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Incident Code

LC344

Incident date

April 13, 2020

Location

سوق الجمعة , Souq Al Jumaa, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.881854, 13.256303 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on the Souq Al Jumaa area of Tripoli.

Libya Alahrar TV said: “Aid and Emergency spokesperson, Osama Ali: A worker of African nationality was injured as a result of the shelling on the Friday Market.”

Reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (1) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Souq Al Jumaa (سوق الجمعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.881854, 13.256303. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

  • Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Souq Al Jumaa (سوق الجمعة).

    Imagery:
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Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (1) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC343

Incident date

April 13, 2020

Location

جامع الحباشة, Al Habasha Mosque, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.590729, 13.340712 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Civilian casualties were reported in the Shurfat Al Malaha neighbourhood of Tripoli.

Libya Ambulance Services reported: “Shells fall on the balcony near the Al-Habasha Mosque and the Mergham dispensary leading to casualties. We will bring you details from the rescue and emergency teams there.”

Tk Yahroug Kl shy published a carbon copy of the post.

Reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Al Habasha Mosque (جامع الحباشة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.590729, 13.340712. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC342

Incident date

April 12, 2020

Location

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.816556, 13.267525 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One child was allegedly killed and four more family member injured by indiscriminate shelling on Ain Zara.

Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Four missiles landed in Ain Zara on the family home of Mr. Karim Al-Izmrli, a 9-year-old child died and the rest of the family members are in the intensive care”

Tk Yahroug Kl shy and Libya Amblance Services reported the same casualty toll.

Reports of fighting in the area point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (5)

Yamen Karim Farouq Al-Izmrli
9 years old male killed
Karim Farouk Al-Izmrli
43 years old male injured
Iman Saleh Rajoubeh
33 years old female injured
Sama Karim Farouk Al-Izmrli
4 years old female injured
Youssef Karim Farouq Al-Izmrli
8 years old male injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Ain Zara (عين زارة), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.816556, 13.267525. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC341

Incident date

April 11, 2020

Location

تينيناي, Tininai, Misurata, Libya

Geolocation

31.395363, 13.737866 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One or two paramedics were allegedly killed in a GNA or Turkish drone strike near Tininai.

The Libya Ambulance Services said: “The colleague Muhammad Ali Al-Houti of the rescue and emergency team of the Misrata and Misrata branch was martyred due to an airstrike that hit the ambulances.

It is reported that he is considered one of the persevering and skilled youth in their work in the field of ambulance and rescue, and he received training courses abroad in the field of ambulance, rescue and emergency.”

Al Wasat said: “The Ambulance and Emergency Authority announced that a member of the rescue and emergency team of the device, Misurata Branch, Muhammad al-Houthi, had been killed by an air strike.

The shelling hit ambulances, according to the device’s statement on its Facebook page, on Sunday.”

218TV and Libya’s Channel reported two deaths. The LNA Media Center wrote that another paramedic was injured.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Muhammad Ali Al-Houti
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 man1–2 healthcare_personnel)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Unknown

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

  • Muhammad Ali Al-Houti, allegedly killed by a GNA/Turkish strike near Tininai on April 11th, 2020 (via Libya Ambulance Services)
  • Ambulance allegedly destroyed by a GNA/Turkish strike near Tininai on April 11th, 2020 (via Libya Witness)
  • Medical equipment allegedly destroyed by a GNA/Turkish strike near Tininai on April 11th, 2020 (via Libya Witness)
  • Ambulance allegedly destroyed by a GNA/Turkish strike near Tininai on April 11th, 2020 (via Libya Witness)
  • Ambulance allegedly destroyed by a GNA/Turkish strike near Tininai on April 11th, 2020 (via Libya Witness)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Tininai (تينيناي), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.395363, 13.737866. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Unknown Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Unknown
  • Unknown position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 man1–2 healthcare_personnel)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Unknown

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC340

Incident date

April 11, 2020

Location

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.688716, 13.173889 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was allegedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir.

Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “The citizen Muhammad Ramadan Al-Warfali has died as a result of a random shell landing in front of his house in Qasr Bin Gashir area.”

Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Muhammad Ramadan Al-Warfali
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Qasr Bin Gashir (قصر بن غشير), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.688716, 13.173889. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Government of National Accord Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Government of National Accord
  • Government of National Accord position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC339

Incident date

April 9, 2020

Location

غوط الرمان, Goot Al Roman, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.829801, 13.489280 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Up to four civilians were allegedly killed and up to eight more injured by LNA shelling on Tajoura.

Libya Alahrar TV said six people were injured.

The Libya Observer tweeted: “A foreign worker from Ghana was killed and six others wounded in a rocket attack by warlord Khalifa Haftar’s armed groups on Ghot Alroman area in Tajoura, east Tripoli on Thursday.”

The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation said: “A Ghanaian worker was killed and 6 others were injured as a result of the bombing of the Haftar terrorist militia in Ghout Al-Rumman, Tajura, this afternoon.

The six injured from Niger and Ghana, all injured by shrapnel in different parts of the body

One worker’s leg was amputated and another hand was broken.

Two Libyans were injured in the shelling, and their car was damaged as a result of the shelling.”

The Field Medicine and Support Center provided the highest casualty toll with four killed and eight wounded.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Muhammad Amer bin Omran
27 years old male Libyan injured
Amer Al-Toumi
Adult male Libyan injured
Evans Linfo
Adult male Ghanaian injured
Abdul Karim Mohammed
Adult male Ghanaian injured
Abdulrahman Idris
Adult male Ghanaian injured
Omaya Ismail
Adult male Senegalese injured
Osman Bali
Adult male Senegalese injured
Musa Suleiman
Adult Senegalese injured
Kofi Daewoo Dinto
Adult male Ghanaian killed
Qadri bin Mohammed Al-Abed Al-Aanadia
Adult male Tunisian killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 4
  • (1–2 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–8
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (12) [ collapse]

  • Smoke rising after alleged LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Alleged victims of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Alleged victim of LNA shelling on Tajoura on April 9th, 2020 (via FMSC)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Goot Al Roman(غوط الرمان), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.829801, 13.489280. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 4
  • (1–2 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–8
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC338

Incident date

April 7, 2020

Location

مستشفى الخضراء, Khadra Hospital, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.854416, 13.192035 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital in Tripoli.

Hona Souq Al-Khmies wrote: “Al-Khadra Hospital has been exposed to indiscriminate rockets this afternoon on the Women’s and Obstetric Operations Department.

The doctor continues operations despite the difficult circumstance, fear and terror, a victim was exposed to shrapnel wounds.”

Other sources did not report civilian harm. Libya Ambulance Services said: “Part of the evacuation operations carried out by the rescue and emergency teams of patients from Al Hadaba Al Khadra’ General Hospital, which was subjected to shelling with random shells today, where more than 30 patients were evacuated.”

The incident occured in the afternoon.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

  • Window allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)
  • Window allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)
  • Window allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)
  • Blood stain on a bed after alleged LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)

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    Shrapnel wound allegedly casued by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)

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    Shrapnel wound allegedly casued by LNA shelling on the Khadra Hospital on April 7th, 2020 (via Hona Souq Al-Khmies)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of the Al Khadra Hospital (مستشفى الخضراء) for which the generic coordinates are: 32.854416, 13.192035. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC336

Incident date

April 6, 2020

Location

مستشفى الخضراء, Khadra Hospital, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.854416, 13.192035 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling near the Khadra Hospital in Tripoli. A woman also reportedly suffered a miscarriage because of the stress caused by the bombardment.

The Libya Observer wrote: “The attacks caused several injuries among civilians, especially the ones that targeted Al-Khadra Hospital in Al-Hadba, where many medical staffers and patients were left in utter panic and intimidation.

A nurse at the hospital, who asked not to be named, said a pregnant woman aborted due to the panic and horror she was in when the shelling hit the hospital.

The media adviser of the Health Ministry Ameen Al-Hashimi said a foreign worker was injured in the vicinity of Al-Khadra Hospital, which was targeted by Haftar’s rockets Monday afternoon.”

Tk Yahroug Kl shy also reported the miscarriage: “All patients in the green hospital went down to the lower floors as a result of the bombing, as there is a pregnant woman who was in the department aborted and her fetus died while she is now under operations.”

The Field Medicine and Support Center said that six patients had to be evacuated because of the shelling.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (25) [ collapse]

  • Smoke rising near Khadra Hospital after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Tk Yahroug Kl shy)
  • Smoke rising near Khadra Hospital after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Tk Yahroug Kl shy)
  • Smoke rising near Khadra Hospital after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Tk Yahroug Kl shy)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6h, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6h, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Patient being evacuated after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Smoke rising after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Libya Observer)
  • Smoke rising after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Libya Observer)
  • Damaged window after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Libya Observer)
  • Damaged window after alleged LNA shelling on April 6th, 2020 (via Libya Observer)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Khadra Hospital (مستشفى الخضراء) being struck, for which the exact coordinates are: 32.854416 13.192035.

Libyan National Army Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Libyan National Army
  • Libyan National Army position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army

Sources (15) [ collapse]