Rocket

Rocket event in Murqub District, Libya on Wed 1st November 2023

1st November 2023

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An explosion shattered the quiet of a Libyan evening on Wednesday, as a large ammunition, bomb, and missile warehouse detonated near residential areas in the city of Zliten. The blast ignited a significant fire, scattering rockets and shells in the surrounding vicinity and sparking fears among the local populace. This incident underscores the persistent dangers lurking in conflict-affected zones, where unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war pose a constant threat to civilians.

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Murqub District

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