Petroleum Facilities Guard forces led by Jodran pull out of oil crescent, Haftar’s forces take control

Fire broke at tank No.2 in Sidra oil port in Libya (Photo: Social Media)

Sources from the oil crescent region confirmed on Thursday that the forces of the self-styled army of Khalifa Haftar had taken control of oil crescent region’s terminals and positions after clashes that saw the forces of Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) withdraw from the region.

The forces of Haftar advanced in a counterattack on the oil crescent region and fought away he forces of Ibrahim Jodran, who has been in control of Sidra and Ras Lanuf oil terminals since June 14.

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