Incident Code
LC397
Incident Code
LC397
Incident Date
15 May 2020
Location
Tripoli: Al Fornaj, Tarabulus, Libya
طرابلس: الفرناج
Geolocation
32.850793,
13.239605
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.850793,
13.239605
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Two civilians were allegedly injured by indiscrimiante shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli.
Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Injury of 2 displaced people, one of whom was seriously injured, and he is now under operations.”
Tk Yahroug Kl shy said that several shells landed in the area, including on the Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank building. It did not mention civilian harm.
Local reports of shelling point at GNA or LNA as the culprit.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the Al Fornaj (الفرناج) area of Tripoli (طرابلس). The coordinates for Al Fornaj are: 32.850793, 13.239605. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Government of National Accord Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Government of National Accord position on incident
Not yet assessed
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed