Incident Code
LC287
Incident Code
LC287
Incident Date
4 February 2020
Location
الكريمة, Al Kremiya, Tarabulus, Libya
Geolocation
32.738339,
13.084202
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.738339,
13.084202
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Two children were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Al-Swani.
Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “A shell landed in the eastern Karima area on the home of the Al-Qaryo family, which resulted in the death of two children, Ibn Sa`id al-Qaryo and the daughter of Suleiman al-Qaryo.”
Other sources published similar reports. The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation accused the rival LNA of conducting the strike.
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
2
2 Children
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Kremiya (الكريمة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.738339, 13.084202. 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