Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018) explained

Conflict:Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018)
Date:11–21 June 2018
Place:Ras Lanuf and Sidra
Territory:Ras Lanuf and Sidra are recaptured by the Tobruk government.
Result:LNA victory
Combatant1: Benghazi Defense Brigades[1]
Supported by:
Combatant2: House of Representatives
Commander1: Ibrahim Jadhran
Commander2: Khalifa Haftar
Strength1:Less than 1,000[3]
Strength2:unknown
Casualties1:unknown
Casualties2:15 killed
25 wounded

The Gulf of Sidra Offensive was an offensive of the Second Libyan Civil War. It was launched by the Benghazi Defense Brigades on 11 June 2018,[1] and was fought concurrently with the Battle of Derna. On the first day, The Benghazi Defense Brigades captured Ras Lanuf and Sidra, before the Libyan National Army started a counteroffensive on 17 June.[4] On 21 June, The LNA captured Ras Lanuf and Al Sidra.[5] Hours later, The Benghazi Defense Brigades claimed to capture these cities once again,[6] [7] but the LNA denied these claims, releasing pictures showing their soldiers within Sidra and Ras Lanuf.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Splinter militia in Libya attacks Haftar-controlled oil sites. Middle East Eye. 2018-11-17. en.
  2. Web site: Libya: LNA foils Qatari plot, reclaims oil crescent . Egypt Today . 22 June 2018. 2018-11-17.
  3. Web site: Libya: Capture of Export Terminals Adds To the Momentum for an Oil Production Boost . Worldview.stratfor.com . 2018-06-14 . 2018-11-17.
  4. News: 'Major offensive' launched in Libya's oil crescent. The National. 2018-11-17. en.
  5. Web site: Dignity Operation recaptures oil terminals after speedy retreat from Jadran forces The Libya Observer. www.libyaobserver.ly. en. 2018-11-17.
  6. Web site: Fighting resumes near Libya's Ras Lanuf oil port after LNA advance. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. en-GB. 2018-11-17.
  7. Web site: From "the Holy Invasion" to "the Big Escape", Khalifa Haftar forces lose oil terminals again The Libya Observer. www.libyaobserver.ly. en. 2018-11-17. 2018-11-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20181117151513/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/%E2%80%9C-holy-invasion%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9C-big-escape%E2%80%9D-khalifa-haftar-forces-lose-oil-terminals-again. dead.
  8. Web site: LNA claim to have recaptured oil ports | . Libyaherald.com . 2018-06-22 . 2018-11-17.