Incident Code
LC406
Incident Code
LC406
Incident Date
20 May 2020
Location
Asabi'ah, Tarabulus, Libya
الاصابعة
Geolocation
32.516483,
13.167439
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.516483,
13.167439
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Between six and eight civilians, including one child, were allegedly killed by a Turkish drone strike on Asabi’ah.
Libya Witness tweeted: “6 civilians, including a child, were killed in a Turkish raid in the city of Asabi’ah, western Libya.”
A pro-LNA Twitter account said seven civilians and a child were killed.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Asabi’ah (الاصابعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.516483, 13.167439. 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