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Incident Date
23 April 2016
Incident Code
LC029
Location
القصارات, Al Kassarat, Darnah, Libya
Three civilians including one woman died and up to seven more people were wounded in strikes on Derna, according to local media. The source Alnabaa reported “12 raids”, while some other sources reported that barrel bombs were dropped. LNA posted a video of its forces dropping a bomb on a ‘terrorist ammunition store’ in the sports…
Summary
Published
23 April 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–7
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
13 April 2016
Incident Code
LQ029
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
LNA MiG-23s targeted two vessels near Benghazi according to the official Facebook page. Another plane hit four reported ISIL targets near Garyounis in Qawarsheh and Garyounis. The status of any civilian crew onboard the vessels remains unknown.
Summary
Published
13 April 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 March 2016
Incident Code
LQ028
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
According to its Facebook page, an LNA MiG-21 and a MiG-23 targeted an alleged terrorist headquarters in Qawarsheh and completely destroyed it. The strikes took place at 12:10. At 15:58 the MiG-21 reportedly struck two vessels 150km west off the coast of Benghazi. At 22:45 the helicopter formation targeted two boats and at 03:25 and…
Summary
Published
29 March 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
18 March 2016
Incident Code
LQ027
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
In a separate incident to LC027, the LNA reported that it targeted ‘terrorist operation rooms’ with MiG-21s and MiG-23s in Qawarsheh. It also said it sunk two rafts 150 West of Benghazi at 22:45 and a vessel at 03:25. At 04:55 another vessel was reportedly targeted and destroyed.
Summary
Published
18 March 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
18 March 2016
Incident Code
LC028
Location
شواطئ بنغازي, Benghazi Shoreline, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA targeted a marine trailer reportedly carrying 10 tanks, 3 containers of ammunition and a number of vehicles off the shores of Benghazi at around 03:00 according to its Facebook page. In an apparent maritime version of a double tap strike, the LNA further reported that other boats then tried to save the people…
Summary
Published
18 March 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 March 2016
Incident Code
LC027
Location
الهواري, Al-Hawary, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA posted a video of a helicopter squadron targeting alleged terrorists. The video depicts people caught in explosions, and vehicles and buildings suffering damage. However the combatant status of those hit is unclear.
Summary
Published
15 March 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
9 March 2016
Incident Code
LC026
Location
الزعفران, Zaafran, Surt, Libya
Two female children and their mother from Hamad Hamed Al-Sayah Hambali were among up to eight victims who died in airstrikes on the area of Zafaran and the power station in Sirte, local media reported. The daughters were named as Isra and Wafaa. According to Mahmoud Mohamed Salem on March 9th, “there were frequent reports of…
Summary
Published
9 March 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–8
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
9 March 2016
Incident Code
LQ026
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA reported that it destroyed two sea vessels West of Benghazi near Al Jawhara resort. The statement says that the boats belonged to the Derna Shura Council and were carrying ‘fighters and ammunition’. In addition, the LNA launched strikes on reported positions of the terrorist militias in Qawarsheh and the perimeter of the cement factory…
Summary
Published
9 March 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 March 2016
Incident Code
LC025
Location
جارف, Jarf, Surt, Libya
One man died and his son and another man were wounded in an airstrike on the village of Jarf, local media reported. Multiple sources, including Ewan Libya, named the fatality as Muhammad Hessar Amouri, adding that his son Abu-Shiba Abdulrahman Abustah was wounded, as was a third man, named as Omran Zerouq Khattari. According to @AbuzeidSultan, the Muhammad Hessar…
Summary
Published
6 March 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
24 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ025a
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA launched “accurate” airstrikes against terrorist militias in Qawarsheh and Sabri according to their Facebook page.
Summary
Published
24 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 February 2016
Incident Code
LC024
Location
صبراتة: قصر تليل / علالقة, Sabratha, Qasr Talil / Alalqa, Al Zawiyah, Libya
Two civilians of Serbian embassy staffers died along with a reported two or more women in a US airstrike in Sabratha which overall killed between 43 and 60 people – mostly Tunisians, who were allegedly training to carry out atrocities in Tunisia on behalf of ISIS. The strike also reportedly killed Noureddine Chouchane, a senior member of…
Summary
Published
19 February 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
10 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ025
Location
بنغازي, Jawhara Resort, Benghazi, Libya
LNA and various sources reported that it targeted ‘terrorists strongholds’ in Sidi Faraj, Al-Laithi, Bouatni and Garyounis, near Nabous Square. It also hit a vessel 40 km off the Coast. According to Al Wasat, the vessel was loaded with ammunition. According to the LNA’s official site, “A Libyan Arab air force fighter on Wednesday targeted…
Summary
Published
10 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 February 2016
Incident Code
LQ024
Location
درنة, Derna, Darnah, Libya
A Libyan Air Force MIG-23 was shot down in the Sidi Khalid area, 35 km West of Derna, after conducting airstrikes in Derna according to various sources. Apparently, the plane had shelled the 400 neighbourhoods in retaliation for the killing of civilians on February 7th. The Libya Observer reported that the Derna Shura Council, which…
Summary
Published
8 February 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 February 2016
Incident Code
LC023
Location
درنة: باب طبرق, Bab Tobruk, Darnah, Libya
An unknown aircraft bombed the Bab Tobruk neighbourhood near the medical centre in Derna, which led to the death of a woman and her child, according to local and international sources. The three strikes, which reportedly targeted the Shura Council, damaged the Al Wahda hospital and the Omar bin Khattab mosque in the Zuhour district…
Summary
Published
7 February 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
31 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ023
Location
بنغازي, Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
LNA reported that it carried out intensive airstrikes against ISIS targets in the Sabri, Bouatni, Al-Leithi, Hawari and Qawarsheh areas of Benghazi. However, despite the intensive attacks there were no known local reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
31 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ022
Location
بنغازي, Power plant, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Benghazi. The Air Force targeted a field hospital and an ammuniton store in Sidi Faraj, a camp in Garyounis, ISIS centres in Sabri and Al-Leithi and various vehicles at the axis of the Safsafa project. An UNSMIL report later noted that a power plant had…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
5 January 2016
Incident Code
LQ021
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
The LNA reported that it conducted airstrikes against what it described as terrorists in the neighbourhoods of Hawari, the fish market, and Bosnib, along with other targets in the Western part of the city. Al Arabiya reported that a MiG-21 was also shot down by ISIS during the bombings, crashing without reported loss of life in…
Summary
Published
5 January 2016
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 December 2015
Incident Code
LC022
Location
اجدابيا, Ajdabiya, Al Wahat, Libya
LNA strikes reportedly targeted alleged terrorists in the industrial area of Ajdabiya. Sources reported that a Sudanese cafe and/or car repair shop was struck during the raids – along with a policeman travelling nearby in his car. Up to three civilians reportedly died with as many as 19 more wounded. According to Libya 24, “military…
Summary
Published
26 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
17–19
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
10 December 2015
Incident Code
LQ020
Location
بنغازي, Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
Twitter sources reported airstrikes in the Benghazi neighbourhoods of Leithi, Al-Halis, Al-Nahr, Tika and Bouatni. According to @LibyasChannel, “the Air Force continued to target the sites of terrorists in Al-Leithi and Alnahr road and Hawari and the western axis in the vicinity of the region of Alhalis”. There were no known public reports of civilian harm…
Summary
Published
10 December 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
7 December 2015
Incident Code
LQ019
Location
بنغازي, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya
According to local sources, more than 18 LNA airstrikes were carried out in Benghazi in the areas of Ganfouda, Bouatni, Sidi Faraj near the cement factory, and Marissa port. The strikes in Ganfouda reportedly targeted a convoy with 16 cars. On December 7th, Sputnik said: “Libyan air force spokesman Nasir al-Hassi told Sputnik that Libyan…
Summary
Published
7 December 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
LQ018
Location
درنة, port, Darnah, Libya
LNA helicopters reportedly targeted a boat loaded with weapons off the coast of Derna belonging to the Shura Council. Alarabiya said that the captain of the boat initially claimed it was carrying humanitarian aid. Sources reported that the strike killed Ansar Al Sharia leader Hamid Alshaari. According to Alshorook, "Ansar al-Sharia, the so-called Shura Council of Mujahideen…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
24 November 2015
Incident Code
LC021
Location
مسلاتة, Msallata, Marqab, Libya
Five civilians died, and up to 16 more were wounded in an airstrike or artillery attack on a checkpoint in Msallata near Khoms, local media reported. According to Reda Issa, “Misurata Central Hospital received the bodies of five martyrs who were killed by the treacherous bombing Tuesday morning at the Maslata gate.” Abdulwahab Mlitan also reported…
Summary
Published
24 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
16
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
LQ017
Location
بنغازي, Nairouz family resort, Benghazi, Libya
LNA strikes reportedly targeted alleged terrorists in Benghazi in the Sabri, and fish market areas and at Marissa port. Al Arabiya accompanied a helicopter that took part in the raids with a camera. According to Rihab, “the Libyan air force on Sunday evening [Nov 8th] bombed sites belonging to the organisation of ISIS in the…
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ016
Location
الظهير, Al Dahir, Surt, Libya
Unidentified warplanes reportedly carried out multiple airstrikes in the east, south and west of Sirte at midnight, local media reported. According to Akhbar Alaan, “unidentified warplanes launched air strikes on the Libyan city of Sirte targeting areas occupied by an ISIS in the south and west of the city, eyewitnesses said.” There were no known…
Summary
Published
29 October 2015
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
19 October 2015
Incident Code
LC020
Location
اليثى, Al Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
Five people, including children, were killed by a shell in Leithi in eastern Benghazi, according to Russia Today. Russia Today reported: “‘The initial result of the shell that fell on Al-Leithi area is 4 dead and four wounded, mostly children under the age of 10, and there are critical cases,’ said the hospital of Al-Jalaa…
Summary
Published
19 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
12 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ015
Location
بنغازي, Leithi, Benghazi, Libya
Various social media sources reported airstrikes in the Bouatni, Leithi and Al-Nahr areas of Benghazi in response to artillery shelling by alleged ISIS members. One source – @hamza27990139 – claimed an apartment building was hit but didn’t say if there was civilian harm. They said that “the Libyan airforce bombed an ISIS position in an apartment building”.
Summary
Published
12 October 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
1 October 2015
Incident Code
LQ014
Location
بنغازي, Benghazi: port, Benghazi, Libya
Various sources reported that the LNA bombed three ships said to have been trying to deliver weapons to alleged terrorists in Benghazi. According to Libya’s Channel, “Maj. Mohammed Al-Hijazi said that the Air Force bombed three ships last night headed from Misrata Port carrying ammunition and fighters destined for the city of Benghazi to support…
Summary
Published
1 October 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
28 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ013
Location
بنغازي, port, Benghazi, Libya
Local sources reported LNA air and artillery strikes in the Sabri and fish market neighbourhoods, and near the cement factory. In addition, a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port was targeted. There were no known public reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
28 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
27 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ012
Location
بنغازي, Bouatni, Benghazi, Libya
Local sources reported multiple helicopter strikes on Benghazi in the Bouatni, Sabri, Leithi and fish market areas. It also posted a video showing artillery shelling but didn’t specify on the location. There were no public reports of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
27 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 September 2015
Incident Code
LQ011
Location
بنغازي, 319 camp, Benghazi, Libya
Six LNA airstrikes and artillery actions reportedly hit Bouatni, the fish market area and Sabri in Benghazi. One airstrike also hit a boat allegedly loaded with weapons trying to enter Marissa port. According to Akhbar Libya 24, Ansar al-Sharia responded with indiscriminate artillery shelling on residential areas to the strikes but only caused damage to…
Summary
Published
26 September 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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