Incident Code
Lib2011-027
Incident Code
Lib2011-027
Incident Date
3 March 2011
Location
Ras Lanuf, Surt, Libya
راس لانوف
Geolocation
30.517778,
18.498889
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
30.517778,
18.498889
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG001b )
On March the 3rd 2011, Gaddafi forces allegedly launched several airstrikes on Ras Lanuf (the oil crescent), in the vicinity of Brega that resulted, according to a single surviving source, in six civilians killed and 12 injured, who were said to be accompanying an Egyptian relief convey.
Several sources referred to Gaddafi forces being behind these strikes.
No further information is currently available.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ras Lanuf (راس لانوف), for which the generic coordinates are: 30.517778, 18.498889. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Gaddafi Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Gaddafi Forces
Gaddafi Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed