Misrata ambush
On 27 April 2016, Islamic State in Libya ambushed a convoy consisting of an undisclosed number of Libyan GNA as well as foreign troops. A multi-national force of Britain's Special Boat Service personnel, Italian Marines from the San Marco Marine Brigade, and local soldiers loyal to the recognized Libyan Government of National Accord were travelling from the northwestern Libyan city of Misrata towards the city of Sirte when it was hit. The ambush continued until "Italian and French warplanes and attack helicopters intrevend" according to several intelligence websites.
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Misrata ambush
On 27 April 2016, Islamic State in Libya ambushed a convoy consisting of an undisclosed number of Libyan GNA as well as foreign troops. A multi-national force of Britain's Special Boat Service personnel, Italian Marines from the San Marco Marine Brigade, and local soldiers loyal to the recognized Libyan Government of National Accord were travelling from the northwestern Libyan city of Misrata towards the city of Sirte when it was hit. The ambush continued until "Italian and French warplanes and attack helicopters intrevend" according to several intelligence websites.
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On 27 April 2016, Islamic Stat ...... ian marines killed or wounded.
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Several captured or killed
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*United Kingdom
*Wilayat Tripolitania
Government of National Accord(GNA)
Islamic State
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2016-04-27
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result
IS victory
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Several Italian Marines killed in action or wounded. No British casualties.
Several suicide bombers
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Local GNA soldiers
Royal Marines
*Elements of th ...... f the San Marco Marine Brigade
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On 27 April 2016, Islamic Stat ...... several intelligence websites.
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Misrata ambush
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Misrata ambush (2016)
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