In 2015, a series of aerial assaults were conducted on the town of Zintan (located in western Libya) during a period of heightened tension and conflict between rival factions in the country.

The attacks, allegedly carried out by militias aligned with the Libya Dawn coalition, targeted the town which was known for its support of the government based in Tobruk.

[1] The assault led to the cancellation of various flights scheduled to depart from Zintan's airport, carrying Egyptian and Libyan citizens for their safety.

[7][8] The following day, similar attacks occurred, with Zintan airport once again targeted by airstrikes, and the nearby town of Al-Rajban also facing bombardment.

[9][10] On April 23, a Libya Dawn warplane conducted airstrikes on Zintan's airport, causing damage to a passenger terminal, and destroying an airfield control tower.