### [2026-08-12](/feed/2026/08/12/index.md)

##### Libyan crisis
# A drone strike is reported on a electrical substation in Zawiya, western Libya, causing a fire and power outages. 




### Sources:

1. [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-drone-strike-in-western-libya-torches-a-power-substation-triggering-outages/mlite/)

### Changes:

1. A drone strike is reported on an Zawiya electrical substation in western Libya, causing a fire and power outages.  _2026-08-13 15:58:48 (First version)_
2. A drone strike is reported on a Zawiya electrical substation in western Libya, causing a fire and power outages.  _2026-08-13 19:58:48 (Update)_
2. A drone strike is reported on a electrical substation in Zawiya, western Libya, causing a fire and power outages.  _(Current version)_

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