Incident Code

LC349

Location

طرابلس‎: طريق الشوك, Tripoli: Al Shok, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.838223, 13.229855
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One child was allegedly killed and three more injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Al Shok area of Tripoli.

Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “The child, Abd al-Ghaffar bin Ayyad, 16 years old, moved to the mercy of God.

Tareeq Al Shok, behind the Carnaval wedding hall.”

In a different post it added that 13 shells dropped on the area.

The Field Medicine and Support Center also reported his death and the names of three more injured civilians. The source said: “The shells also caused severe material damage to the property, and the wounded were transferred to the University Hospital, Tripoli, for treatment and the martyr was transferred to Dar Al-Rahma at the University Hospital, Tripoli.”

The GNA-led Burkan Al-Ghadab operation accuses the LNA of conducting the shelling.

Victims

Individuals

16 years old male killed
41 years old female injured
12 years old male injured
8 years old 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
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
3
2 Children, 1 Woman

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Shok (طريق الشوك) area of Tripoli (طرابلس‎). The coordinates for Al Shok are: 32.838223, 13.229855. 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

Media from Sources (11)