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Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages
The attack cut more than 700 megawatts of capacity and deepened outages after a week of drone strikes on energy sites, officials said.
- On Wednesday, a drone strike destroyed the South Zawiya 30/11 kV substation, completely burning it and triggering power outages across southern districts of the city of about 250,000 residents, Libya's General Electricity Company reported.
- Recurring strikes hit Zawiya's energy infrastructure this week: a Monday drone strike ignited a fuel-laden tank at the refinery, burning for 15 hours, and Tuesday attacks damaged the power plant's firefighting system and fuel storage.
- General Electric withdrew its teams after Tuesday's attack, citing a need for "a suitable and safe work environment". The departure prolongs the loss of more than 700 megawatts of the station's 1300-megawatt production capacity.
- Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah denounced the attacks as "a serious crime and an escalation that will not go unanswered", vowing firm accountability. The strikes reflect rising tensions between the western government and warlord Mohamed Bahroun.
- Violence erupted while Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Tripoli, underscoring instability in Libya's energy sector as the country remains divided between rival administrations backed by competing foreign powers.
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Libya drone strike burns Zawiya substation, deepening energy security fears
A drone strike burned down a power substation in Zawiya, cutting electricity to parts of the city. The attack heightens pressure on Libya's fragile energy network amid renewed political and militia tensions.
·Noida, India
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Power Crisis in Libya: South Zawiya Substation Attacked | Science-Environment
An attack on Libya's South Zawiya substation resulted in a power outage across significant areas. It followed drone strikes on fuel tanks at the nearby Zawiya oil complex, disrupting the city's oil industry. Libya's National Oil Company may declare force majeure if the attacks persist.
·India
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