Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

January 25, 2020

Incident Code

LC281

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: مسجد القمبري, Tripoli: Qambari Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was reportedly killed and up to three more injured because of LNA shelling on the Shurfat Al Malaha area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center said: “Resident Abdelhak Chakroun, a Moroccan national, who moved to the mercy of God as a result A shell landed in Shurfat Al Malaha area in

Summary

First published
January 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 25, 2020

Incident Code

LC280

LOCATION

مستشفى الصفوة , Al Safwa Hospital, Tarabulus, Libya

Between two and three civilians were allegedly injured because of indiscriminate shelling near the Al Safwa hospital in Tripoli. According to the Field Medicine and Support Center, “a shell targeted the Safwa clinic this evening, Saturday, 25-1-2020 in the Hadaba area, which resulted in the injury of citizen Hossam Nouri al-Mabrouk and citizen Yassin Ali

Summary

First published
January 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 22, 2020

Incident Code

LC279

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: مطار معيتيقة, Tripoli: Mitiga International Airport, Tarabulus, Libya

One child has reportedly been injured because of LNA shelling near Mitiga airport. Libya Observer said: “The media office of Volcano of Rage Operation said Wednesday that Khalifa Haftar’s forces breached the ceasefire agreement again by targeting Mitiga Airport in Tripoli with six Grad rockets leading to the suspension of flights for hours. The media

Summary

First published
January 22, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
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
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 16, 2020

Incident Code

LC278

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: البريقة, Tripoli: Al Barika oil company, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was reported injured from indiscriminate LNA shelling in the Airport road area of Tripoli despite an ongoing ceasefire. Al Wasat said: “The National Oil Corporation announced that shells fell on the airport road warehouse south of Tripoli, which belongs to Al Barika Oil Marketing Company, on Thursday evening, which led to the burning

Summary

First published
January 16, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
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
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

January 9, 2020

Incident Code

LC277

LOCATION

الوشكة, Al-Wushka, Surt, Libya

Two civilians, likely healthcare personnel, were reportedly killed by LNA shelling on Al-Wushka near Sirte. The Field Medicine and Support Center said that it “mourns the center’s employees: Khaled Omar Bakir (M) Hatem Ba’iyou Al Zahou (M) They are members of the Sirte field hospital affiliated to the center, who were martyred in a direct

Summary

First published
January 9, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 8, 2020

Incident Code

LC276

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: مصحة أويا, Tripoli: Oia Clinic, Tarabulus, Libya

A woman was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling in the Hadaba project area of Tripoli. Tk Yahroug Kl shy posted: “The Haj Al-Na’aji house was hit near the Oia clinic in the Hadaba area and a woman was injured by shrapnel.” Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the culprit.

Summary

First published
January 8, 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

January 7, 2020

Incident Code

LC275

LOCATION

سجن الرويني, Al Ruwaini Prison, Tarabulus, Libya

Two children were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Libya Alahrar TV reported: “Medical source to Al Ahrar: the death of two children from one family following the fall of a mortar shell fired by the gunmen of Haftar in Ain Zara.” The same source later published a picture of the victims saying

Summary

First published
January 7, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
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
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

January 5, 2020

Incident Code

LC274

LOCATION

الهضبة البدري, Al Hadaba Al Badri, Tarabulus, Libya

One girl was allegedly killed and three other civilians injured by indiscriminate shelling on the Al Hadaba Al Badri neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center (FMSC) said: “A shell targeted the home of the Kalila family this afternoon, Sunday, 5/1-2020, in the Hadaba Al Badri area, and resulted in the death of

Summary

First published
January 5, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 4, 2020

Incident Code

LC273

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: الكلية العسكرية, Tripoli: Military College, Tarabulus, Libya

In a massive incident, between 20 and 30 people were killed and 33 others injured in an alleged LNA or Emirati airstrike that targeted a military school in Al Hadaba, Tripoli, Libya on January, 4th, 2020, according to local sources. Libya Al Ahrar reported that victims of this attack don’t exceed the age of 25

Summary

First published
January 4, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Education
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
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
Belligerents reported killed
20–32
Belligerents reported injured
12–33
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Incident date

January 3, 2020

Incident Code

LC272

LOCATION

شرفة الملاحة, Shurfat Al Malaha, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was killed and a child was injured in alleged LNA forces shelling with BM-21 Grad missiles on Shurfat Al Malaha area near Maitika International Airport on January 3rd, 2020 according to local sources. The killed man was identified as Jumaa Al Qabaili and the injured child who was admitted to hospital was identified

Summary

First published
January 3, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
LNA
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 3, 2020

Incident Code

LC272a

LOCATION

عرادة, Arada, Tarabulus, Libya

A family home was reportedly hit by indiscriminate shelling in the Arada neigbourhood of Tripoli, resulting in possible civilian harm. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “One of the shells hit the house of the Kariyma family in Arada, and there were reports of injuries.” There is currently no further information available. Local reports of clashes

Summary

First published
January 3, 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
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army
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Incident date

January 2, 2020

Incident Code

LC271

LOCATION

بن عاشور, Ben Ashour, Tarabulus, Libya

According to local sources, three random mortar shells landed on Ben Ashour area in Tripoli, Libya on January 2nd, 2020. One of the mortars fell on the house of Quraira Ammar family causing injuries among civilians, while the other two fell on Al Sikka road. According to Africa Gate, civilians were warned not to gather

Summary

First published
January 2, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, Government of National Accord
Suspected target
LNA
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Incident date

January 2, 2020

Incident Code

LC270

LOCATION

الفرناج, Al Fornaj, Tarabulus, Libya

Local sources reported that a woman died as a result of alleged Haftar forces’ indiscriminate shelling on Al Fournaj area in Tripoli, Libya, on January 2nd, 2020. The woman who was killed after a random mortar hit her house is believed to belong to Al Aswad Family, but no other details are available at this

Summary

First published
January 2, 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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
LNA
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 1, 2020

Incident Code

LC268

LOCATION

شارع الكنيسة, Al Kanisa Street, Tarabulus, Libya

In the first incident of 2020, three civilians were reported killed and five others injured after an alleged LNA or UAE airstrike on a blacksmith store in Al Kanisa street in Al Swani, Tripoli, Libya on January 1st, 2020, according to local sources. A child was also wounded after the missile hit her house near

Summary

First published
January 1, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Suspected target
LNA
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Incident date

January 1, 2020

Incident Code

LC269

LOCATION

مشروع الهضبة, Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was reported killed and three others including a 70-year-old woman were injured by shrapnel in alleged LNA shelling on the Hadaba Project area in Tripoli, Libya on January 1st, 2020, according to local sources. The fatality was identified as Issam Wanis Al-Drou’i Al-Warfalli and sources reported that the four civilians might belong to the

Summary

First published
January 1, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

December 31, 2019

Incident Code

LC267

LOCATION

قصر أبو هادي, Qasr Abu Hadi, Surt, Libya

Conflicting reports emerged of alleged airstrikes by an unknown belligerent on the night of December 31st, 2019 and January 1st, 2020 on Abu Hadi area near the city of Sirte. A Central Gate reporter quoted local sources, who said that three people had died and two people were wounded in airstrikes on the Abu Hadi

Summary

First published
December 31, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
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 belligerent
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

December 30, 2019

Incident Code

LC266

LOCATION

شارع ولي العهد, Wali Al Ahed street, Tarabulus, Libya

One child (14) and a young man (18) were injured in alleged Libyan National Army shelling on Wali Al Ahed street in Abo Salim area of Tripoli on December 30th, 2019, according to local sources. Tk Yahrouq Kul Shy posted on Facebook that “a random shell landed in Wali Al Ahed street in front of

Summary

First published
December 30, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
LNA
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

December 29, 2019

Incident Code

LC265

LOCATION

ابي الاشهر, Bilash'har, Tarabulus, Libya

According to Libya Al Ahrar, a student at the Freedom Martyrs School in Abi Al-Shahr area in Tajura was injured in a bombardment by Haftar that targeted a farm adjacent to the school. No further details are available at the moment.

Summary

First published
December 29, 2019
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
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
LNA
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Incident date

December 29, 2019

Incident Code

LC264

LOCATION

شرفة الملاحة, Shurfat Al Malaha, Tarabulus, Libya

Airstrikes by the LNA and/or UAE on the Shurfat Al Malaha residential area, in the vicinity of Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport, reportedly killed an elderly woman and injured several more civilians including a child. Libya al Ahrar named the elderly victim as Al-Haja Zahra Al-Tamtam. Burkan al Ghadab said that two persons “from the expatriate labor

Summary

First published
December 29, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or 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
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
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Incident date

December 27, 2019

Incident Code

LC263

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: مشروع الهضبة, Tripoli: Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to six civilians including children were injured and one killed after the Tripoli neighbourhood of the Hadaba project was shelled, most likely by LNA forces. Several shells appear to have caused civilian harm, including one which struck the home of Omar Al-Ayat and one which fell outside a nearby mosque. Burkan al Ghadab reported

Summary

First published
December 27, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
GNA
View Incident

Incident date

December 27, 2019

Incident Code

LC262

LOCATION

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was reported killed and three others injured, following suspected LNA shelling of the Ain Zara area of Tripoli. A video posted to Facebook by Libya al Ahrar – presently the sole source for this event – featured a reporter who stated that “one civilian was killed and three others injured because of Haftar

Summary

First published
December 27, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Suspected target
GNA
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Incident date

December 26, 2019

Incident Code

LC261

LOCATION

صيدلية أوكسجين, Oxygen Pharmacy O2, Al Zawiyah, Libya

At least two civilians were killed and eight injured after LNA and/or UAE aircraft hit a pharmacy, a car and other civilian targets in Zawiya. The target of the LNA strikes was initially assumed to be the headquarters of the GNA’s Al Farouq battalion. However reports soon made clear that multiple nearby civilian objects had

Summary

First published
December 26, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
8
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 25, 2019

Incident Code

LC260

LOCATION

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

According to local sources, a teenage boy named as Mahmoud Hussein Rabah Al-Jorni was killed after what was described as a ‘random shell’ hit the family farm at Qaser Bin Ghashir. His death was initially reported by a relative, Mohammed Hasan al-Jurni. Facebook site Tk Yahrouq Kl shy first noted that “Several shells landed in

Summary

First published
December 25, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

December 24, 2019

Incident Code

LC259

LOCATION

منطقة بـئر الأسطى ميـلاد, Vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tarabulus, Libya

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, drone or artillery strikes, reportedly conducted by the Libyan National Army or the United Arab Emirates in the vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tajoura, Libya, killed up to four civilians including two women and injured 12 other non-combatants according to local reports. A vegetable market and civilian cars

Summary

First published
December 24, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(0–1 children2 women0–1 men)
Civilians reported injured
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.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Named victims
15 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

December 22, 2019

Incident Code

LC258a

LOCATION

طرابلس‎, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya

One child was reportedly injured by shelling near the Airport road in Tripoli. Libyan Crimes Watch said: “On December 22, a child was injured by shrapnel in several areas of his body, as a result of a shell landing near his house on the airport road.” Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or

Summary

First published
December 22, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or 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

December 22, 2019

Incident Code

LC258

LOCATION

الباعيش, Al Baaysh, Tarabulus, Libya

Grad missiles reportedly fired by LNA forces struck civilian neighbourhoods in Al Baaysh, Tajoura, injuring three civilians. Libya Akbar News reported that “Local sources confirmed that missile shells landed in the Tajoura region, amid reports of civilian casualties.” Burkan Al Ghadab said that “Indiscriminate Grad missile shells fired by the war criminal militia militia Haftar

Summary

First published
December 22, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
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
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

December 20, 2019

Incident Code

LC257

LOCATION

مسلاتة, Msallata, Marqab, Libya

Air and missile strikes on the city of Msallata by the LNA and UAE killed three civilians, according to local reports. Initially airstrikes had targeted a convoy of militants carrying what were said to be “Al-Wefaq militants” on the road outside Mislata. Address Libya claimed for example that “The Air Force bombed the locations and

Summary

First published
December 20, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
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
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
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Incident date

December 19, 2019

Incident Code

LC256

LOCATION

مصراتة, Misurata, Misrata, Libya

During a night of heavy LNA and UAE attacks on the city of Misurata – with at least 17 airstrikes reported, mostly targeting military sites – up to six civilians were locally reported injured. According to Libya al Ahrar, “A medical source confirms to Libya Al-Ahrar the arrival of 6 wounded civilians to the emergency

Summary

First published
December 19, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–6
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
View Incident

Incident date

December 16, 2019

Incident Code

LC255

LOCATION

مشروع الهضبة, Hadaba project, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly killed in the Hadaba project area of Tripoli. Al Wasat reported: “A citizen was killed and a child was wounded when random shells landed in Tripoli.” Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: “A random shell has landed on the house of the Al-Arabi family in Al-Hadba project.” Reports of fighting in the

Summary

First published
December 16, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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

December 16, 2019

Incident Code

LC254

LOCATION

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

One civilian was allegedly killed by LNA artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center (FMSC) said: “Salem Al-Nafis Field Hospital, Salah Al-Din, affiliated to the Center for Field Medicine and Support, treated Mr. Ali Ramadan Al-Harak in Salaheddin today, Monday 16-12-2019, who was wounded with shrapnel of shells

Summary

First published
December 16, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
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
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
Named victims
1 named
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