You are here
History of Conflicts » Mapping of Political Violence in Lebanon » Heavy shelling over Beirut, Jbeil and Batroun. Thirty-one civilians killed that day and at least 121 injured.
Conflict Incident Report
Heavy shelling over Beirut, Jbeil and Batroun. Thirty-one civilians killed that day and at least 121 injured.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
August 20, 1985
Death toll:
31persons
Number of Injured:
121persons
August 20, 1985: East and West Beirut came under heavy shelling, as well as Jbeil and Batroun in North Lebanon. Thirty-one civilians were killed that day and at least 121 injured.
Nearby Incidents
Jubail / Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace
Jubail / LAF: Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace
Jubail / Car accident snarls traffic in Halat
Jubail / 5 Israeli planes breach national airspace
Jubail / Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace