Brak al-Shati Airbase raid
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On 18 May 2017, an attack was launched by militia men of the town of Misrata and Benghazi Defense Brigades against the Brak al-Shati Airbase controlled by LNA forces. LNA sources claimed 141 people, including 103 soldiers and numerous civilians were killed as a result of the raid.[4] The base was completely overrun and partially destroyed along with numerous aircraft in the base. Accusations of executions of surrendering forces led to international condemnation of GNA forces.
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Brak al-Shati Airbase raid | |||||||
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Part of the Second Libyan Civil War | |||||||
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Government of National Accord (denied involvement)[1] | House of Representatives | ||||||
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Ahmed Abduljalil Al-Hasnawi (attack planner) Jamal Al-Treiki (13th battalion commander) |
Gen. Mohamed Ben Nayel †[2] Ali Ibrahim Ben Nayel †[2] | ||||||
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13th Misrata Battalion
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35 | 141 killed (including civilians) |
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Shortly after, the LNA launched air strikes on militant sites near the area in retaliation.[5][6][2][7]