2 dead as Greek tanker is bombed by "unidentified warplane"
ATHENS -- Greek authorities announced on Monday that
an unidentified warplane bombed a Greek tanker in Libya and that two
crew members were killed and two others injured.
Darna is a stronghold of Islamic extremists who have sworn allegiance to the Islamic State extremists, who occupy significant parts of the territory in Iraq and Syria.
In its report, the AP noted that "widespread militia violence has plunged Libya into chaos less than four years after a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi."
The Araevo had 26 crew members - 21 Filipinos, three Greeks, two Romanians. The ship was carrying 12,600 tons of fuel, and the damage done to the tanker is still being assessed.
Due to the increasing violence and chaos in Libya, the Arab League has called an emergency meeting of its permanent members.
Two Dead as Aircraft Bombs Greek Tanker in Libyan Port
Citing a briefing by the ship's managers, the Merchant Marine Ministry says the Liberian-flagged Araevo was attacked Sunday while it was anchored in the harbor.
Darna is a base for Islamic extremists, who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. Widespread militia violence has plunged Libya into chaos less than four years after a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
The Araevo's crew of 26 consisted of 21 Filipinos, three Greeks and two Romanians.
The ministry said Monday the vessel had 12,600 metric tons of fuel on board. Damage is still being assessed. [AP]
Our previous report:
A Libyan warplane attacked a heavy oil tanker on its way to the port in Darnah, killing a member of the ship's crew - reportedly from Greece - and wounding two others, Libya TV reported Jan. 4.
The tanker's oil was supposed to power the rebel-held town's generators.
Security forces also prevented a cargo ship carrying grain from docking at the town's port.
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