Incident Code
Lib2011-080
Incident Code
Lib2011-080
Incident Date
29 April 2011
Location
الغيران, Ghiran, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
32.350541,
15.032818
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
32.350541,
15.032818
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG011)
Up to six civilians were reported injured by shelling from Gaddafi regime forces in Ghiran near Misurata.
A video posted by Ismail Abdulla shows various civilians being treated in hospital for injuries said to have been sustained from the shelling.
There is currently no further known public information available relating to this event.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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 injured
4–6
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ghiran (الغيران), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.350541, 15.032818. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.