Misrata Military Council

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Misrata Military Council
Misrata Revolutionary Brigades
كتائب مصراتة
المجلس العسكري واتحاد الثوار مصراتة
ActiveFebruary 2011-present
CountryFlag of Libya.svg  Libya
Allegiance Flag of Libya.svg Government of National Unity
Size40,000+ fighters, 200+ Battalions [1] [2] [3]
Garrison/HQ Misrata, Libya
Motto(s)"مصراتة الصمود"
"ليبيا حرة وستبقى حرة"
AnniversariesFebruary 17th
Engagements Factional violence in Libya

Second Libyan Civil War

Libyan civil war (2011)

Commanders
FounderIbrahim Ben Rajib
Brigadier GeneralMohammed al-Gasri
MayorMohammed Eshtaiwi
SpokespersonFathi Bashagha

The Misrata Military Council, also commonly referred to as the Misrata Brigades, or the Misrata Revolutionary Brigades, [4] are armed units linked to the town of Misrata and its surrounding area, allied to, but separate from, the Libyan Army. They are the largest and strongest military unit in all of Libya, [5] [6] consisting of 40,000 fighters with over 200 battalions, making them the largest block of fighters. [7] [8] The Misrata Brigades played a large part in the Libyan Revolution, which overthrew Gaddafi, as well as the Second Libyan Civil War in which they fought the Libyan National Army as well as ISIL in Sirte. [9] [10]

Contents

Background

The Misrata brigades, also known as the Misrata Military Council, originated during the Libyan civil war in 2011. Misrata, the third-largest city in Libya, played a critical role in the uprising against the Gaddafi regime. [11] Gaddafi had launched a brutal 3-month siege on Misrata, [12] with reports emerging of indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure, [13] extrajudicial killings, [14] and the targeting medical institutions and vehicles. [15] As the conflict escalated, local residents, activists, and defected military personnel in Misrata formed armed groups to defend their city against government forces. The Misrata brigades emerged as a collective of these armed factions, sharing a common goal of ousting the Gaddafi regime and supporting the broader revolutionary movement. [16]

First Libyan civil war

Battle of Misrata

The Misrata Brigade played a pivotal role in the Battle of Misrata during the Libyan civil war in 2011. The Misratan Brigades involvement began on February 24 when Gaddafi loyalists, armed with rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, attacked opposition fighters guarding the airport. [17] As fighting intensified, officers from an air force school near the airport mutinied, aiding the opposition in attacking a nearby military air base. The rebels utilized captured anti-aircraft weaponry against loyalist forces. In subsequent engagements, rebels claimed victories, destroying tanks, capturing soldiers, and pushing Gaddafi's forces back. [18]

Notably, on April 23, loyalists troops army began withdrawing from Misrata, and rebels seized strategic locations, including a vital overpass bridge. Street fighting and booby-traps left by retreating soldiers led to casualties on both sides. [19] [20] The rebels later captured the main hospital, where loyalists had been holed up, marking a significant advancement. By May 13, the opposition asserted control over all of Misrata proper, with clashes persisting in surrounding areas. The Misrata Brigade's resilience and strategic maneuvers played a crucial role in the eventual liberation of Misrata from Gaddafi's forces during this intense and dynamic conflict. [21]

Battle of Tripoli

During the Battle of Tripoli, the Misrata Brigades played a significant role in supporting rebel forces aiming to capture the Libyan capital. On August 21, boats from Misrata and Zliten landed rebel forces and arms in Tripoli, reinforcing the rebels already present in the city. [22] The rebels, joined by those from Misrata, advanced towards the Mitiga airbase. [23] On August 22, the Misrata local military council sent additional ships with fighters and ammunition as reinforcements to Tripoli. [24]

Notably, during Operation Mermaid Dawn, rebel forces advanced eastwards from Zawiya, entering Tripoli through the Janzur suburb. They defeated the Khamis Brigade at its headquarters in Al Maya before entering Tripoli proper. The Misrata rebels landed by sea in the north, providing crucial support to the ongoing rebellion in the city. In a strategic move, rebels from Misrata intercepted and hacked into loyalists' communications, revealing panic among Gaddafi loyalists due to the swift rebel advance into the capital. [25]

Battle of Sirte

In the 2011 Battle of Sirte, the Misrata Brigade, aligned with the National Transitional Council (NTC), played a pivotal role in the opposition's advance. NTC forces, including Misrata fighters, reached the western outskirts of Sirte, encountering resistance at the Gharbiyat Bridge. [26] [27] They entered the city, and conflicting reports emerged about control. The Misrata military council initially claimed city center control, but opposition forces later withdrew for casualty treatment. In Abu Hadi, NTC fighters from Misrata engaged in retaliation actions, such as looting, for what the loyalist troops did to Misratans during the Battle of Misrata. [28] During the battle, Misrata fighters used an improvised steel-armored bulldozer. [29] The conflict led to Gaddafi's death, with conflicting reports about the circumstances, including a Misratan rebel fighter's account of Gaddafi denying involvement in the damage to Misrata and silently appealing not to be killed. [30] [31]

Factional violence

Siege of Bani Walid

In the siege of Bani Walid, clashes erupted on October 2 between pro-government militias from Misrata and local militiamen when thousands of fighters surrounded the city. [32] [33] On October 3, three policemen were killed in Susa, with a fourth critically injured. [34] By October 8, thousands of soldiers surrounded Bani Walid, demanding the surrender of those responsible for torturing Omran Shaban to death, threatening to storm the town if the deadline wasn't met. [35] Shelling was reported, but Misratan commanders denied having artillery for use. On October 12, clashes between Warfalla tribesmen and Misratans in Sirte led to a night-time curfew. [36] Finally, on October 26, Misratan brigades aligned with the NTC successfully recaptured Bani Walid. [37]

Second Libyan civil war

War against ISIL

In June 2016, the Misrata-led brigade launched a military operation against ISIS in Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown, dubbed "Operation Bunyan al-Marsus". [38] [39] The operation involved fierce house-to-house fighting, initially slowed by snipers, explosives, and ammunition shortages. On October 7, 2016, Government of National Accord forces managed to separate the last ISIS-controlled areas in Sirte, cutting aid routes. [40] During the advances, secret tunnels connecting besieged areas were discovered. Senior ISIS leader Abu al-Baraa al-Masri was killed, along with two snipers. [41] By October 9, Misratan forces had encircled the 600 neighborhood, and militants surrendered, fearing use as suicide bombers. Misratan forces had earlier retaken the key Abu Grain position from ISIS, restoring the road link to Misratan positions in heavy fighting. [42] Aircraft from Misrata also bombed positions west of Sirte, the ISIS stronghold. [43]

War against LNA

As part of the GNA's Operation Volcano of Anger in April 2019, the Misrata Brigade actively engaged in the Western Libya campaign, mobilizing on the Tripoli frontlines to counter the LNA's attempt, led by General Khalifa Haftar, to capture the capital. [44] Throughout this operation, the Misrata militias played a crucial role in preventing the advancement of Haftar's forces. [45] In subsequent events, on January 28, 2020, a LNA Wing Loong II combat drone was shot down near Misrata, marking active defense measures against Haftar's forces. [46] Additionally, on April 19, a combat drone was downed near Misrata in Alwhaska, emphasizing the continued hostilities and Misrata Brigade's commitment to resisting the LNA in the Western Libya region. [47]

Rebellion against Dbeibah

In response to the controversial meeting between Libyan Foreign Minister Najlaa al-Mangoush and her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, the Misrata Military Council, a coalition of armed groups in Misrata, declared its revival and rebellion against Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah's Government of National Unity (GNU). Alarmed by the perceived foreign interference and dismissing the GNU's actions as traitorous, the council, led by Salah Badi, had threatened to intervene "by force" to remove those in power. [48]

Notable members

Brigades

Most notable battalions

The 200+ Battalions under the unification of the Misrata Military Council, officially joined the Libyan Army in June 2017. [66] An announcement was made, with PC deputy chairman Ahmed Maiteeq making specific mentions of Bunyan Marsous, the operation that Misratan Militias launched against ISIL. [67]

Weapons and Equipment

ModelimagetypeCalibreOriginNotes
FN FAL
FN FAL compilation.jpg
Battle rifle7×43mm [68]
Heckler & Koch G36 rifle Heckler & Koch G36.jpg Assault rifle5.56mm [68]
Machine gun 12,7-mm stankovyi pulemiot DShK obraztsa 1938 goda.jpg Fully-automatic firearm14.5 mm, 12.7 mm [68]
ZU-23-2 ZU-23-2 in Saint Petersburg.jpg 23 mm, [2]
M40 recoilless rifle M40 recoilless rifle at Hoi An Museum.jpg Type of light artillery gun106 mm [2]

UAVs

NameImageCountry of originTypeDetails
Bayraktar TB2 Wing Loong II fron view.jpg Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Attack drone Supplied by Qatar [69] [70]

Artillery

NameImageTypeCaliberDetails
BM-21 Grad BM-21 Grad (2).jpg Multiple launch rocket system122mm [2]
Truck-mounted Grad launchers GMC-launcher-batey-haosef-2.jpg Multiple launch rocket system122mm [2]

Tanks

ModelImageOriginVariantDetails
T-55 T-55 4.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union T-55A

T-55E

 [2]

Aircraft

NameImageCountry of originTypeDetails
MiG-23 Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger K (32458080437).jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union MiG-23MLD [71]
G-2 Galeb SOKO G-2 Galeb Spansko.jpg Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia [72] [73]
L-39ZA Aero L-39ZO Albatros HunAF 2011 05.jpg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia L-39,L-39ZO Albatros [74]
J-21 Jastreb J-21 Jastreb 24235 spomenik 235 LBAE 98 VBR 02.jpg Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia [75]
Mi-24PM Mil Mi-24P, Ukraine - Army AN1387321.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Mi-8T Mi-8-JH01.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union [75]
Mil Mi-24 Hind Mil Mi-24D (centered).jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Mi-24A/Mi-25/Mi-35 [73]
Mil Mi-17 Mil Mi 17 Hip & Mil Mi 35V Hind (52333834679).jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Mi-17 [76]
Aermacchi SF.260 SF260 Libya (cropped).jpg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy SF.260WL/ML [77]
MiG-25 Russian Air Force MiG-25.jpg Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union (Used in Libya Dawn) [78]

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