2019 (via FMSC)

Libyan National Army (LNA) Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3–5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army (LNA)

Sources (5) [ collapse]