Incident Code

LC384

Location

قصر الحج, Qasr Al Hajj, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Geolocation

32.046542, 12.169579
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Between nine and ten civilians were allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike on Qasr Al Hajj.

Al Maoukef Al Libi posted on Facebook: “Turkish occupation air forces bombard the Qasr A Hajj, which contains a gate belonging to the Directorate of Security of Alrujban and a medical team to combat the Corona virus. They are all civilians. 3 martyrs from Zintan and 6 from Alrujban in the Turkish air forces bombing the main road down the mountain.”

Tripoli 219 also reported nine victims, but said five are from Alrujban and four from Zintan.

Khamis Mahmoud Al Sheikhi said ten were killed, eight from Alrujban and two from Zintan.

Victims

Invidivuals

Adult male from Alrujban killed
Adult male from Alrujban killed
Adult male from Alrujban killed
Adult male from Alrujban killed
Adult male from Alrujban killed
Adult male from Zintan killed
Adult male from Zintan killed
Adult male from Zintan killed
Adult male from Zintan killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
9–10
9–10 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Qasr Al Hajj (قصر الحج), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.046542, 12.169579. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)