A storage tank at Libya's main oil refinery was attacked and caught fire.

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11/08/2026
Tripoli news: The Libyan National Oil Corporation released a statement on the night of the 10th, saying that a storage tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in western Libya was attacked, leading to a serious fire and complete collapse. There are currently no reports of casualties. The statement said that the attacked storage tank held approximately 4.5 million liters of gasoline, and firefighting and safety teams are working to control the blaze. Local media reported that the storage tank was struck by a drone, and the fire has lasted for 12 hours. The statement also mentioned that this incident is the latest in a series of attacks on Zawiya's oil facilities in recent times. If such attacks continue, the Libyan National Oil Corporation may declare "force majeure" and completely halt operations at the Zawiya refinery. The Zawiya refinery has a daily processing capacity of about 120,000 barrels, making it one of the largest refineries in western Libya and an important fuel supply hub within the country.