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Drone Attacks Target Key Infrastructure in Libya

Explosives-laden drones struck a power station and the Zawiya oil complex, igniting fires.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Drones equipped with explosives targeted the Zawiya oil complex in western Libya, leading to fires at the site. The attacks, which also included a strike on a nearby power station, highlight the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Hours after the drone attacks, fresh violence erupted in Benghazi, underscoring the persistent instability affecting Libya's infrastructure and overall security situation.

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