Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018)

Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2018)

Map showing the offensive
Date11–21 June 2018
Location
Ras Lanuf and Sidra
Result LNA victory
Territorial
changes		 Ras Lanuf and Sidra are recaptured by the Tobruk government.
Belligerents

Benghazi Defense Brigades[1]
Supported by:

House of Representatives

Commanders and leaders
Ibrahim Jadhran[1] Khalifa Haftar
Strength
Less than 1,000[3] unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown 15 killed
25 wounded[2]

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]

References
  1. "Splinter militia in Libya attacks Haftar-controlled oil sites". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  2. "Libya: LNA foils Qatari plot, reclaims oil crescent". Egypt Today. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  3. "Libya: Capture of Export Terminals Adds To the Momentum for an Oil Production Boost". Worldview.stratfor.com. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  4. "'Major offensive' launched in Libya's oil crescent". The National. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  5. "Dignity Operation recaptures oil terminals after speedy retreat from Jadran forces | The Libya Observer". www.libyaobserver.ly. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  6. "Fighting resumes near Libya's Ras Lanuf oil port after LNA advance". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  7. "From "the Holy Invasion" to "the Big Escape", Khalifa Haftar forces lose oil terminals again | The Libya Observer". www.libyaobserver.ly. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  8. "LNA claim to have recaptured oil ports |". Libyaherald.com. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
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