Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack

A drone strike sparked a massive blaze at Libya's Zawiya refinery, hitting a fuel tank and prompting a fierce battle by firefighters to control the flames at the targeted oil facility. This incident marks the third time the facility has been targeted by drone attacks within a span of two days, raising immediate concerns over the security and stability of the nation's critical energy infrastructure.

Following the strike, Libya's NOC issued a warning regarding potential force majeure and a complete refinery shutdown if ongoing drone attacks persist, placing the country's oil production and refining capabilities under severe threat. The situation has drawn coverage from multiple international outlets, including Reuters, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, The Hill, and The Times of Israel, detailing the escalating danger to Libyan oil installations.

Coverage does not yet specify the origin of the drones or the full extent of the structural damage beyond the burning tank. Stakeholders and operators are monitoring the situation to determine if additional facilities will face disruptions or if operations at Zawiya will be officially suspended.