Incident Code
LQ055
Incident Code
LQ055
Incident Date
8 August 2017
Location
درنة, port, Darnah, Libya
Geolocation
32.763333,
22.654722
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
32.763333,
22.654722
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: LQ054)
The LNA reportedly targeted a boat off the coast of Derna which it said was transporting fighters and weapons to the Shura Council.
According to the faction, the boat “carried terrorists, ammunition and weapons to terrorist gangs in the city of Derna.”
The fate of any civilian crew on board the vessel is presently unknown.
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