Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

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
January 18, 2022
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 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
January 18, 2022
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 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
January 18, 2022
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 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
January 18, 2022
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 13, 2020

Incident Code

USSOM308-C

LOCATION

Araboow, Middle Juba, Somalia

Between one or two civilians were allegedly injured in US or Kenyan airstrike on Araboow. Halgan Media reported: “A series of blasts rocked a rural town of Araboow overnight in Somalia’s Middle Jubba province. The blasts said to be a result of a barrage of missiles fired down on the Militant controlled town. Sources that

Summary

First published
May 13, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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 belligerents
US Forces, Kenyan Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
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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
January 18, 2022
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

TS434a

LOCATION

مرناز , Maranaz, Aleppo, Syria

A child was reported injured in alleged shelling by Turkish forces on Maranaz in Aleppo on May 13th, 2020. @NotWoofers tweeted “Additional report of a civilian casualty from Turkish shelling tonight. A young boy has been severely peppered by shrapnel.” No further details are available.

Summary

First published
May 13, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 12, 2020

Incident Code

LC392

LOCATION

الحداد, Al Haddad, Tarabulus, Libya

One woman was reported killed and nine other civilians including four women were injured in alleged LNA shelling on the Al Haddad area in Tripoli, Libya on May 12th, 2020 according to local sources. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy posted “A shell landed on the Haddad area, on the Al Haddad Al Hadaba, which led to

Summary

First published
May 12, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
9
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
10 named
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Incident date

May 11, 2020

Incident Code

LC391

LOCATION

الشويرف, Ash Shwayrif, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Several trucks were reportedly targeted in alleged GNA or Turkish airstrikes near Ash Shwayrif, Jabal Al Gharbi, on May 11th, 2020. One civilian was injured. Tarhouna24 wrote that Saleh Abu Ghribi, a water tanker truck driver, was injured in alleged Turkish airstrikes. “Men of Al Amamira Al Mujahida Clan” posted photos on Facebook of his severely damaged

Summary

First published
May 11, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Known belligerent
Government of National Accord
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Known target
Other
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 11, 2020

Incident Code

LC390

LOCATION

بني وليد, Bani Walid, Tarabulus, Libya

A reportedly sick woman was injured when the ambulance she was in was targeted in an alleged Turkish drone strike near the city of Bani Walid on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Tripoli29 reported that “a Turkish drone bombed an ambulance with a sick woman inside.” @agly1988 tweeted that “an ambulance carrying a woman from

Summary

First published
May 11, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
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
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 11, 2020

Incident Code

LC389

LOCATION

بوقرين, Abugrein, Misrata, Libya

An unknown number of civilians died in alleged airstrikes by a UAE aircraft on two civilian cars near Abugrein on May 11th, 2020, according to Libya Al Ahrar. Libya Al Ahrar reported that, according to the Brigadier General of Sirte Al Jafra Operations Abdul Hadi Dara, “civilians were martyred as a result of the targeting

Summary

First published
May 11, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely 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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
United Arab Emirates Military
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 11, 2020

Incident Code

LC388

LOCATION

القداحية, Al Qaddahiyah, Misrata, Libya

One civilian died after his car was targeted with a missile, allegedly fired by LNA or Emirati drones, in Al Qaddahiyah on May 11th, 2020, according to local sources. Four other men were also killed, they were reportedly fighters with the militia of the Amateen martyrs. Burkan Al Ghadab Operation wrote that “Emirates drones targeted

Summary

First published
May 11, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
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
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Suspected target
GNA
Named victims
1 named
Belligerents reported killed
4
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

May 9, 2020

Incident Code

LC387

LOCATION

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

One woman was alegedly killed and three civilians were injured by artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed the victim and said: “The ambulance team at the Salaheddin field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center assisted the family of Muammar Abdel Salam Shaaban at dawn

Summary

First published
May 10, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 9, 2020

Incident Code

LC386

LOCATION

طريق السور, Al Sour Road, Tarabulus, Libya

Six civilians were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road in Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan posted on Facebook: “Abu Salim Municipal Council: 6 civilians were killed, including a mother and daughter, and dozens were wounded, as a result of the targeting of Haftar militias in the Al Sour road.” Al Arab QA quoted

Summary

First published
May 9, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
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Incident date

May 9, 2020

Incident Code

LC385

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: باب بن غشير, Tripoli: Bab Ben Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to six civilians were killed and 12 more injured by alleged LNA shelling on the Bab Ben Gashir area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed three dead civilians and 12 wounded. Mofida Aldriwi posted the names of four killed and 11 injured. Al Wasat said: “Today, Saturday, the Ministry of Interior

Summary

First published
May 9, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(2 children1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
11–12
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
16 named
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Incident date

May 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC384

LOCATION

قصر الحج, Qasr Al Hajj, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Between nine and ten civilians were allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike on Qasr Al Hajj. Al Maoukef Al Libi posted on Facebook: “Turkish occupation air forces bombard the Qasr A Hajj, which contains a gate belonging to the Directorate of Security of Alrujban and a medical team to combat the Corona virus. They are

Summary

First published
May 8, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 10
(9–10 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
Turkish Military
Named victims
9 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC383

LOCATION

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

Four civilians from the same family were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Ain Zara speaking said: “I am God, and to him, we shall review the death of Muhammad Abd Al-Salam Al-Tuwati, Abdel-Moneim Al-Tuwati, and Laila Al-Tuwati and Ashraf Al-Tuwati in Ain Zara due to the fall of a Grad missile from

Summary

First published
May 8, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 7, 2020

Incident Code

LC382

LOCATION

زاوية الدهماني , Zawiyat Al Dahmani, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to three civilians were allegedly killed and four more injured by LNA shelling on the Zawiyat Al Dahmani area of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies said five shells landed in the area and added: “Two policemen were killed at the Ministry of Interior, including insurance patrols and a civilian. The wounded are 2 civilians, one

Summary

First published
May 7, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–4
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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 6, 2020

Incident Code

LC381

LOCATION

الكريمية, Al Keramia, Tarabulus, Libya

Two civilians were killed and four more injured, all from the same family, by indiscriminate shelling on the Keramia area of Janzur. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “A family has arrived at 4:00 a.m. to the Al-Zawiya Street Hospital after a shell landed on the house in the Keramia area, which resulted in the death

Summary

First published
May 6, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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
Unknown
View Incident

Incident date

May 6, 2020

Incident Code

LC380

LOCATION

أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to six civilians were allegedly killed and up to 27 more injured by allegedly LNA shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported two deaths. Hona Souq Al-Khmies repored two dead and eight injured. The Field Medicine and Support Center said one person was killed and 27 more civilians

Summary

First published
May 6, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 6
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
8–27
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
Known target
GNA
Named victims
29 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 6, 2020

Incident Code

LC379

LOCATION

الطريق السريع الساحلي, Coastal Highway, Tarabulus, Libya

Three civilians were reported killed and 19 others including children injured in alleged LNA artillery attack on the coastal road of Tajoura, Libya on May 6th, 2020, according to local sources. Libya Observer reported that “Khalifa Haftar’s forces have carried out indiscriminate rocket attacks on the coastal road in Tajoura, eastern Tripoli, killing three civilians

Summary

First published
May 6, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–19
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
13 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

May 5, 2020

Incident Code

LC378

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: الهضبة البدري, Tripoli: Al Hadaba Al Badri, Tarabulus, Libya

A family of three, including a child and a woman, was killed in alleged LNA artillery strikes on their home in Al Hadaba Al Badri on May 5th, 2020, according to local sources. Two other civilians were injured. Libya Observer reported that “on Tuesday [May 5th] night, Haftar’s forces killed an entire family in Al Hadba

Summary

First published
May 5, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

May 3, 2020

Incident Code

LC377

LOCATION

بني وليد, Bani Walid, Misrata, Libya

Two civilians were allegedly killed by a GNA or Turkish drone strike near Bani Walid. Osama Olabidy tweeted that two young men from the Mashashiya tribe were killed while trying to selling to sell fuel in Bani Walid. In a previous tweet he said they were driving a Toyota Tundra. 218Tv wrote that “there were

Summary

First published
May 3, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
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, Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 1, 2020

Incident Code

ISSY011

LOCATION

معسكر الحسن بن الهيثم للتدريب الجامعي, Al Hassan Bin Al Haitham Military Training Camp, Homs, Syria

Up to 10 civilians were wounded and taken to hospitals in Homs, Syria after being hit by shrapnel from an explosion, allegedly as a result either of Israeli airstrikes or an accidental explosion, on an ammunition warehouse of Hezbollah within the camp of Hassan Bin Al Haitham on the road connecting Homs to Palmyra, Homs

Summary

First published
May 1, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–10
Causes of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict, 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
Israeli Military
Suspected target
Hezbollah
Named victims
5 named
Belligerents reported killed
9
Belligerents reported injured
2
View Incident

Incident date

May 1, 2020

Incident Code

LC376

LOCATION

جوار جامع نتيفه, Vicinity of Natifa Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya

Two civilians were killed and up to four more injured by LNA shelling on the Zanata neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “Sincere condolences to Professor Zahra Bizan on the death of the late God Almighty, her nephew, Youssef Abdel Hamid Bizan, who passed away, and his neighbor, Aqila Borkhis, with a missile

Summary

First published
May 1, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
3–4
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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

May 1, 2020

Incident Code

CS1944

LOCATION

حقل كونيكو النفطي, Koniko Oil Fields, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One civilian was reported killed on May 1st, 2020 allegedly by a sniper bullet fired at him by the American troops in Koniko oil field in Deir Ezzor or by YPG/QSD members who guard the oil field as local sources said. The victim who worked as a teacher in Raqqa city was identified as Yasser

Summary

First published
May 1, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, YPG
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

April 29, 2020

Incident Code

LC375

LOCATION

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

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

Summary

First published
April 29, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Known target
LNA
View Incident

Incident date

April 29, 2020

Incident Code

LC374

LOCATION

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

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

Summary

First published
April 29, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
6 named
View Incident

Incident date

April 28, 2020

Incident Code

LC373

LOCATION

مستشفى رويال التخصصي, Tripoli Royal Clinic, Tarabulus, Libya

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

Summary

First published
April 28, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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 belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Belligerents reported killed
2
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

April 28, 2020

Incident Code

LC372

LOCATION

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

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

Summary

First published
April 28, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
LNA
Named victims
4 named
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