Catastrophic damage at the Ras Lanuf terminal on Wednesday (Twitter/@NOC_Libya)
Middle East Eye: Battle for Libyan oil ports intensifies as Haftar forces strike back
After a week of fighting, forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar say they have retaken As Sidra oil port and and airstrip at Ras Lanuf
East Libyan forces said on Thursday they had rapidly retaken control of large areas of the closed oil ports of As Sidra and Ras Lanuf, which they retreated from a week ago in the face of an armed attack.
Local witnesses and military sources said forces loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar had retaken oil storage tanks and Ras Lanuf airstrip, and that As Sidra port was under military control as clashes continued and troops advanced west.
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More News On The Battle For Libya's Oil Ports
Libya strongman's forces say key oil ports recaptured -- AFP
Haftar forces claim to have retaken key oil terminals in Libya -- Al Jazeera
East Libyan forces advance in bid to retake oil ports -- Times of Malta
Libya oil output down to 600,000-700,000 bpd, exports may be diverted: source -- Reuters
Libya Desperate To Get Stranded Oil To Market -- OilPrice.com
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