Incident Code
LQ031
Incident Code
LQ031
Incident Date
16 June 2016
Location
Regency Hotel, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Geolocation
32.133136,
20.070739
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.133136,
20.070739
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
The LNA reported that it targeted a boat with an airstrike near the Regency Hotel near Sabri, and reported terrorist positions near Qawarsheh. In addition, it said its MiG-21 hit a moving target at the roundabout near the pipe factory.
Local sources added that an ISIS leader named Hassan al-Mushaiti was killed in one of the airstrikes. In addition, another airstrike was reportedly conducted in Qawarsheh.
The status of any civilian crew onboard the vessel is unknown.
Military Statements
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed