Incident Code
Lib2011-051
Incident Code
Lib2011-051
Incident Date
28 March 2011
Location
مصراتة, Misrata, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
32.374457,
15.087794
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
32.374457,
15.087794
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG007b)
On March 27th 2011, Gaddafi forces reportedly bombed Misurata either with airstrikes or artillery shelling, which resulted in wounded civilians being treated in a hospital, according to a video published by a single local source.
There is currently no further information available.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Misurata (مصراتة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.374457, 15.087794. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.