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Heavy artillery shelling from the LNA was reported in Derna between September 28th and October 1st.
The Libya Observer wrote: “Derna in eastern Libya has been the scene for fierce clashes since Sunday between Derna Protection Force and the self-styled army forces led by Khalifa Haftar.
Eyewitnesses said clashes renewed in Wasit Al-Blad neighborhood, where Derna Protection Force fighters are still in control as Haftar’s forces continue to encircle them.
They also said artillery shells were heard all over the city.”
LNA-affiliated 218 TV described the targets as terrorists: “Sources in the city of Derna confirmed to the 218 the outbreak of violent clashes last night, between the army forces and terrorist groups, in the center of the old city.
Military units used heavy weapons to target some of the observatories of these groups and were able to hit them directly.”
Images from various Twitter sources indicate that various civilian buildings were hit. However, no civilian harm was reported.
The local time of the incident is unknown.