Authorities in Libya have recovered on March 25, unexploded ordnance near a key oil pipeline in the western part of the country, following an explosion at the site. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of critical energy infrastructure in the region.
According to the Interior Ministry, a Russian-made M-62 aerial bomb weighing approximately 250 kilogrammes, along with remnants of a 130mm rocket, were discovered near a pipeline linked to the Sharara Oil Field, which extends towards the Zawiya Refinery.
The recovery operation followed an explosion along a gas pipeline route in the Hamada area. In response, the Interior Minister directed the Criminal Investigation Department to deploy specialised teams, including bomb disposal experts and forensic personnel, to assess and manage the situation.
Technical units from the department’s western mountain branch, working in coordination with forensic specialists and local security directorates, conducted detailed field inspections and successfully removed the explosive devices from the site.
Officials emphasised that all munitions were handled in accordance with established technical and security protocols. They further confirmed that the area has been fully secured, with precautionary measures implemented to safeguard lives and prevent any future threats.
