Zawiya Oil Refinery Operations at Risk Following Targeted Drone Strike

A major fire erupted at Libya’s critical Zawiya refinery after a drone attack, prompting the National Oil Corporation to warn of potential operational shutdowns.

A significant escalation in violence has hit Libya’s energy infrastructure, as a drone strike targeted the key western oil town of Zawiya, resulting in a massive fire at the country’s crucial refinery. The attack has forced the National Oil Corporation (NOC) to warn that refinery operations may be forced to halt entirely if the situation remains volatile. The strike, which took place in the western region of Libya, adds to a growing sense of instability in the country. Simultaneously, local reports confirm that a car bomb killed a high-ranking officer in the east, highlighting the dual-fro…