Incident Code

LC402

Location

القره بوللي, Castelverde, Tarabulus, Libya

Geolocation

32.743472, 13.718864
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Up to four civilians were reported killed and others injured when mortars fell on Al Sab’a Buildings in Castelverde, Libya on May 18th, 2020.

The Libya Observer tweeted “Three people were killed and others wounded in a rocket attack on the town of Castelverde, east of Tripoli, on Monday.”

218 News said that in a statement, the Castelverde Municipal Council “condemned the bombing that killed four people as a result of shells that fell on the populated neighborhood of Al Sab’a and other areas in Castelverde, and caused damage to lives and property.”

No further information is available at the moment.

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
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a residential area being struck within the town of Castelverde (القره بوللي). Analyzing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to these exact coordinates: 32.743472, 13.718864.

Reports of the incident mention a residential area being struck within the town of Castelverde (القره بوللي).

Imagery: Google Earth

Tagged satellite imagery.

Imagery: Google Earth

Tagged visual material from sources.

Imagery: 218 News

Military Statements

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

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