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Incident Date
9 March 2016
Incident Code
LQ026
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
The LNA reported that it destroyed two sea vessels West of Benghazi near Al Jawhara resort. The statement says that the boats belonged to the Derna Shura Council and were carrying ‘fighters and ammunition’. In addition, the LNA launched strikes on reported positions of the terrorist militias in Qawarsheh and the perimeter of the cement factory…
Summary
Published
9 March 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 March 2016
Incident Code
LC025
Location
Jarf, Surt, Libya
جارف
One man died and his son and another man were wounded in an airstrike on the village of Jarf, local media reported. Multiple sources, including Ewan Libya, named the fatality as Muhammad Hessar Amouri, adding that his son Abu-Shiba Abdulrahman Abustah was wounded, as was a third man, named as Omran Zerouq Khattari. According to @AbuzeidSultan, the Muhammad Hessar…
Summary
Published
6 March 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
24 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ025a
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
The LNA launched “accurate” airstrikes against terrorist militias in Qawarsheh and Sabri according to their Facebook page.
Summary
Published
24 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 February 2016
Incident Code
LC024
Location
Sabratha, Qasr Talil / Alalqa, Al Zawiyah, Libya
صبراتة: قصر تليل / علالقة
Two civilians of Serbian embassy staffers died along with a reported two or more women in a US airstrike in Sabratha which overall killed between 43 and 60 people – mostly Tunisians, who were allegedly training to carry out atrocities in Tunisia on behalf of ISIS. The strike also reportedly killed Noureddine Chouchane, a senior member of…
Summary
Published
19 February 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
10 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ025
Location
Jawhara Resort, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
LNA and various sources reported that it targeted ‘terrorists strongholds’ in Sidi Faraj, Al-Laithi, Bouatni and Garyounis, near Nabous Square. It also hit a vessel 40 km off the Coast. According to Al Wasat, the vessel was loaded with ammunition. According to the LNA’s official site, “A Libyan Arab air force fighter on Wednesday targeted…
Summary
Published
10 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ024
Location
Derna, Darnah, Libya
درنة
A Libyan Air Force MIG-23 was shot down in the Sidi Khalid area, 35 km West of Derna, after conducting airstrikes in Derna according to various sources. Apparently, the plane had shelled the 400 neighbourhoods in retaliation for the killing of civilians on February 7th. The Libya Observer reported that the Derna Shura Council, which…
Summary
Published
8 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 February 2016
Incident Code
LC023
Location
Bab Tobruk, Darnah, Libya
درنة: باب طبرق
An unknown aircraft bombed the Bab Tobruk neighbourhood near the medical centre in Derna, which led to the death of a woman and her child, according to local and international sources. The three strikes, which reportedly targeted the Shura Council, damaged the Al Wahda hospital and the Omar bin Khattab mosque in the Zuhour district…
Summary
Published
7 February 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
31 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ023
Location
Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
LNA reported that it carried out intensive airstrikes against ISIS targets in the Sabri, Bouatni, Al-Leithi, Hawari and Qawarsheh areas of Benghazi. However, despite the intensive attacks there were no known local reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
31 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ022
Location
Power plant, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
The LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Benghazi. The Air Force targeted a field hospital and an ammuniton store in Sidi Faraj, a camp in Garyounis, ISIS centres in Sabri and Al-Leithi and various vehicles at the axis of the Safsafa project. An UNSMIL report later noted that a power plant had…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
5 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ021
Location
Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
The LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against what it described as terrorists in the neighbourhoods of Hawari, the fish market, and Bosnib, along with other targets in the Western part of the city. Al Arabiya reported that a MiG-21 was also shot down by ISIS during the bombings, crashing without reported loss of life in…
Summary
Published
5 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 December 2015
Incident Code
LC022
Location
Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya
اجدابيا
LNA strikes reportedly targeted alleged terrorists in the industrial area of Ajdabiya. Sources reported that a Sudanese cafe and/or car repair shop was struck during the raids – along with a policeman travelling nearby in his car. Up to three civilians reportedly died with as many as 19 more wounded. According to Libya 24, “military…
Summary
Published
26 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
17–19
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 December 2015
Incident Code
LQ019
Location
Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
According to local sources, more than 18 LNA airstrikes were carried out in Benghazi in the areas of Ganfouda, Bouatni, Sidi Faraj near the cement factory, and Marissa port. The strikes in Ganfouda reportedly targeted a convoy with 16 cars. On December 7th, Sputnik said: “Libyan air force spokesman Nasir al-Hassi told Sputnik that Libyan…
Summary
Published
7 December 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
LQ018
Location
port, Darnah, Libya
درنة
LNA helicopters reportedly targeted a boat loaded with weapons off the coast of Derna belonging to the Shura Council. Alarabiya said that the captain of the boat initially claimed it was carrying humanitarian aid. Sources reported that the strike killed Ansar Al Sharia leader Hamid Alshaari. According to Alshorook, "Ansar al-Sharia, the so-called Shura Council of Mujahideen…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
24 November 2015
Incident Code
LC021
Location
Msallata, Marqab, Libya
مسلاتة
Five civilians died, and up to 16 more were wounded in an airstrike or artillery attack on a checkpoint in Msallata near Khoms, local media reported. According to Reda Issa, “Misurata Central Hospital received the bodies of five martyrs who were killed by the treacherous bombing Tuesday morning at the Maslata gate.” Abdulwahab Mlitan also reported…
Summary
Published
24 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
16
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
LQ017
Location
Nairouz family resort, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
LNA strikes reportedly targeted alleged terrorists in Benghazi in the Sabri, and fish market areas and at Marissa port. Al Arabiya accompanied a helicopter that took part in the raids with a camera. According to Rihab, “the Libyan air force on Sunday evening [Nov 8th] bombed sites belonging to the organisation of ISIS in the…
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ016
Location
Al Dahir, Surt, Libya
الظهير
Unidentified warplanes reportedly carried out multiple airstrikes in the east, south and west of Sirte at midnight, local media reported. According to Akhbar Alaan, “unidentified warplanes launched air strikes on the Libyan city of Sirte targeting areas occupied by an ISIS in the south and west of the city, eyewitnesses said.” There were no known…
Summary
Published
29 October 2015
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
19 October 2015
Incident Code
LC020
Location
Al Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
اليثى
Five people, including children, were killed by a shell in Leithi in eastern Benghazi, according to Russia Today. Russia Today reported: “‘The initial result of the shell that fell on Al-Leithi area is 4 dead and four wounded, mostly children under the age of 10, and there are critical cases,’ said the hospital of Al-Jalaa…
Summary
Published
19 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
12 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ015
Location
Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Various social media sources reported airstrikes in the Bouatni, Leithi and Al-Nahr areas of Benghazi in response to artillery shelling by alleged ISIS members. One source – @hamza27990139 – claimed an apartment building was hit but didn’t say if there was civilian harm. They said that “the Libyan airforce bombed an ISIS position in an apartment building”.
Summary
Published
12 October 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ014
Location
Benghazi: port, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Various sources reported that the LNA bombed three ships said to have been trying to deliver weapons to alleged terrorists in Benghazi. According to Libya’s Channel, “Maj. Mohammed Al-Hijazi said that the Air Force bombed three ships last night headed from Misrata Port carrying ammunition and fighters destined for the city of Benghazi to support…
Summary
Published
1 October 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ013
Location
port, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Local sources reported LNA air and artillery strikes in the Sabri and fish market neighbourhoods, and near the cement factory. In addition, a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port was targeted. There were no known public reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
28 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
27 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ012
Location
Bouatni, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Local sources reported multiple helicopter strikes on Benghazi in the Bouatni, Sabri, Leithi and fish market areas. It also posted a video showing artillery shelling but didn’t specify on the location. There were no public reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
27 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ011
Location
319 camp, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Six LNA airstrikes and artillery actions reportedly hit Bouatni, the fish market area and Sabri in Benghazi. One airstrike also hit a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port. According to Akhbar Libya 24, Ansar al-Sharia responded with indiscriminate artillery shelling on residential areas to the strikes but only caused damage to…
Summary
Published
26 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ010
Location
Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
The LNA reportedly targeted the Shura Council and ISIS with 25 airstrikes at dawn in the eastern part of the city. According to Libya 24 News, “a plane belonging to the Libyan air force struck at dawn today sites belonging to the Libyan branch of the Islamic State organization ‘Daesh’ east of the city of…
Summary
Published
25 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 August 2015
Incident Code
LQ009a
Location
Derna: Al Fatayah, Darnah, Libya
درنة الفتايح
Local sources reported heavy LNA shelling on populated areas in Derna. Mohamed Alshiki posted on Twitter: "Heavy shelling by the Libyan air force now by using warplanes and vertical combat The shelling also included the valleys in Derna." Ramaa_el_gd reported, "bombing by Haftar which hit three residential neighbourhoods, led to burning farms and the some…
Summary
Published
25 August 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 August 2015
Incident Code
LQ009
Location
port, Darnah, Libya
درنة
Local sources reported that the LNA bombed a boat carrying ‘gunmen and weapons’ near Derna. There were, however, no reports of civilian harm. According to Ashoruq, “A plane belonging to the Libyan air force at the Tobruk base bombed a boat carrying gunmen and ammunition off the port of Derna, Libya’s central gate reported Friday.…
Summary
Published
7 August 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 August 2015
Incident Code
LC019a
Location
Ajdabiya Vocational Training Center, Al Wahat, Libya
اجدابيا: مبنى التدريب المهني
Between two and four people were reportedly killed in an alleged LNA airstrike on Ajdabiya. Belreish said that "two people were killed and two Syrian workers were injured in a marble workshop. They were injured by shrapnel from aerial bombardment." Tariq Gibrel wrote that two Syrians were killed, two injured and two Chadian injured. Amrajaa…
Summary
Published
1 August 2015
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2–6
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
23 July 2015
Incident Code
LC019
Location
Republic Hospital, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي: مستشفى الجمهورية
According to Russia Today, “medical sources in the city of Benghazi said that two people died and ten were wounded on Thursday (July 23rd) in clashes in the city centre between army forces and Islamist militants.” Ewan Libya reported that one civilian was killed after a shell fell on the Ben Younis area. Local sources…
Summary
Published
23 July 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 July 2015
Incident Code
LQ008
Location
port, Benghazi, Libya
بنغازي
Several sources reported LNA planes hitting two boats allegedly belonging to Ansar Al-Sharia loaded with weapons and ammunition. One of the boats sunk, the other one was damaged. Several outlets including Iran Arabic Radio and Sputnik Arabic reported comments from an LNA spokesperson, who said the attacks targeted two ships, both carrying weapons. Air Force…
Summary
Published
19 July 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
2 July 2015
Incident Code
LC018c
Location
Nofaliya, Surt, Libya
النوفلية
Three civilians from one family were reported killed in Nofaliya, Sirte in an LNA or NATO nation airstrike. Jalferjani posted on Twitter that "The Al Diab family house was shelled by a NATO aircraft and two children and their parent were killed in the city of Sirte." Presslibya said that the LNA had bombed in…
Summary
Published
2 July 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
Unknown
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Incident Date
20 June 2015
Incident Code
LC018b
Location
Nofaliya, Sirte, Libya
النوفلية
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, one civilian was reportedly killed in an alleged General National Congress/Libya Dawn airstrike on a power station in Nofaliya, in the Sirte district of Libya. Russeifa News reported in a post on Facebook that Libya Dawn military aircraft strikes the electricity building in the Nofaliya area, resulting the death of…
Summary
Published
20 June 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
General National Congress (GNC)
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