Islamic State has targeted Libyan oil infrastructure again, attacking the eastern port of Es Sider in early October ( OD Mar.6'15 ). "An attack was carried out by militants of Islamic State on a gate before sunset in the Es Sider area," Ali Hassi -- spokesman for the Petroleum Facilities Guard forces, which are loyal to the eastern - based government of Prime Minister Abdullah al - Thinni -- told Reuters . The attack involved an attempted car bomb and a gun assault. One guard was killed and two more wounded.
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