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Incident Date
6 June 2019
Incident Code
LC148
Location
Field Medicine and Support Center, Tarabulus, Libya
In the morning of June 6th, the field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center was reportedly hit by an airstrike believed to have been carried out by the LNA, destroying parts of the hospital building. According to the Citizen, several doctors and nurses were injured. The Libya Herald reported that a total of…
Summary
Published
6 June 2019
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
5 June 2019
Incident Code
USSOM232-C
Location
Outskirts of Tortoroow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike targeting an al Shabaab fighter in Tortoroow, according to a press release issued two days later by US Africa Command. It was locally alleged that a named civilian public transport driver died in the attack. However AFRICOM later insisted thast the victim was "a high-level, al-Shabaab financier" and…
Summary
Published
5 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
4 June 2019
Incident Code
USSOM231
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release the following day by US Africa Command. According to AFRICOM, the strike killed six ISIS-Somalia fighters, and was currently assessed as having caused no civilian harm. "The Golis Mountains are a known area for terrorist camps and…
Summary
Published
4 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
29 May 2019
Incident Code
LC147
Location
غريان, Gheryan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Civilians were reportedly killed in Gheryan by a GNA airstrike, according to a single source. Al Ain News tweeted: "The Libyan Army: Civilian casualties in the bombing of the militias of Misurata on Gharyan and Harouna." Other sources only reported GNA airstrikes but no civilian harm.
Summary
Published
29 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
28 May 2019
Incident Code
LC146
Location
الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was allegedly killed by GNA shelling on Altwaisha in Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 reported: "The death of Dhuhibs Alus - the wife of Mohammed Khalil al-Hakimi was killed by the fall of shells on their home in the area of Hakeimeh in Altwaisha." Hona Sog Al-Khmies published a similiar account: "The death…
Summary
Published
28 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM230
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Reports emerged of a possible US airstrike in Jilib targeting a senior al Shabaab security commander, according to Voice of America (VOA) journalist Harun Maruf. Maruf - a journalist noted for his good sources within the Somali military - asserted on Twitter: "Hearing reports that an airstrike occurred in Jilib tonight targeting a senior Al-Shabaab…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM229
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out a fresh airstrike targeting al Shabaab (rather than ISIS) in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued by US Africa Command. The strike killed three al Shabaab fighters, AFRICOM asserted - saying that it currently assessed that no civilians had been harmed in the attack. This marked the…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
LC145
Location
أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
Three people were reportedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Municipal Council of Abu Salim published a statement saying: "As a result of the indiscriminate shelling of the Municipality of Abu Salim, a random rocket landed on the main road next to the traffic light. This rocket caused…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM228
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release from US Africa Command. Unusually for recent strikes in the area, the attack targeted al Shabaab rather than ISIS according to AFRICOM. The strike reportedly killed three al Shabaab fighters, with AFRICOM saying that it currently assessed no civilians had…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
LC144
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya
Between one and wwo health workers were killed in an LNA airstrike on Tripoli. The FMSC said: "The Field Medicine and Support Center is deeply saddened by the death of our colleague Dr. Rami Abdulrazzaq Shawia of the field hospital, Zahra, after being hit by a guided missile in the ambulance." Other sources also reported…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
22 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM226
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike targeting alleged ISIS-Somalia terrorists in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued by US Africa Command. The strike killed two fighters from ISIS-Somalia it was asserted, with AFRICOM currently assessing that no civilians had been harmed. "This is the fifth precision airstrike against ISIS-Somalia since April…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
22 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM227
Location
Beled Amin, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike near Baled Amin in the Lower Shabelle region, according to a press release issued 48 hours later by US Africa Command. The strike killed two al Shabaab fighters according to AFRICOM, which also asserted that it currently determined that no civilians had been harmed in the attack. "Al-Shabaab…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
17–18 May, 2019
Incident Code
USSOM224
Location
Bu'aale, Middle Juba, Somalia
A suspected US drone carried out double airstrikes in Somalia's Middle Juba region, killing 20 al Shabaab fighters in total, Mareeg Media reported. According to Mareeg: "A suspected US drone has carried out double air strikes targeting towns held by al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in south of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in Bu’ale and…
Summary
Published
17 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
17–18 May, 2019
Incident Code
USSOM225
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
A suspected US drone carried out double airstrikes in Somalia’s Middle Juba region, killing 20 al Shabaab fighters in total, Mareeg Media reported. According to Mareeg: “A suspected US drone has carried out double air strikes targeting towns held by al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in south of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in Bu’ale and…
Summary
Published
17 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 May 2019
Incident Code
LC143
Location
بو غيلان, Bu Gheilan, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
A family was reportedly injured in a GNA airstrike on Bu Gheilan. Tripoli Now said: "A family was injured in Bu Gheilan, Gheryan area, as a result of aerial bombardment by a Misurata aircraft." The is currently no further information available.
Summary
Published
16 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
15 May 2019
Incident Code
LC141
Location
القواسم, Qawasim, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
Civilians were reported killed by a GNA airstrike in Qawasim. Ghada Elmehdwi reported: "Misrata targets civilians in Gheryan - Qawasim and victims occurred." Other sources did not mention civilian harm but the targeting of civilian homes. Wadi Dinar News Agency said that the houses of Sami and Ramzi Al Muntaser were damaged and posted pictures…
Summary
Published
15 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
15 May 2019
Incident Code
LC142
Location
جامع علي بن ابي طالب, Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
Three people were injured in a GNA artillery strike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tripoli Now said they were injured when a shell fell on the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque. Tk yhrog kl shy2 published a similar report and uploaded a video of the damage at the building.
Summary
Published
15 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
14 May 2019
Incident Code
LC140
Location
الملجأ, Almalja, Tarabulus, Libya
Up to six civilians were reported killed by indiscriminate shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir, likely conducted by the GNA. The General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces showed the image of an injured child. Qasr Bin Gashir Official reported the death of Ahmed al-Mazougi. Qalam Rasas said: "The death toll has risen to 6, including…
Summary
Published
14 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
13 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM223
Location
Buusaar, Gedo, Somalia
Local sources alleged that a night time airstrike by an unknown party had targeted al Shabaab at Buusaar in Gedo. According to Ilwared, "Reports reaching us from Gedo region in southern Somalia say that military planes carried out airstrikes last night as residents told Radio Kulmiye. The planes were reportedly targeting Al-Shabaab bases in Buusar, Gedo…
Summary
Published
13 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
13 May 2019
Incident Code
LC139
Location
الزاوية, Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Civilians were reported killed and injured in an LNA airstrike on Zawiya. Riyadh Burshan said that there were "reports of civilian casualties and injuries" because of "Aerial bombardment of the town of Zawiya" but did not specify how many. Other sources only reported LNA bombarment and showed pictures of damaged buildings and cars. Most of…
Summary
Published
13 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 May 2019
Incident Code
LC138
Location
ناصر, Naser, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Up to three civilians were allegedly killed in an airstrike on Naser. Different sources accused the LNA, UAE or Egypt. Ibrahim Kasuda said: "The UAE assault plane targets a citizen's car in the village of Naser in the south of Zawiya, killing all in the car and the supporters of Haftar describe it as an…
Summary
Published
12 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
12 May 2019
Incident Code
LC137a
Location
الجفينة, Al Jafina, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was reportedly killed and her two children injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan said two civilians were injured in the incident. Al Jazeera posted on Twitter: "A woman and her two children were injured when shells fell on Al-Jafina neighborhood southeast of Tajoura, east of the Libyan capital." Libya Alahrar published…
Summary
Published
12 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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Incident Date
9 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM221
Location
Jamaame, Lower Juba, Somalia
According to local sources, an airstrike by an unknown party targeted a ‘foreign al Shabaab commander’ around dawn on May 9th 2019. According to Horn Globe, “A second huge blast was heard in Jamame town, around dawn. The target of the second air attack was al-Shabaab commander in charge of planning operations, a Somali intelligence officer…
Summary
Published
9 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
9 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM222
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out a "precision airstrike" targeting an ISIS-Somalia encampment in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued the following day by US Africa Command. AFRICOM said it had assessed that the strke killed four members of ISIS-Somalia and that no civilians were harmed. "At this time, it is assessed the…
Summary
Published
9 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
9–10 May, 2019
Incident Code
USSOM222a-C
Location
Farsooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
"Multiple civilians" were alleged killed in a claimed US airstrike on Farsooley, according to reports which appeared to have originated with al Shabaab. AFRICOM publicly rejected the claim a year later. Hussein Mohamed, a local journalist stringing for the New York Times and others, tweeted on May 10th that "Al Shabab media reported that US…
Summary
Published
10 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
13
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM220
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
According to local sources, an airstrike by an unknown party targeted a 'foreign al Shabaab commander' close to midnight on May 8th 2019. According to Horn Globe, "United States military has carried out at least two air strikes targeting al-Shabaab militant group’s bases in Jilib and Jamame town on Wednesday night, locals sources said. The first…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
LC136
Location
جسر الزهراء, Al Zahra Bridge, Tarabulus, Libya
One man was reportedly killed by an LNA airstrike on Janzur. Tk Yahrog Kl Shy 2 posted on Facebook: "In the morning the families returns to the area of Al-Zahra bridge safely. They were hit by a bombardment by Al-Karama forces and four rockets landed on the houses and farms of the Al-Marbouk family. The…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
LC137
Location
الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
Between one and three medics where reportedly injured in an LNA attack on an ambulance in Qasr Bin Gashir, possibly with artillery. OCHA published a statement on the incident saying: "An armoured ambulance vehicle carrying the Director of the Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services was directly attacked yesterday in Twaisha area in Qasr bin Ghashir…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
1–3
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Incident Date
8 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM219
Location
Ameyra, 150 km south of Bosasso, Bari, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike targeting an ISIS-Somalia encampment in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release from AFRICOM. The strike killed 13 fighters from ISIS-Somalia, in what was the third recent declared strike against ISIS. AFRICOM said it currently assessed that no civilians were harmed. The statement further noted: "We are supporting…
Summary
Published
8 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
5 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM217
Location
Vicinity of Tortoroow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike in the vicinity of Tortoroow, according to a press release from US Africa Command issued the following day. AFRICOM asserted that three al Shabaab fighters were killed, and that it currently assessed that no civilians were harmed in the action. It further noted that the precision airstrike was…
Summary
Published
5 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
,
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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