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Incident Code

LC375

Incident date

April 29, 2020

Location

أبو الغرب: محطة وقود نسيم الشروق, Naseem al Shorouk Gas Station, Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Geolocation

30.665078, 13.578995 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were allegedly killed by a GNA or Turkish airstrike near Abu Al Ghurab.

The LNA media center said: “Two ambulances have been attacked, and two people inside died following a Turkish drone strike at 10 am, on Wednesday, 04/29/2020
The attack occurred in the Abu Al Ghurab area, inside the petrol station.”

Libya 24 published a statement by the GNA: “The [GNA] military media announced on Wednesday, targeting three cars carrying ammunition belonging to what it described as Haftar forces, in reference to the army, through air force raids in the Abu Al Ghurab area south of Mizda, confirming the fall of those wounded.”

Mohammed Abo al Qassem said that all of those in the car died after being wounded.

The incident occured at approximately 10:00 am local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Declared strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
  • Known target
    LNA

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • Petrol station allegedly targeted by a GNA or Turkish strike on April 4th, 2020 (via Mohammed Abo al Qassem)
  • Cars allegedly targeted by a GNA or Turkish strike on April 4th, 2020 (via Mohammed Abo al Qassem)
  • Cars allegedly targeted by a GNA or Turkish strike on April 4th, 2020 (via Mohammed Abo al Qassem)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention a petrol station being struck between Qurayyat (القريات) and Nessma gate (وبوابة نسمة). Researching visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to Naseem al Shorouk Gas Station, for which the coordinates are: 30.665078, 13.578995

Government of National Accord Assessment:

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

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Declared strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
  • Known target
    LNA

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC374

Incident date

April 29, 2020

Location

مطار معيتيقة الدولي: جهاز الطب العسكري, Mitiga Airport: Military Medical Authority Headquarters, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.895041, 13.2785 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was killed and at least five others, including a woman, were killed in alleged LNA artillery strikes on the Military Medical Authority headquarters on the Mitiga airport, Tripoli, on April 29th, 2020.

Field Medicine and Support Center reported that “the Military Medical Authority building was hit by indiscriminate shells, which caused the death of engineer Tariq Ahmed Abu Azoum Al Megrahi.” The FMSC also reported the names of five injured civilians, including a 49-year-old woman, adding that they received medical treatment in Al Abraj clinic. Libya Al Ahrar reported that six civilians were killed.

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted a video of shelling on the yard of Mitiga airport hospital.

Both Burkan Al Ghadab Operation and Libya Al Ahrar blamed the LNA for the shelling.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Tariq Ahmed Abu Azoum Al Megrahi طارق احمد ابوعزوم المقرحي
Age unknown male engineer killed
Mustafa Jumaa Dhiyaf مصطفى جمعة ضياف
51 years old male injured
Al Siddiq Bashir Talha الصديق بشير طلحة
55 years old male injured
Fatima Sassi فاطمة ساسي
49 years old female injured
Ali Shaaban Qaddour على شعبان قدور
29 years old male injured
Ayman Al Taher ايمن الطاهر
43 years old male injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    5–6
  • 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 (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

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    Blurred photo of an injured civilian after alleged LNA shelling on the Military Medical Authority building on Mitiga airport base on April 29th, 2020 (via FMSC).

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    Injured civilian after alleged LNA shelling on the Military Medical Authority building on Mitiga airport base on April 29th, 2020 (via FMSC).

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Military Medicine Authority Headquarters (جهاز الطب العسكري), allegedly located within the Mitiga Airport (مطار معيتيقة الدولي) premises. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Mitiga Airport are: 32.895041, 13.2785.

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 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    5–6
  • 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 (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC372

Incident date

April 28, 2020

Location

الغضوية , قصر ابو هادي‎ , Al Ghudwiyah, Ra’s At Tabal , Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Geolocation

31.299779, 13.467397 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Up to five civilians were killed and two others injured in an alleged GNA or Turkish drone attack on a civilian truck carrying boxes of bees in the Al-Ghudwiyah area near the entrance of Ra’s at Tabal, Nasmah, Libya on April 28th, 2020. The local sources also said the two injured civilians are in critical conditions in the hospital.

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted that “A drone bombed a truck carrying boxes of bees in Nasmah area, leading to the death of four civilians.”

Tarhouna 24 identified the four victims as Hafez Omar Al-Sudani, Mohamed Ambeya Al-Sudani, Issam Muhammad Muhammad al-Rikabi and Mustafa Saad.

218TV raised the death toll to five saying that five civilians were killed in the attack including migrant workers, and described one of the victims Hafez Omar Al-Sudani as “director of the Nasmah municipality’s human resources department.”

Burkan Al Ghadab reported from the Libyan Army Spokesman that “The Libyan air force carried out two combat strikes earlier, targeting two trucks transporting logistical equipment and ammunition in the Nasmah area, which was on its way to supply the Haftar terrorist militia south of the capital Tripoli.”

Libya Review said the attack was done by Turkish forces on a food truck near Bani Walid.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Hafiz Omar Al Sudan حافظ عمر السوداني
Adult male killed
Mohammed Ambeeh Al Sudani محمد امبيه السوداني
Age unknown male killed
Issam Muhammad Muhammad al-Rikabi عصام محمد محمد الركابي
Age unknown male killed
Mustafa Saad مصطفى سعد
Age unknown male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 5
  • (4 men)
  • 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
  • Suspected target
    LNA

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

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    A civilian among five killed in alleged GNA/Turkey drone attack on Nessma in Libya on April 29th, 2020 (via @LibyaReview)

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    A civilian among five killed in alleged GNA/Turkey drone attack on Nessma in Libya on April 29th, 2020 (via @LibyaReview)

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    A civilian among five reported killed in alleged GNA/Turkey drone attack on Nessma in Libya on April 29th, 2020 (via @LibyaReview)

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    Aftermath of an alleged Turkish/GNA drone attack on a civilian truck in Nassma area, Libya on April 28th, 2020 (via Tk Yahrouq Kl shy)

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    Aftermath of an alleged Turkish/GNA drone attack on a civilian truck in Nassma area, Libya on April 28th, 2020 (via Tk Yahrouq Kl shy)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Al Ghudwiyah (الغضوية) area of Ra’s At Tabal  (راس الطبل) village. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ra’s At Tabal are: 31.299779, 13.467397.

Government of National Accord Assessment:

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

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 5
  • (4 men)
  • 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
  • Suspected target
    LNA

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC373

Incident date

April 28, 2020

Location

مستشفى رويال التخصصي, Tripoli Royal Clinic, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.833952, 13.222026 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

LNA militias allegedly shelled Al Shok road in Tripoli on April 28th, 2020, according to local sources. Patients of the intensive care unit at the Royal Clinic were reportedly minorly injured in the shelling.

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote that shells fell on Al Shok road and Karnifaal street, adding that the family farm of Enka Rabbi provided shelter.

Burkan Al Ghadab Operation reported that the intensive care unit of the Royal Clinic on Al Shouk road was targeted by Haftar militias, writing that “five patients were receiving treatment in the intensive care unit when the first mortar shell fell, and we thank God for the speed of evacuating them with minor injuries before unimaginable consequences happened.” Burkan Al Ghadab also posted a video of the reportedly destroyed clinic. It is unclear how many patients were injured in the artillery strikes.

Tarhouna24 also reported shelling on the medical clinic but added that there were reports of killed and wounded fighters.

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
    2
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown
  • Belligerents reported killed
    2
  • Belligerents reported injured
    2

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Alleged LNA shelling targeted Al Shouk road on April 28th, 2020 (via Tk Yahrouq Kl shy).

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Tripoli Royal Clinic (مستشفى رويال التخصصي), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.833952, 13.222026. 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
    2
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown
  • Belligerents reported killed
    2
  • Belligerents reported injured
    2

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC371

Incident date

April 27, 2020

Location

الشريدات, Sharidat, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.683889, 13.771944 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A woman and her son were killed and up to three other family members were injured by alleged LNA shelling on their home in Al Sharidat area, Castelverde on April 27th, 2020, according to local sources.

February TV reported “the death of Mrs. Al Khadra Salem Al Falaghi and one of her children, and the injury of her three other children, due to the serious shelling of their house in Al Sharidat area near the dawn of today by the terrorist militia of Haftar.”

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote that “a shell landed on the house of the late Muhammad Ibrahim Al Sharqawi in Al Sharidat area, which led to the death of his wife Al Khadra Salem Al Faghli and his 23-year-old son Hussein. His [other] children Arafa and Hisham were seriously injured and they are now in intensive care.” The Field Medicine & Support Center reported that Hussein Muhammad Al Sharqawi was 29 years old instead of 23.

Several sources, such as @Lyobserver reported that three family members were injured, in addition to the woman and son killed.

Burkan Al Ghadab Operation blamed Haftar militias and reported the incident occurred around dawn.

The incident occured around dawn.

The victims were named as:

Family members (4)

Al Khadra Salem Al Faghli الخضره سالم الفغلي
Adult female wife of the late Muhammad Ibrahim Al Sharqawi killed
Muhammad Al Sharqawi حسين محمد الشرقاوي
23 - 29 years old male son of the late Muhammad Ibrahim Al Sharqawi killed
Arafa Muhammad Al Sharqawi عرفة محمد الشرقاوي
18 years old male son of the late Muhammad Ibrahim Al Sharqawi injured
Hisham Mohammed Al Sharqawi هشام محمد الشرقاوي
36 years old male son of the late Muhammad Ibrahim Al Sharqawi injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 woman1 man)
  • 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 attacker
    Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (7) [ collapse]

  • Alleged victim undergoing surgey after LNA shelling on Castelverde on April 26th, 2020 (via February TV)
  • Alleged victim undergoing surgey after LNA shelling on Castelverde on April 26th, 2020 (via February TV)
  • Alleged victim undergoing surgey after LNA shelling on Castelverde on April 26th, 2020 (via February TV)
  • One of the injured men receiving medical help in a hospital after alleged LNA shelling on Castelverde, April 27th 2020 (via FMSC).
  • Up to three family members were injured in alleged LNA shelling on their home in Castelverde, April 27th 2020 (via FMSC).
  • One of the victims receiving medical help in a hospital after alleged LNA shelling on Castelverde, April 27th 2020 (via FMSC).
  • Medical staff helping one of the injured victims after alleged LNA shelling on Castelverde, April 27th 2020 (via FMSC).

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Sharidat (الشريدات), for which the generic coordinates are: 32.683889, 13.771944. 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 Sharidat (الشريدات).

    Imagery:
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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
    2
  • (1 woman1 man)
  • 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 attacker
    Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC370

Incident date

April 25, 2020

Location

دمشق, Damascus, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.853252, 13.195059 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Five civilians were allegedly injured my LNA shelling on the Damascus neighbourhood of Tripoli.

The Field Medicine and Support Center said: “The Green Hill (Al Hadaba Al Khadra’) Hospital today, Saturday, 4/25/2020, received five wounded people as a result of being hit by indiscriminate shells in the Damascus neighborhood.”

Libya Alahrar TV reported LNA shelling in the area without mentioning civilian harm.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Amir Suleiman
28 years old male injured
Bashir Yousef
29 years old male injured
Muhammad Masoud
30 years old male injured
Zakaria Fathi Al-Na'as
28 years old male injured
Omar Abdel Fattah
29 years old male injured

Summary

  • 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
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Libyan National Army

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (9) [ collapse]

  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via Libya Alahrar TV)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via FMSC)
  • Building allegedly damaged by LNA shelling on Tripoli on April 25th, 2020 (via FMSC)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the area of Damascus (دمشق), for which the possible coordinates are: 32.853252, 13.195059. 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
    5
  • 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 (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC366

Incident date

April 24, 2020

Location

مشروع الموز, Banana project, Tripoli, Libya

Geolocation

32.841667, 13.273056 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was allegedly killed by indiscriminate shelling near the Banana project in Tripoli.

The Field Medicine and Support Center initially said he was injured: “The University Hospital in Tripoli also received Mohammed Anwar Al-Bahri, who suffered a neck injury, as a result of the fall of a random shell in Al-Sabaa area, behind Al-Jadida prison, and he was transferred to Kaddour clinic for an urgent operation.”

Tk Yahrough Kl shy later said that he deceased.

Local reports of shelling point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mohammed Anwar Al-Bahri
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of the Banana Project (مشروع الموز) for which the generic coordinates are: 32.841667, 13.273056. 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
    Contested 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 attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

LC367

Incident date

April 24, 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

Four civilians were allegedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Ain Zara.

The Field Medicine and Support Center said: “The field department of the University Hospital Tripoli, a field hospital affiliated to the Center for Field Medicine and Support, received, today, Saturday 25/4/2020, four cases of expatriate workers from the state of Niger as a result of being subjected to shelling in Ain Zara.”

Tk Yahrouq Kl shy and Hona Souq Al-Khmies only reported shelling without mentioning civilian harm.

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

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Abdul Karim Amadou
Adult male injured
Issa Salou
Adult male injured
Shuaib Abdul Rahman Idris
19 years old male Foot injury injured
Al Zubair Ibrahim
25 years old male Hand injury injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested 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
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

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    Victim of shelling on Ain Zara on April 24th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Victim of shelling on Ain Zara on April 24th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Victim of shelling on Ain Zara on April 24th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Victim of shelling on Ain Zara on April 24th, 2020 (via FMSC)

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    Victim of shelling on Ain Zara on April 24th, 2020 (via FMSC)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Ruwaimi (الرويمي) allegedly located within the town of Ain Zara (عين زارة). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ain Zara are: 32.816556, 13.267525.

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
    Contested 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
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attackers
    Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (3) [ collapse]