Incident Code
LQ029
Incident Code
LQ029
Incident Date
13 April 2016
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
Geolocation
32.0802474,
18.7866211
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Geolocation
32.0802474,
18.7866211
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
LNA MiG-23s targeted two vessels near Benghazi according to the official Facebook page.
Another plane hit four reported ISIL targets near Garyounis in Qawarsheh and Garyounis.
The status of any civilian crew onboard the vessels remains unknown.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the subdistrict of Benghazi (بنغازي), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.0802474, 18.7866211. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed