Battle of Maaten al-Sarra

September 5, 1987 · Maaten al-Sarra Air Base

Result Decisive Chadian victory

Chadian forces made a surprise raid on the Libyan air base at Maaten al-Sarra, destroying aircraft and equipment and killing many troops. The raid ended Libyan air superiority in the Toyota War.

Chad and allies

Libya

Strength and losses

Strength
2,000
Killed
65
Wounded
112