Drone Strike Causes Major Fire at Libyan Oil Refinery
A drone strike ignited a massive fire at a gasoline storage tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in western Libya. The blaze burned through the night, and another drone hit a nearby tank without causing damage. The attack is part…
Houston, TX, August 11, 2026 —
A drone strike on Wednesday evening sparked a significant fire at a gasoline storage tank at the Zawiya oil refinery, located in western Libya.
The resulting blaze reportedly burned throughout the night. In a subsequent event, another drone targeted a nearby tank, but this second strike did not result in any damage.
Details regarding the origin or perpetrators of the drone attacks have not been provided. The Zawiya oil refinery is a key energy facility in Libya.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks targeting oil infrastructure in the region. The extent of the damage to the affected storage tank and the impact on the refinery’s operations are not yet clear.
The Zawiya refinery is situated approximately 50 kilometers west of Tripoli and is one of Libya’s major oil processing centers.
Officials from the National Oil Corporation (NOC) or other relevant authorities have not yet released a comprehensive statement regarding the full scope of the damage, the cause of the attacks, or any potential disruptions to oil production or supply.
The frequency of such attacks on vital energy assets raises concerns about the security of Libya’s oil sector.
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