Incident Code

LC285

Location

الكريمية, Al Keramia, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.747581, 13.086403
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One civilian was allegedly killed and another one injured by indiscriminate LNA shelling on the Al Keramia area south of Tripoli.

Afrigate News reported one death and one injury, according to the GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation.

The Libya Observer said: “A civilian was killed and others were injured in indiscriminate shelling by Khalifa Haftar’s forces on Al-Kraimiya in south Tripoli, Volcano of Rage Operation’s media office said on Saturday afternoon, posting photos for the aftermath of the shelling that caused damage to houses and cars of the civilian residents.

One civilian, Mohammed Shiha, was transferred to Al-Sawani field hospital for first aid medical care before sending him to the hospital, the Field and Support Medical Center said.”

Libya Alahrar TV initially reported one dead and one injured but later updated to two injuries, quoting the Ministry of Health. It said one woman was injured and that there was severe damage to buildings.

Victims

Individuals

Adult male injured
Adult male injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
1 Woman, 1–2 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention vehicles being struck within the neighbourhood of Al Keramia (الكريمية). Analyzing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to these exact coordinates: 32.747581, 13.086403.

Reports of the incident mention vehicles being struck within the neighbourhood of Al Keramia (الكريمية).

Imagery: Google Earth

Distribution of tags on satellite imagery.

Imagery: Google Earth

Distribution of tags on satellite imagery.

Imagery: Google Earth

Tagged visual material from sources.

Imagery: Tk Yahroug Kl shy

Tagged visual material from sources.

Imagery: Libya Observer

Before and after images show evidence of trees being damaged from the strike as per visual material from sources. Left is an image from the 10th of August, 2019, and right is an image from the 27th of February, 2020.

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (8)