Incident Code

LC319

Location

اليثى, Al Leithi, Benghazi, Libya

Geolocation

32.094722, 20.1275
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Four civilians were allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on the Leithi neighbourhood of Benghazi.

Hona Souq Al-Khmies said: “Random shells fell in Leithi and injured citizens.”

Riwaiya Radi Al Jazwri posted: “4 civilians were injured as a result of a random projectile falling near their place of residence in Al-Leithi area and transporting them to Al-Galaa Hospital. This is the second projectile this evening.”

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 injured
4

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Leithi (اليثى), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.094722, 20.1275. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Leithi (اليثى).

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed