Incident Code

LQ065

Location

الحدود الليبية المصرية, Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya

Geolocation

29.3223255, 24.7302246
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Social media sources reported airstrikes on ten vehicles allegedly attempting to infiltrate Egypt.

Oded Berkowitz reported that the Egyptian Air Force bombed 10 vehicles “carrying weapons and ammunition near the border with Libya.”

An Alwast News described the incident similarly and cited the Egyptian Air Force as saying all 10 vehicles had been destroyed. A military spokesperson confirmed that they had targeted the vehicles as they allegedly tried to cross the border into Egypt.

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.

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the subdistrict of Libyan-Egyptian border (الحدود الليبية المصرية), for which the generic coordinates are: 29.3223255, 24.7302246. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Egyptian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Egyptian Military
Egyptian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed