Drone strikes ignite massive fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery
Libya's largest operating oil refinery hit by drones for the third time in two days, threatening continued operations.
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A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at Libya's Zawiya refinery on Monday, August 10, igniting a massive fire that firefighters worked to extinguish. The attack was the third drone strike on Libyan oil facilities in two days. Libya's national oil company warned it may halt operations at the refinery if drone attacks continue, though the identity of those behind the strikes remains unclear.
- Libya's Zawiya refinery—the country's largest operating facility—was hit by a drone strike on August 10, igniting a massive gasoline fire.
- The attack was the third drone strike on Libyan oil facilities in two days, indicating a sustained campaign.
- Libya's national oil company warned it may shut down refinery operations if attacks continue, threatening the nation's oil production.
- The identity of those responsible for the drone strikes remains unknown.
How it unfolded
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Report Firefighting efforts ongoing
Libyan authorities battle the blaze at the major oil refinery as firefighters work to extinguish the remnants of the massive fire.
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Report National oil company issues warning
Libya's national oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
“National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.”
Libya's national oil company · Press ↗ -
Report Fire rages at refinery
Al Jazeera reports a drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.
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Event Third drone attack in two days
Monday's strike on Zawiya marked the third drone attack on Libyan oil facilities within a 48-hour period.
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Event First drone strike on Zawiya refinery
A drone hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery, Libya's largest operating facility, located about 47 kilometers from the Mediterranean town of Zawiya. The strike ignited a massive fire.
What people are saying verbatim
“A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.”
Al Jazeera, News outlet · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 10
“National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.”
Libya's national oil company, Facility operator · Al Jazeera ↗ · Aug 10
“Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.”
BBC World, News outlet · BBC World ↗ · Aug 10
“Firefighters in western Libya fought Tuesday to extinguish the remnants of a massive fire caused by a drone strike on a oil facility…”
AP, News outlet · AP News ↗ · Aug 10