location: Abu Grein
notes: Two suicide attacks were reported near Abu-Grein. On 5 May, an Islamic State suicide bomber rammed his car into a checkpoint manned by a militia from Misrata, killing five militiamen. The attack took place near the town of Abu-Grein, 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Misrata. The attack was followed by separate clashes between the IS affiliates and security guards nearby, with reports that IS captured the Abu Grein crossroads and 5 surrounding villages.
target_text: location: Abu Grein, fatalities: 6