The Directorates Support Force in the Western Region announced on Thursday the death of two of its members and the injury of two others following a drone strike that targeted its patrols in Al-Ajilat. The Force explained that patrols from its Al-Ajilat office received a report from a citizen about a boat at sea prepared to set sail for the purpose of illegal migration. The patrols moved to the location and found a boat as a group of migrants was preparing to board it. However, the migrants fled upon the patrols’ arrival, while two individuals were apprehended. The force said its patrols were targeted by a drone while attempting to tow the boat from the sea, resulting in varying injuries to two members of the force and the death of two others.

Source: Libya Observer January 01, 2026 20:34 UTC