location: Benghazi
notes: Libyan militia forces loyal to retired General Halifa Hafter fought battles against the Islamist group Ansar al Shariah and 17 February Brigade in the city of Benghazi. Members of the Libyan army, navy and airforce joined the operation with government warplanes attacking Islamist militia bases. The official spokesman of 17 February Brigade reported that members of his battalion shot down a helicopter. The Ministry of Health confirmed 79 people were killed and around 150 wounded.
target_text: location: Benghazi, fatalities: 79