Incident Code
LQ043
Incident Code
LQ043
Incident Date
27 April 2017
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
Geolocation
32.136111,
20.078889
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.136111,
20.078889
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Various sources reported about 18 airstrikes and artillery shelling near the Sabri and fish market areas of Benghazi. Some sources named the UAE as the belligerent, others the LNA.
There were no public reports of civilian harm at the time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Military Statements
Libyan National Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Libyan National Army position on incident
Not yet assessed
United Arab Emirates Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
United Arab Emirates Military
United Arab Emirates Military position on incident
Not yet assessed