Drone strike hits storage tank at Libya's Zawiya refinery, causes leak
A drone struck a tank at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, causing two holes and a product leak, the refinery operator said.
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AILibya’s Zawiya Oil Refining Company announced that a drone struck a storage tank inside the Zawiya refinery, causing two holes in the tank wall and a leak.
In a statement, the company said the drone hit an unprocessed naphtha tank, exploded on impact, and caused the holes and subsequent product leak.
The company added that its officials managed to contain the situation and stop the leak, confirming there were no fires or injuries reported at the site.
The company warned that the presence of such equipment poses a serious risk to lives, property, and the surrounding environment, and urged all parties to keep the refinery’s facilities away from clashes and armed activity.