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Benghazi's international airport was closed after militants attacked US drones with "heavy" anti-aircraft fire. The drones were sent to Libya's second city after a September 11 attack on the consulate killed US Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other embassy staffers. Libyan officials feared for the safety of civilian aircraft in the area and closed the airspace.
"Two American drones flew over Benghazi last night with the knowledge of Libyan authorities," said Deputy Interior Minister Wais al-Sharif. "They were visible to the eye and came under attack by anti-aircraft weapons used by armed militias."
In addition to moving drones to Benghazi, the United States sent a special Marines team and destroyers to the coast, building up the position of the US in the event of a future attack.
Preliminary evidence shows the attack was planned in advance. There is a growing belief that the attack was retribution for the drone strike killing of Mohammed Hassan Qaed, aka Abu Yahya al-Libi, a Libyan killed in Pakistan.
The consulate was looted and an FBI team is yet to arrive to investigate the area due to security concerns. Additionally, important documents are missing from the consulate, including papers with the names of Libyans working with the United States and raising fears for their safety.
A protester holds a rifle outside the US consulate in Benghazi on September 11, 2012.
Benghazi's international airport was closed after militants attacked US drones with "heavy" anti-aircraft fire. The drones were sent to Libya's second city after a September 11 attack on the consulate killed US Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three other embassy staffers. Libyan officials feared for the safety of civilian aircraft in the area and closed the airspace.
"Two American drones flew over Benghazi last night with the knowledge of Libyan authorities," said Deputy Interior Minister Wais al-Sharif. "They were visible to the eye and came under attack by anti-aircraft weapons used by armed militias."
In addition to moving drones to Benghazi, the United States sent a special Marines team and destroyers to the coast, building up the position of the US in the event of a future attack.
Preliminary evidence shows the attack was planned in advance. There is a growing belief that the attack was retribution for the drone strike killing of Mohammed Hassan Qaed, aka Abu Yahya al-Libi, a Libyan killed in Pakistan.
The consulate was looted and an FBI team is yet to arrive to investigate the area due to security concerns. Additionally, important documents are missing from the consulate, including papers with the names of Libyans working with the United States and raising fears for their safety.
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