On 2 January 1987 Habré's troops invaded the capital of the Ennedi, Fada; the battle was a triumph for the Chadians, while 781 Libyans remained on the ground. A decisive role was played by French supplies, especially the anti-tank MILAN missiles.
On January 2, 1987, Habré's forces attacked Fada, the capital of Ennedi; this battle was advantageous for Chad, and 781 Libyans remained on the ground. French supplies, especially anti-tank MILAN missiles, were instrumental.