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Incident Date
4 March 2018
Incident Code
LC078
Location
Al Zintan, Darnah, Libya
الزنتان
Between three and five civilians were reportedly injured in what was described as indiscriminate LNA artillery shelling on the Al-Zintan neighbourhood in western Derna. @Abo_moslem4036 reported a “random bombardment” at the west of the entrance to the Darna al-Zintan neighbourhood, which injured three women, a child and a man. @deskdrnoe cited the LNA for bombing…
Summary
Published
4 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
LC077
Location
Sabha, Sabha, Libya
At least six civilians were killed in Sabha during fighting between rival armed groups, Reuters reported. Reuters reported that LNA and rival groups fought in the vicinity of Sabha, leading to the deaths of at least six civilians.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 January 2018
Incident Code
LC076
Location
South of Sirte, Surt, Libya
Two decomposed bodies were found in a vehicle, reportedly victims of an earlier airstrike. Qnat Aljamahiriya reported that two decomposed bodies were found by camel breeders. The bodies were in a four-wheel drive video, which had evidently been targeted in the “desert southwest of Sirte.” Based on the report, it appeared the men had died…
Summary
Published
7 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
28 December 2017
Incident Code
LQ064
Location
Sidi Kharibesh, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Several sources reported airstrikes on Sidi Akhrebish by either LNA, Egypt or UAE. One source claims Egyptian F-16s or Rafales were involved. However, some local sources described what they said was “Indiscriminate shelling by heavy weapons on the area of Akhrebish this day by the LNA militia.” And Libya Today TV noted what it said…
Summary
Published
28 December 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
10 December 2017
Incident Code
LQ063
Location
Municipal hotel, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Civilian infrastructure in Benghazi was targeted by LNA strikes, according to local sources Libya Today TV reported that an LNA strike in central Benghazi – in the Akhribesh area – resulted in the destruction of “infrastructure and public and private property of citizens.” Ayon Benghazi reported strikes in the vicinity of a hotel, and several other…
Summary
Published
10 December 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
3 December 2017
Incident Code
LQ062
Location
Sidi Kharibesh, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
LNA MiGs reportedly conducted heavy airstrikes in Sidi Akhribesh and the Afet neighbourhood near the hotel, which were described by one source as “the last strongholds of the terrorists.” There were no public reports of civilian harm at the time.
Summary
Published
3 December 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
22 November 2017
Incident Code
LQ061
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya
الحدود الليبية المصرية
Various sources reported Egyptian airstrikes destroying 10 vehicles allegedly loaded with ammunition and weapons at the Libyan side of the border. “‘The air force has dealt a new blow to smugglers and infiltrators across the border,’ preventing them from bringing weapons and ammunition into Egypt, army spokesman Tamer al-Refai said in a statement posted on…
Summary
Published
22 November 2017
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
LC075
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Kufrah, Libya
الحدود الليبية المصرية
Two sources reported that the Egyptian Air Force destroyed six vehicles at the border with Egypt in the Kufra district. One of them claimed that it had loaded weapons and ammunition while another claimed it was a civilian car coming back from a fishing trip. Mansoura Today reported, for example, that “Yesterday, the air force…
Summary
Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
LC074
Location
Al Fatayeh, Darnah, Libya
الفتايح
In the first significant civilian casualty report in several months, various sources said that between 12 and 18 civilians were killed in an airstrike in Al-Fatayih – among them up to eight children and five women. In addition, 25 to 30 people were reported injured in the strike. Most sources claim Egypt was responsible for…
Summary
Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–18
Civilians reported injured
15–30
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
23 October 2017
Incident Code
LQ059
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya
الحدود الليبية المصرية
Egyptian planes destroyed a convoy of eight cars before it crossed the border from Libya. Reportedly the cars were loaded with weapons and belonged to an unknown extremist militia. Al Hayat reported the following: “Army spokesman Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said that Egyptian forces are conducting sweeps and raiding to the mountains and mountainous areas to…
Summary
Published
23 October 2017
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
LQ058
Location
Derna, Darnah, Libya
درنة
A boat carrying ammunition was possibly among the targets hit by airstrikes in Derna, according to local reports. 24/24 reported strike targeting a convoy of militants in “the southern axis” of Derna city. Annona3 reported aircraft targeted “ammunition boats,” and suggested Egypt might have been responsible. Another report on Twitter, posted by TanasuhTV, said that…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
LQ057
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya
الحدود الليبية المصرية
The Egyptian air force destroyed ten vehicles it said were attempting to enter the country from the border with Libya, and which were allegedly smuggling weapons. According to Arab Today, “The raid was carried out on Wednesday on the basis of information that “criminal elements were preparing to infiltrate” Egypt, said army spokesman Col. Tamer…
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
8 August 2017
Incident Code
LQ055
Location
port, Darnah, Libya
درنة
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.
Summary
Published
8 August 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 August 2017
Incident Code
LQ054
Location
Dhar al-Hamr, Darnah, Libya
درنة
Airstrikes hit residential homes in Derna, according to a local report. Libya 24 reported that the LNA bombed in the vicinity of Kasarah in Derna, striking houses belonging to the Burebihah family. The report did not mention whether civilians were inside at the time of the strike, or whether there were any casualties.
Summary
Published
1 August 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
22 July 2017
Incident Code
LQ053
Location
Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
Various local sources reported an LNA MiG-23 bombing various locations in Derna, including Hajaj, Al-Fatayih and the Hossein neighbourhood. Emhona 99’s Twitter feed carried pictures of what it said was a civilian farmhouse damaged in the strike. And Libya News noted: “News reports close to the Karama operation said the bombing targeted what it described…
Summary
Published
22 July 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2017
Incident Code
LQ052
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya
Egyptian airstrikes targeted 15 vehicles reportedly loaded with weapons near the border with Libya as they attempted to enter Egypt. According to Egyptian military sources cited by Libya’s Channel, “Egyptian armed forces have carried out military operations during the twenty-four last hour, building intelligence information, according to the gathering of a number of criminal elements…
Summary
Published
16 July 2017
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
2 July 2017
Incident Code
LQ051
Location
Municipal hotel, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Various sources reported 17 LNA airstrikes in central Benghazi near the municipal hotel.
Summary
Published
2 July 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 July 2017
Incident Code
LQ050
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
According to local sources, "intensive" air raids were launched on Sabri. 218 TV claimed they were conducted by LNA planes. Emhona said on Twitter they were conducted by Emirati or Egyptian warplanes. No civilians harm from the event is presently known.
Summary
Published
1 July 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
27 June 2017
Incident Code
LQ049
Location
Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya
الحدود الليبية المصرية
According to Reuters and local sources, Egyptian airstrikes destroyed 12 vehicles allegedly carrying weapons and explosives near the border between Libya and Egypt. The sources were conflicted as to whether the incident took place inside Libya or Egypt, with most of them stating it was in Libya. However, Libya Herald noted the following: “The Egyptian…
Summary
Published
27 June 2017
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
18 June 2017
Incident Code
LQ048
Location
Sabri, Benghazi, Libya
Local sources reported almost 30 new air raids on Benghazi by LNA forces, mostly centred near the Sabri and fish market areas. There were no known public reports of civilian harm at the time.
Summary
Published
18 June 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
4 June 2017
Incident Code
LQ046
Location
Omar al-Mukhtar mausoleum, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Local sources reported airstrikes in multiple areas of Benghazi – including Sabri, the fish market area at the tomb of Omar al-Mukhtar, the municipal hotel, the Republic Hospital and the Al-Nuran Hotel. According to a report in Akhbar Alaan, the LNA announced ten strikes on militants in the city. Other sources put the number of…
Summary
Published
4 June 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2017
Incident Code
LQ045
Location
Derna, Darnah, Libya
درنة
According to local sources and the Egyptian government, Cairo carried out four ‘retaliatory’ air raids in Derna. Babak Taghvaee reported the Egyptian Air Force had targeted the “al Qaeda affiliated Shura Council” in Derna. The Egyptian Foreign Minister confirmed strikes, reporting it had targeted “terrorist organizations in Derna” – in response to the killing of…
Summary
Published
26 May 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
23 May 2017
Incident Code
LC073
Location
Al Wahat Hotel, Al Jufrah, Libya
فندق الواحات
Local sources reported between four and 13 airstrikes on alleged Al Qaeda members in Hun. It remains unclear if civilians were among the dead. Libya Observer wrote that fighters rescued civilians from the rubble of the collapsed Al-Wahat hotel. It reported that five people died but didn’t specify if those were civilians or combatants. Other…
Summary
Published
23 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
21 May 2017
Incident Code
LC072
Location
Jufra, Al Jufrah, Libya
Several local sources reported LNA strikes near Jufra air base. One source mentioned two killed GNA fighters. Other sources claimed that 21 fighters belonging to a militia from Benghazi and the Chadian opposition got killed and 30 more got injured. Marwan Dirgash reported that the airstrike led to “many civilian casualties” but didn’t give an…
Summary
Published
21 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
20 May 2017
Incident Code
LC071
Location
Between Sokna and Hun, Al Jufrah, Libya
بين سوكنا وهون
Various local sources reported that airstrikes hit numerous targets in the Jufra district, including a farm between Hun and Sokna, Jufra air base, the civil airport and Al-Bunyan al-Marsous headquarters. Some sources claimed the strikes were conducted by the UAE, while others said it was LNA. The number of strikes varies between ten and twelve.…
Summary
Published
20 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
30 April 2017
Incident Code
LQ044
Location
Derna, Darnah, Libya
درنة
According to several local sources, an LNA plane targeted the Al-Fatayih area, causing damage to a building but not leading to any human losses or injuries, according to Libya Akhbar: “Sources added that the shelling caused damage to a house in the area without causing casualties. For its part, said the official page of “Operation…
Summary
Published
30 April 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
27 April 2017
Incident Code
LQ043
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
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.
Summary
Published
27 April 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
24 April 2017
Incident Code
LC070
Location
Sabha, Sabha, Libya
سبها
According to several local and international sources, LNA planes bombed a prison run by the Toubou tribe near Sabha, killing up to seven prisoners and wounding as many as nine more. There was disagreement between sources over how many of the victims were prison guards or civilians. Al Jazeera put the death count at “four…
Summary
Published
24 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
2–70
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
20 April 2017
Incident Code
LC069
Location
Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
Social media sources reported two LNA airstrikes in Al-Fatayih East of Derna with a MiG-21 and a MiG-23BN. Press Solidarity reported that the Irsa School for Girls in Al-Fatayih had to shut down temporarily as it was constantly hit by shrapnel from the bombing but didn’t mention any civilian harm: “The school administration explained on…
Summary
Published
20 April 2017
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 April 2017
Incident Code
LQ042
Location
Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
According to local reports, an LNA airstrike hit the Al-Fatayih neighbourhood in East Derna. Reportedly the house of the Bouchiha family was destroyed and other buildings in the neighbour were damaged. There are no publicly known reports of deaths or injuries resulting from the attack.
Summary
Published
19 April 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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