Incident Code
Lib2011-107
Incident Code
Lib2011-107
Incident Date
9 June 2011
Location
مصراتة, Misurata port, Misrata, Libya
Geolocation
32.365000,
15.218611
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
32.365000,
15.218611
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LG013d)
Two civilians, including a child, were allegedly killed by Gaddafi forces shelling of Misurata.
Shahab Al Nahda said: “Mortar shelling from the western side of the port resulted in the death of 2 civilians, including a child.”
There is currently no further known public information regarding this event.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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 killed
2
1 Child
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the port in Misrata (مصراتة) being struck, for which the generic coordinates are: 32.365000, 15.218611. Due to limited information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.