Incident Code
Lib2011-075
Incident Code
Lib2011-075
Incident Date
23 April 2011
Location
مصراتة, Misurata, 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: LG010a)
Gaddafi forces bombing of Misurata allegedly killed 40 civilians and injured many more, according to a major news channel.
Al Jazeera reported at the time: “40 people were killed and dozens of others wounded in a bombing carried out by the Gaddafi Brigades on Saturday on the city of Misurata”
There is currently no additional known public information regarding this event.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
40
Civilians reported injured
24–36