Battle of Benina Airport (2014)

Battle of Benina Airport (Libyan National Army vs Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries) took place in 2014 during Libyan Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2014
• Date: 15 October 2014
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Libyan Civil War
• Side A: Libyan National Army
• Side B: Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries
• Commanders (A): Gen. Khalifa Haftar, Col. Wanis Abu Khamada, Brig. Gen. Saqr Geroushi
• Commanders (B): Mohamed al-Zahawi, Wissam Ben Hamid
• Casualties: 82 soldiers killed (Libyan National Army), 700+ fighters killed (side B)
• Outcome: Libyan National Army victory Offensive on Benina Airport repelled by the Libyan National Army Mohamed al-Zahawi, Leader of Ansar al-Sharia killed Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries forces pushe
• Coordinates: 32.097°, 20.271°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Benina Airport · Wikidata entry