UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadets
[FATALITY]Jan 4, 2020 · CAIG · Wing Loong II · Riyadh
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FATALITY
Event Date
Jan 4, 2020
Primary Entity
CAIG
Robotic Platform
Wing Loong II
Jurisdiction / Location
Riyadh
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A BBC Africa Eye investigation revealed that the UAE used a Wing Loong II drone to fire a Chinese Blue Arrow 7 missile at a military academy in Tripoli, Libya, in January 2020, killing 26 unarmed cadets. The drone was operated from Libya's Al-Khadim air base under UAE control.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53917791
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53917791
- Inspect Filing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripoli_military_school_airstrike
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripoli_military_school_airstrike
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadets?
A BBC Africa Eye investigation revealed that the UAE used a Wing Loong II drone to fire a Chinese Blue Arrow 7 missile at a military academy in Tripoli, Libya, in January 2020, killing 26 unarmed cadets. The drone was operated from Libya's Al-Khadim air base under UAE control.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 4, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadets?
Wing Loong II by CAIG is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Riyadh.
Has anyone responded to UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadets?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadets?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.