Incident Code
LC262
Incident Code
LC262
Incident Date
27 December 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
One civilian was reported killed and three others injured, following suspected LNA shelling of the Ain Zara area of Tripoli.
A video posted to Facebook by Libya al Ahrar – presently the sole source for this event – featured a reporter who stated that “one civilian was killed and three others injured because of Haftar shelling, a day after a shell targeted Al Zawiya.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
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
United Arab Emirates Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
United Arab Emirates Military
United Arab Emirates Military position on incident
Not yet assessed