Incident Code

Lib2011-187

Location

سرت‎, Sirte, Surt, Libya

Geolocation

31.190547, 16.571441
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: LN052a)

One child was killed due to an attack that took place by NATO or rebels.

Various condolence pages reported the death of Hassan Rajab Jadallah Al-Qahsi Gaddafi.

NATO on that day reported hitting “1 ammunition storage area, 1 multi rocket launcher area” in the vicinity of Sirte.

There is no further information currently available.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Sirte (سرت‎), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.190547, 16.571441. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

NATO forces Assessment
Known belligerent
NATO forces
NATO forces position on incident
Not yet assessed
NATO forces Strike Report
In the vicinity of Sirte: 1 ammunition storage area, 1 multi rocket launcher area.
Libyan rebel forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan rebel forces
Libyan rebel forces position on incident
Not yet assessed