Incident Code
Lib2011-198
Incident Code
Lib2011-198
Incident Date
5 October 2011
Location
سرت, Sirte, Surt, Libya
Geolocation
31.20892,
16.58866
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
31.20892,
16.58866
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LN064)
A Sudanese family of seven was allegedly killed by a NATO airstrike on Sirte.
Al Jamahiriya reported: “A Sudanese family of 7 was martyred in Sirte, as a result of the bombing of their house by NATO mercenaries and its agents.”
Other sources published carbon copies of the story.
NATO did not report strikes near Sirte on that day.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
7
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Sirte (سرت), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.20892, 16.58866. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
NATO forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
NATO forces
NATO forces position on incident
Not yet assessed