Incident Code
LQ040Incident date
April 18, 2017Location
بنغازي, Sabri, Benghazi, LibyaGeolocation
32.136111, 20.078889 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to mapGeolocation accuracy
Neighbourhood/areaAirwars assessment
Various local sources reported heavy joint LNA and UAE air raids on “terrorist targets” in multiple Benghazi neighbourhoods near Sabri, the fish market and Sidi Akhribesh. The 18 UAE strikes were reportedly conducted by aircraft including an AT-802U.
There were no public reports of civilian harm at the time.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
Summary
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Civilian harm reportedYes
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Civilians reported killed
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Airwars civilian harm gradingFairReported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Suspected attackersLibyan National Army (LNA), United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
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Libyan National Army (LNA) Assessment:
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Suspected belligerentLibyan National Army (LNA)
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Libyan National Army (LNA) position on incidentNot yet assessed
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Assessment:
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Suspected belligerentUnited Arab Emirates Armed Forces
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United Arab Emirates Armed Forces position on incidentNot yet assessed
Summary
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Civilian harm reportedYes
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Civilians reported killed
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Airwars civilian harm gradingFairReported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Suspected attackersLibyan National Army (LNA), United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
Sources (8) [ collapse]
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