The US in turn encouraged and aided the Chadian National Armed Forces ( FANT ) by supplying satellite intelligence during the Battle of Maaten al-Sarra . The attack resulted in a devastating defeat for Gaddafi 's forces , following which he had to accede to a ceasefire ending the Chadian-Libyan conflict and his dreams of African dominance . Gaddafi blamed the defeat on French and US " aggression against Libya " . The result was Gaddafi 's lingering animosity against the two countries which led to Libyan support for the bombings of Pan Am Flight 103 and UTA Flight 772
UTA Flight 772
UTA Flight 772
Pan Am Flight 103