Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Belligerent
Country
Libya
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Civilian Harm Status
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Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

May 13, 2020

Incident Code

LC393

LOCATION

شارع الزاوية, Al Zawiya street, Tarabulus, Libya

A number of civilians were reported injured in alleged LNA shelling on Az Zawiya street in Tripoli in the midnight on May 14th, 2020 according to local sources. Libya Alahrar TV reported: “Ministry of Health spokesman Fawzi Onis confirms to the Libya Alahrar that the death toll from the bombing of Haftar militias on al-Zawiyah

Summary

First published
May 13, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

May 13, 2020

Incident Code

LC394

LOCATION

طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya

A number of civilians were reported injured in alleged LNA shelling on Az Zawiya street in Tripoli in the midnight on May 14th, 2020 according to local sources. The Libya Observer said: “Militia groups of warlord Khalifa Haftar showered Tripoli Central Hospital and the surrounding residential areas with rockets early on Thursday leaving 14 people

Summary

First published
May 13, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

May 14, 2020

Incident Code

LC395

LOCATION

الشويرف, Ash Shwayrif, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Two civilians were reported killed in alleged Turkish drone attack on their car in Ash Shwayrif in Jabal al Gharbi in Libya on May 14th, according to local sources. The two men belong to the Mashashiya tribe. Libya 24 said that “Activists on social media reported that two young men from the Mashashiya tribe from

Summary

First published
May 14, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
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 belligerents
Turkish Military, Government of National Accord
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 14, 2020

Incident Code

LC396

LOCATION

قصر بن غشير: سوق زاد الخير, Qasr Bin Gashir: Forsa Street, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly killed by GNA or Turkish shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Khamis Mahmoud Al Sheikhi said: “The capital, a random shell fired by the Erdogan militia fell near the Zad Al-Khair market in Qasr Bin Gashir, killing Fathi Al-Ghoula, may God have mercy on him.” Tk Yahroug Kl shy wrote: “He moved

Summary

First published
May 14, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 15, 2020

Incident Code

LC397

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: الفرناج, Tripoli: Al Fornaj, Tarabulus, Libya

Two civilians were allegedly injured by indiscrimiante shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Injury of 2 displaced people, one of whom was seriously injured, and he is now under operations.” Tk Yahroug Kl shy said that several shells landed in the area, including on the Savings and Real Estate Investment

Summary

First published
May 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 15, 2020

Incident Code

LC398

LOCATION

طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road area of Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: “The media advisor to the Ministry of Health, Al-Amin Al-Hashemi, confirms that the Central Hospital of Tripoli received, today treated a 68-year-old civilian, who was injured as a result of a shell fired by Haftar

Summary

First published
May 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 15, 2020

Incident Code

LC399

LOCATION

طريق اشميخ, Ashmikh Road, Misrata, Libya

Two civilians were allegedly by a Turkish drone strike near Bani Walid. Tarhuna 24 said: “Turkish drone targeted a car transfer type veto by citizens of the city of Bani Walid coming from the corner across the road Gharyan. People have been targeted when they arrive to the area Ashmikh thankfully both survived with varying

Summary

First published
May 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

May 16, 2020

Incident Code

LC400

LOCATION

ميدان الاربعة شوارع, 4 Streets Square, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly injured by shelling on the Hadaba area of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote: “A shell landed in the 4 streets Al Haddad in the Hadaba area, and a civilian was wounded by shrapnel.” There is currently no further information available. Reports of fighting in the area point at GNA or

Summary

First published
May 16, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

May 16, 2020

Incident Code

LC401

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: الفرناج, Al Fornaj: University Dormitory, Tarabulus, Libya

Six civilians, including a child, were killed and 17 civilians were injured in alleged Libyan National Army (LNA) artillery strikes on Al Fornaj neighbourhood in Tripoli on May 16th, 2020. According to local sources, the strikes targeted housing units for displaced people at a university campus. The Libya Observer reported that “five people were killed

Summary

First published
May 16, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(1 child4 men)
Civilians reported injured
17
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
22 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 18, 2020

Incident Code

LC402

LOCATION

القره بوللي, Castelverde, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to four civilians were reported killed and others injured when mortars fell on Al Sab’a Buildings in Castelverde, Libya on May 18th, 2020. The Libya Observer tweeted “Three people were killed and others wounded in a rocket attack on the town of Castelverde, east of Tripoli, on Monday.” 218 News said that in a

Summary

First published
May 18, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 19, 2020

Incident Code

LC403

LOCATION

بئر التوتة, Bi'r Altota, Tarabulus, Libya

Four civilians were allegedly injured by GNA artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Alsaaa24 said: “Eyewitnesses reported that the heavy artillery shelling did not stop since the morning hours on the Bi’r Altota area and the Sharif Hotel in Qasr Bin Gashir by Syrian mercenaries and armed militias loyal to the ‘Government of Reconciliation’. They

Summary

First published
May 19, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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 belligerent
Government of National Accord
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Incident date

May 20, 2020

Incident Code

LC404

LOCATION

الحمرونية, Al Hamrouniya, Tarabulus, Libya

Several civilians were allegedly injured by GNA shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Akhbar Libya 24 said: “An informed source revealed that members of one family and another person were injured as a result of the fall of artillery shells of the Al-Wefaq [GNA] forces, in a random manner, on residential neighborhoods in the Qasr Bin

Summary

First published
May 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Government of National Accord
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 20, 2020

Incident Code

LC405

LOCATION

الدريبي, Edraiby, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly killed and seven more injured by LNA shelling on the Edraiby neighbourhood of Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: “A spokesman for the Ministry of Health of the National Accord Government confirmed that two Libyan citizens were injured, in addition to five Africans, as a result of the bombing that targeted the Edraiby area

Summary

First published
May 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

May 20, 2020

Incident Code

LC406

LOCATION

الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Tarabulus, Libya

Between six and eight civilians, including one child, were allegedly killed by a Turkish drone strike on Asabi’ah. Libya Witness tweeted: “6 civilians, including a child, were killed in a Turkish raid in the city of Asabi’ah, western Libya.” A pro-LNA Twitter account said seven civilians and a child were killed.

Summary

First published
May 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 8
(1 child)
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 belligerent
Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 28, 2020

Incident Code

LC407

LOCATION

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

Five civilians were reported injured by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Tk Yahroug Kl shy posted: “A report from the ambulance and rescue teams in the emergency apparatus reported that shells had fallen on houses in the Ain Zara area, and there are wounded civilians who are now being treated.” The Field Medicine and Support

Summary

First published
May 28, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
5
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
5 named
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Incident date

May 28, 2020

Incident Code

LC408

LOCATION

وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya

One paramedic was allegedly killed by shelling or gunshots in Wadi al Rabie. The Field Medicine and Support Center said: “The Field Medicine and Support Center mourns with great sadness and sorrow the death of our colleague, Dr. Hammam Abu Bakr Hamid, of the field hospital, Tajoura, as a result of him being targeted while

Summary

First published
May 28, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
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
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 30, 2020

Incident Code

LC409

LOCATION

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 said: “Citizen Hamza Al-Barghouth was wounded by shrapnel as a result of a missile landing in Qasr Bin Gashir area, which has been under heavy bombardment for more than a week.” Tk Yahroug Kl shy only reported heavy artillery shelling

Summary

First published
May 30, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 31, 2020

Incident Code

LC410

LOCATION

حي الاندلس, Hay Al Andalus, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to seven civilians were allegedly killed and up to twelve injured by indiscrimiante shelling on the Souq Al Talata area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center said three were killed and 11 injured. The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation posted that five were killed and eight injured, one of which a child

Summary

First published
May 31, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
8–12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
14 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 1, 2020

Incident Code

LC411

LOCATION

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

An unknown number of civilians was killed and injured in alleged GNA and Turkish shelling on residential areas of Qasr Bin Ghashir on June 1st, 2020, according to local sources. At least one child was among the victims. According to Khamis Al Sheikhi, “the Capital randomly targeted residential neighbourhoods in the centre of Qasr Bin

Summary

First published
June 1, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 2, 2020

Incident Code

LC412

LOCATION

بادرتن, Baderten, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Five men were killed in alleged LNA/UAE drone strikes on the city of Gheryan, Jabal Al Gharbi, on June 2nd, 2020, according to local sources. Simfaro reported that aircraft was hovering over the city for several hours, conducting ten strikes in separate areas. @EbrahimGasuda initially reported the names of three victims as the result of UAE

Summary

First published
June 2, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(5 men)
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 3, 2020

Incident Code

LC413

LOCATION

طريق المنارة, Al Manara Road, Tarabulus, Libya

Between 12 and 20 civilians were allegedly killed by a GNA or Turkish airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Al Marsad said: “A Turkish aircraft committed a massacre late yesterday, Wednesday, against the family of Al-Lafi, including women and children, in the Qasr Bin Gashir area, south of Tripoli, specifically in the Al-Manara area. Muhammad al-Lafi,

Summary

First published
June 3, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 20
Civilians reported injured
5–10
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
12 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 6, 2020

Incident Code

LC414

LOCATION

جنوب سرت, South of Sirte, Surt, Libya

Ten civilians, including two children, were allegedly killed by GNA or Turkish drone strike 50km south of Sirte. Libyan Crimes Watch reported: “Today, Saturday, June 6, at 2am GNA forces bombed civilian cars 50 km south of Sirte, which were receiving displaced families from Tarhuna, and the shelling killed ten (10) civilians, including two children,

Summary

First published
June 6, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
(2 children2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC415

LOCATION

جارف: قرارة القزاح, Jarif: Qarara Al Qazzah, Surt, Libya

Seven civilians of the same family, including three children and two women, were killed in alleged LNA airstrikes on their home in Qarara Al Qazah in Al Thalatheen/Jarif area in Jarif on June 8th, 2020, according to local sources. @LibyaCW reported that “the organisation recorded the fall of shells on three houses in Al Thalateen area

Summary

First published
June 8, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(3 children2 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
6–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, Turkish Military
Suspected target
GNA
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

June 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC416

LOCATION

مسجد وادي جارف , Jarif Valley Mosque, Surt, Libya

A civilian was killed and two other civilians were wounded in airstrikes on a mosque in the Jarif area on June 8th, 2020, according to Libyan Crimes Watch. Libyan Crimes Watch wrote that “a civilian was killed and two others were wounded as a result of a bombing by the air that we could not

Summary

First published
June 8, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
View Incident

Incident date

June 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC417

LOCATION

غرب سرت, Western Sirte, Surt, Libya

Five people, including paramedics, were killed in alleged LNA airstrikes with a Russian warplane on western Sirte on June 8th, 2020. Reportedly, GNA vehicles were targeted, including an ambulance. Libya Observer reported that, according to a source within the GNA that “a MiG 29 warplane, which Russia gave to Haftar recently, had raided Libyan Army

Summary

First published
June 8, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
GNA
Belligerents reported killed
2–3
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Incident date

June 9, 2020

Incident Code

LC418

LOCATION

وادي جارف, Wadi Jarif, Surt, Libya

Renewed shelling on Wadi Jarif west of Sirte on June 9th, 2020 led to deaths, injuries and displacement among civilians. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted “Intensive and random shelling on Wadi Jarif in Serte amid reports of deaths, injuries, destruction, and mass displacement of families.” Another post encouraged people to head to Ibn Sina hospital

Summary

First published
June 9, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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 belligerent
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
View Incident

Incident date

June 10, 2020

Incident Code

LC419

LOCATION

الساعدية, Al Sa'adeh, Tarabulus, Libya

Libya Al Ahrar reported that “the remains of a citizen were found in a civilian car, likely hit by a missile attack in the Al Sa’adeh area by the Haftar militia at the beginning of its aggression on the capital.” Also Burkan Al Ghadab Operation page posted the news saying that “Al-Jafara Security Directorate members

Summary

First published
June 10, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
View Incident

Incident date

June 10, 2020

Incident Code

LC420

LOCATION

وادي جارف, Wadi Jarif, Surt, Libya

A woman was killed after a mortar fell on her house in Jarif in Sirte on June 10th, 2020. She was identified by local sources as Dr. Malak Saleh Al Wafi. “Dr. Malak Saleh Al-Wafi dies after a shell landed in their house in Jarif,” said Libyan woman doctors. No further information is currently available.

Summary

First published
June 10, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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 belligerent
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 29, 2020

Incident Code

LC421

LOCATION

وادي أزكير, Wadi Azkir, Surt, Libya

A civilian was reportedly killed and another man was injured as the result of alleged LNA air or artillery strikes on Wadi Azkir, west of Sirte, on June 29th, 2020, according to local sources. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation reported that civilian Abdel Nabi Milad Ashtaiwi Al Sabi’i was killed alongside some of his camels in

Summary

First published
June 29, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

October 19, 2020

Incident Code

LC422

LOCATION

الجغبوب, Al Jaghboub, Al Butnan, Libya

Two fishermen were reported killed in alleged Egyptian airstrikes on Al Jaghboub near the Libyan-Egyptian border on October 19th, 2020, according to local sources. Libya Al Ahrar wrote that “a security source confirmed that two Libyan fishermen were killed between the Libyan-Egyptian borders as a result of their targeting by the Egyptian warplanes”, identifying the

Summary

First published
October 19, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
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 belligerent
Egyptian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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