Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2017)

Gulf of Sidra Offensive (2017)
Part of the Second Libyan Civil War
Map of the initial GNS offensive. GNS gains were later reversed.
Date 3 March 2017 – 14 March, 2017 Location Coast of the Gulf of Sidra, Libya Result Libyan National Army victory. Benghazi Defense Brigades capture a strip of coastal territory between Nofaliya and Ras Lanuf, and transfer it to Government of National Accord. On 14 March 2017, LNA recaptures all lost positions in a counter-offensive.
Belligerents
Government of National Salvation Benghazi Defense Brigades Mercenaries (allegedly) Supported by: Misratan militias (allegedly) Government of National Accord (After 7 March) Petroleum Facilities Guard	House of Representatives Libyan National Army Libyan Air Force Mercenaries (allegedly) Supported by:  United Arab Emirates (allegedly)
Commanders and leaders
Brig. Mustafa al-Shirksi Idris Bukhamada (After 7 March)	Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar
Strength
800–1,000	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

Libyan National Army victory.

Government of National Salvation

Supported by:
Misratan militias (allegedly)

Government of National Accord (After 7 March)

House of Representatives

Supported by:

Brig. Mustafa al-Shirksi

The Gulf of Sidra Offensive was an offensive of the Second Libyan Civil War. It was launched by the Benghazi Defense Brigades on 3 March 2017, and has so far resulted in them taking control of a strip of coastal territory between the towns of Nofaliya and Ras Lanuf, which was then handed over to the Government of National Accord. A number of significant oil ports are located in this area, sometimes referred to as the Oil Crescent. The loss of the Oil Crescent has been perceived by analysts as a major blow to the power of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.

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