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Libyan civil war
Having ruled the country since 1969, Muammar Gaddafi was ousted and killed in the 2011 civil war. As a result, the country found itself in a situation of dual power: in the east, a parliament is sitting in Tobruk, supported by the Libyan national army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and in the west, in Tripoli, a government of national accord.
The ongoing civil war in Libya and the danger of the intervention of foreign forces to turn the war into a regional one led to one of the expected proposals, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing own local sources.
Helicopter carrying Russian mercenaries has been shot down in Libya, Turkey said
An air defense system that was available to the forces of the Government of the National Accord of Libya shot down a helicopter carrying Russian mercenaries from the private paramilitary company Wagner
Defense Ministry in Tripoli refused to obey the Libyan Government
The readiness to accept any decision of the Libyan government, except for the one in which Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar participates, was expressed by the plenipotentiary Minister of Defense in GNA on September 20
Russian officers train Syrian mercenaries and send them to support Haftar’s army
Anadolu claims that according to local sources, about four hundred Syrians have already arrived in Libya. It is reported that all these people are mercenaries and were trained in a special camp near the Syrian city of Kamyshly.
Turkey and Russia are close to a ceasefire in Libya, the Turks say
Turkey and Russia have come close to a ceasefire and the Libyan political process during their recent meetings in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with CNN Turk, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar announced the reactivation of Scud B tactical ballistic missiles
Even with this premise, the news that the LNA has put into service Soviet-made R-17 (Scud B) ballistic missiles formerly belonging to Gaddafi's army deserves some attention.
According to the Americans, Turkey shot down the MiG-29 fighter near Sirte, Libya
As we wrote a few days ago, a MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down over a desert in Libya near the Sirte area. Since then, several allegations have found their way to publicity, one of which is that the Turks shot down the fighter.
Haftar received a warship from Russia to repel the Turks off the coast of Libya
The Libyan National Army , led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received a repaired Soviet Dolphin-class warship under Project 1159, with the help of which it should repel possible Turkish attacks off the coast of Libya
Russia, Turkey, UAE and Qatar violated arms embargo to Libya, UN report said
A number of countries, including Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the parties to the Libyan conflict supported by them, have been seen in violation of the UN embargo on arms supplies to Libya
MiG-29 fighter with Russian-speaking pilot shot down in the skies of Libya [video]
The front-line fighter MiG-29 of the Libyan National Army was shot down over Libya, a Russian-speaking pilot was sitting in it, on September 8, the Fighterbomber channel posted a video on YouTube, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey uses a spy aircraft to scan the preparations of the 2nd Egyptian Army
The Italian website "Itamil Radar" confirmed that a Turkish spy aircraft Boeing E-7T No. 002-13, with a call signal TURAF27, after taking off from the Turkish air base of Konya, flew in the area between Tripoli and Misrata
GNA intelligence: Haftar reinforces Al Jufra airbase with fresh forces
According to the GNA intelligence, the transferred contingent includes fighters from "the Sudanese Janjaweed, Wagner's group, mercenaries from Syria and Yemen."
Ink hasn’t dried yet – ‘We will destroy Haftar’, LNA is moving towards Misrata
The representative of the forces of the Government of the National Accord in Libya (GNA) announced that he will continue his military operations until the liberation of all cities nationwide.
Russian Mi-17 multi-role helicopter was captured at Sirte by the GNA forces
As reported by local observers via social media, the Mi-17 multi-role helicopter belonging to the rebel air force of the Libyan National Army (LNA) was captured by the forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA)
Turkey, Qatar and Libya’s GNA agree to create a Turkish military base in Misrata
The agreement on the establishment of a Turkish naval base in the Libyan city of Misrata was signed by Turkey, Qatar and the Government of National Accord (GNA, based in Tripoli) of Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS.
A new type of warfare: How Libya is changing the war in the air?
During the proxy war, the sky over Libya was filled with Turkish and Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles, Russian MiG-29 fighters and front-line bombers Su-24, Mirage 2000 of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.
Striking force: unknown planes attacked Turkish airbase in Libya
Unidentified aircraft attacked the Al-Watiya airbase, Turkey's key foothold in Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the russian news agency Izvestia. Most of Ankara's military aircraft arrive there.
Haftar’s forces carried out air strikes and destroyed a Turkish air defense system
The Lebanese news agency Al-Masdar News claims that the forces led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar carried out a series of airstrikes on the forces of the Government of National Accord yesterday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar’s army deployed Soviet Kvadrat air defense systems in Libya
Engineers of the Libyan National Army (LNA) repaired and returned to service the Soviet Kvadrat air defense systems, which have already demonstrated high efficiency during the hostilities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Egypt deployed S-300 anti-aircraft missile system in Libya to ‘meet’ the Turks
Egypt was suspected of deploying the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) in Libya. Photos of the alleged equipment in the city of Ras al-Anuf, which is located in the east of the country, appeared on social networks
Haftar asked Washington for help in controlling Libya’s sea and land borders
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) sent a message to Washington on Sunday calling for international control of land and sea border crossings and ports to prevent weapons from being sent to the capital's government
Thousands of Turkish soldiers in Libya threaten European security – LNA
Turkey's control of territories 2,000 km south of Europe would pose a real threat to European security and shipping in the Mediterranean, spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army (LNA), Major General Ahmed Al-Mesmari, said
Two MiG-29 fighters destroyed Turkish air defense systems near Sirte
Two Russian-made MiG-29 fighters attacked the short-range air defense systems deployed by Turkey in Sirte. Turkish soldiers tried to prepare a springboard for the assault on the city of Sirte in Libya, but the idea turned into a fiasco.
Turkey is using the ceasefire to smuggle arms and mercenaries in Libya
A ceasefire in Libya can only be established after Turkey completely leaves Libya, Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari said on July 30, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Address Libya magazine.
GNA prepares Syrian jihadists for combat at a new base in Tripoli
Sultan Murad, a group of Syrian militants, is organizing a new training camp for mercenaries in Libya. He will appear in Tripoli. According to the media, terrorists will be trained here to attack the city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Russian MiG-29 ‘burned’ a Turkish electronic jamming complex Koral in Libya
According military observers on the Libyan battle fields, the transfer of Turkish Koral electronic jamming systems to Libya has become a reason for ridicule of Turkish weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.
Russian Su-35s in Libya destroyed positions of militants and GNA forces
Russian Su-35 fighters in Libya attacked the militants and the forces of the Government of National Accord, defeating their positions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Night Courier magazine.
Russian bombers are in Libya, possibly belonging to a private military company
The United States of America accused Russia of transferring its military aircraft to Libya for direct participation in hostilities in this country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
LNA’s defense forces shot down a Turkish-made drone over city of Sirte
The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Thursday that its defense forces shot down a Turkish-made drone over the strategic city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar News. agency.
‘We have a million Libyans ready to fight against Turkey’ – the Council of Sheikhs
The readiness of about a million people to fight against Turkey was confirmed by the head of the Supreme Council of Sheikhs and prominent figures of the Libyan tribes Saleh al-Fundi, the Arab newspaper Asharq al-Awsat reported
Egyptian parliament gave ‘green light’ to the army to enter Libya
The Egyptian parliament on Monday unanimously approved and gave a green light for possible dispatch of the country's military to carry out combat missions outside Egypt, having regard to Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
GNA and Turkey are ready to attack Haftar’s army. What will Egypt and Russia decide?
The Libyan National Accord Government (GNA), headed by Faiz Sarraj, has gathered to attack the Libyan National Army (LNA) forces of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar to recapture the strategically important city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Egypt’s threats against Libya are meaningless, Tripoli said
The threats of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to invade Libya are pointless. Such a statement in response to warnings from Cairo made the head of the Supreme State Council of Libya, Khalid Almishri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey stepped up ‘the Libyan express’: hundreds of militants deployed
Turkey continues to transfer militants of various nationalities to Libya, strengthening the formation of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of the North African country before the "decisive assault" of the port city of Sirte
Egypt received official parliamentary resolution to invade Libya with its troops
The eastern-based Libyan parliament, which supports the Libyan National Army (LNA), has given go-ahead to the Egyptian armed forces to intervene in the Libyan conflict, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.
Turkey is proposing to deploy the S-400 anti-aircraft weapon system in Libya
Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, acquired by Turkey about a year ago, will be deployed in Libya, blocking the airspace of this country from the appearance of any drones and airplanes in the sky, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Russia and Turkey decide to negotiate peace in Libya
Russia and Turkey decided to agree on peace in Libya. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RIA Novosti about the progress in establishing a ceasefire in this country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
UAE attacked Turkish air defense systems located at Libyan al-Watiya air base
Last weekend at the Libyan air base al-Watiya, located 140 kilometers from Tripoli, were destroyed three Turkish anti-aircraft missile systems MIM-23 Hawk and electronic warfare and radar systems of Ukrainian production, as BulgarianMilitary.com reported.
Russian Pantsir-S1 missile system was destroyed by drone attack in Libya
The forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya destroyed in the area of the military airfield of al-Jurahr anti-aircraft missile-gun complex (ZRPK) "Pantsir-S1", learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Eha Media.
Turkish F-16s may attack Haftar forces air base in Libya
Turkey does not rule out the possibility of striking at Al-Jufrah airbase, which is currently the stronghold of the Libyan National Army Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing military experts.
Haftar decided to bet on old Soviet T-62 tanks to fight in Libya
Field Marshal Haftar’s T-62 tanks are gaining ground in the Libyan National Army (LNA). Previously, T-55s were mainly used, T-72s of old modifications were also found, but in much smaller quantities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
The Libyan national army will fight against Turkey and its mercenaries, Haftar said
The Libyan national army will fight against Turkey and its mercenaries, Haftar said while inspecting the military camp in Benghazi, made a statement about the main goal of the Libyan National Army (LNA).
Haftar’s Air Force carried out an airstrike on Turkish air defense in Libya
Attacks on the strategically important El-Batuya airbase, located 100 km southwest of Tripoli, were carried out by combat aircraft of the Libyan National Army (LNA) on July 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and military source in Libya.
Russia sells Bastion coastal missile system to Haftar, Egypt wants fast delivery
Egyptian and Russian military sites said that Cairo asked Moscow to speed up deliveries of coastal defense systems, specifically the Bastion, to the Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.
LNA or Russian fighter jets carried out an airstrike over an air military base in Libya
A mysterious attack was carried out over the Al-Watiyah Airbase in western Libya last night, causing a number of explosions southwest of the capital city, Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.
Haftar’s army holds Libyan GNA and pro-Turkish forces 50 kilometers from Sirte
Libyan National Army (LNA) Marshal Khalifa Haftar keeps the Libyan National Harmony Government forces 50 kilometers from Sirte, official spokesman for the LNA Ahmed al-Mismari told BulgarianMilitary.com.
Russia was asked to play a more active role in the conflict in Libya
Libyan tribes want Russia to play a more important role in resolving the crisis in the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the vice-chairman of the supreme council of the sheikhs and elders of the tribes of Libya, as-Senusi al-Khalik statement.
11 military planes transfer militants and weapons from Russia to Libya
The Libyan city of Sirte is the transfer of militants and weapons from Russia, said at the headquarters of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Anadolu agency.
Libya begs Egypt for military aid to fight against GNA and Turkish forces
The Libyan people will send the Egyptian authorities a request for help in resolving the conflict on their own territory if the troops of the Government of National Accord (GNA), led by Fayez Sarraj, attack the city of Sirte and the province of Jufra
Russian submarine armed with Kalibr cruise missiles headed for Syria
According to maritime observer Yoruk Isik, the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet 4th Independent Submarine Brigade’s Project 636.3Kilo+ class submarine Rostov-na-Donu Б237 has entered Mediterranean waters, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles.
Turkey is sending about 1,800 new mercenaries in Libya to fight Haftar
Soon, 1,800 mercenaries, which Turkey is preparing for the Government of National Accord (GNA), should be send to Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights .
If Sirte falls under the GNA control, Egypt will invade Libya – expert
Ashraf Sinjar, a professor of international politics at Port Said University, said on Monday that “Egypt is a rational force and does not want hostilities, and the international community understands its position”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Egyptian F-16 fighter jet invaded Liyan airspace – source
Egyptian Air Force F-16C / D fighters flew jointly with UAE Airbus A330-243MRTT tanker aircraft in Libyan airspace. This was announced in his Twitter account by journalist and military analyst Babak Taghvaee, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
The threats from Egypt are a declaration of war, Libyan Government said
The Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya condemned the statements and threats of the President of Egypt about the possibility of legally invading the country.
Direct Egyptian intervention in Libya will have a legitimate status, El-Sisi said
This was stated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi while visiting a military base in Sidi Barrani near the Libyan border, reports Sky News Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkish army will be defeated and humiliated in Libya, the LNA spokesman said
The Libyan National Army (LNA) will be ‘victorious against the “Turkish invaders” that are aiding the Government of National Accord (GNA), the LNA’s spokesperson, Ahmad Al-Mismari said in a statement, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Egypt prepares to enter Libya, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inspires its troops
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called on the country's armed forces to be ready to carry out combat missions outside the republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according his statement in front of Air Force units of the Western Military District
Russian MiG-29 fighters are bombing over Libya again, the Pentagon said
The United States again accused Russia of flying fighters in North Africa in support of the Libyan National Army (LNA) ground operations by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AFRICOM statement on June 19.
The major battle for Sirte in Libya is coming, Haftar sent additional forces [video]
The General Command of the Libyan National Army (LNA) in Benghazi has deployed more forces to the front-lines west of Sirte, as the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces prepare to launch another big attack.
GNA and Turkey train ISIS and Al-Qaeda militants in Sabratha camp, Libya
The Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya supported by Turkish forces trains militants of armed groups, in particular from ISIS, Al-Qaida and Jebhat-en-Nusra in a special camp in the city of Sabratha, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Russia transferred Su-24 and nuclear bomber at an air base in Libya
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has published satellite images, which confirm that Russia continues to carry out the transfer of its military aircraft to Libya to provide the necessary support to the army of Khalifa Haftar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar defined a military operations area as GNA prepares to attack Sirte
The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced on Wednesday, that the area extending from Wadi Jarif to the Al-Washaka will be considered a “military operations area”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Russia defends the Libyan city of Sirte and builds a military air base near it
Russia needs Jufra airbase near the Libyan city of Sirte to strengthen its position in the Mediterranean, publicists Mustafa Dalaa and Saeed Ibisioglu said in an article for Anadolu agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar sent massive additional force to fight Turkish offensive in Sirte
The Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has pushed additional military reinforcements to the city of Sirte in preparation for a new attack by the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces
A jihadist leader al-Athari was killed by an airstrike west of Sirte, Libya
The Syrian jihadist, Samer Al-Atrash, who was known as Abu Yaroub Al-Athari, was killed by an airstrike west of the Libyan city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.
GNA and Turkish-backed forces cut off supplies to Haftar’s Army
The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces announced on Thursday that they had tightened control over a major supply line for the Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.
Turkey is trying to deliver weapons to Libya by air, cargo planes were intercepted
A Libyan military source told RT Arabic on Thursday that a Turkish cargo plane was intercepted along the coast of Misrata and forced to return home, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar asked Israel for military support to fight Turkey and Sarraj
The representative of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, Abdul Salam al-Badri turned to Israel for support. This was reported on June 11 by the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon daily, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Libyan Government forces launched a series of airstrikes against Haftar’s army
The Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya launched a series of airstrikes against supporters of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar in the city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
LNA downed four Turkish attack drones and retook several sites near Sirte
The Libyan National Army’s (LNA) counter-offensive west of Sirte has proven successful thus far, as their forces managed to retake several sites that were previously seized by the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA)
Armed GNA group attacked Libyan oil and gas complex in Melita
Armed people attacked the Libyan oil and gas complex Melita, located on the Mediterranean coast. This was announced on Wednesday by the news portal Afrigate News, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar’s Air Force carried out an airstrike and destroyed GNA convoy
A military convoy of Government National Accord troops backed by Turkey was attacked last night by Haftar's air force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and sources from Libyan Natioanl Army.
Libyan government has prepared 200 armored vehicles for the battle with Haftar
The Governments of National Accord (GNA) prepared 200 pieces of equipment, including tanks, for the battle with fighters of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar southeast of Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
GNA promised with the help of Turkey to take control over all of Libya
Fayez al-Sirraj, the head of the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord, called for the “sacrifices” to proceed until the “criminal gangs and mercenaries” are defeated, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN news agency.
Turkish Navy is sending a guided-missile frigate to Libya’s territorial waters
A few hours ago, information appeared that the Turkish navy was sending its 3rd class frigate to the territorial waters of Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local and Turkish sources.
Russia plans to set up two own military bases in Libya, the GNA alerted
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya, Fathi Bashag, told Bloomberg that Russia has plans to create two military bases in the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Libyan army shot down two Turkish drones and resumed hostilities
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has shot down two Turkish drones in the last 12 hours that was attempting to bomb their positions near the port-city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Haftar’s Air Force destroyed a bus carrying Turkish officers, LNA claims
The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced late yesterday that its aircraft destroyed a “large bus carrying a number of Turkish officers” to the city of Sirte in the along the North African country’s coast, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Libyan Government accused the UAE of fighting on Haftar’s side
The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) accused the UAE of shelling a field hospital for its armed forces and stated that the country was fighting on the side of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar
Egyptian tanks Abrams and helicopters entered Libya to help Haftar
A large column of military equipment of the armed forces of Egypt entered Libyan territory to help the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar, learned bulgarianMilitary.com citing RD.
MiG-29s destroyed a huge Turkish convoy of military and GNA forces (video)
A few hours ago, unknown combat aircraft inflicted a powerful blow to the huge military convoy of the Turkish military, militants and forces of the Government of National Accord , who tried to storm the city of Sirte
Libyan Air Force carried out airstrikes on Haftar’s position at Sirte Port
The attacks on the Libyan National Army (LNA) Khalifa Haftar’s units are being carried out by the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) in the port city of Sirte, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Masdar report on June 6.
Libyan GNA troops captured the city of Tarhuna in Libya
he troops of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya announced on Friday the capture of the city of Tarhuna to the south-east of the capital Tripoli.
GNA forces seized air military equipment belonging to Haftar’s army
The forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya managed to seized a Mi-35 helicopter belonging to the Libyan National Army (LNA) under the command of Field Marshal Khalifa Hafta.
Libyan government forces regained control of Tripoli
Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) forces have announced the restoration of full control over the administrative borders of Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
No peace talks – Haftar called Arab States for collective defense against Turkey
The demand to apply the provisions of the collective defense treaty of the Arab states to counter Turkish military intervention in Libya was put forward by the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar
Turkey warned Haftar that he will not win the war in Libya
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar is not able to win the war in Libya. This was stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Turkish Hurriyet newspaper.
18+ SHOCKING VIDEO: Haftar’s army ambushed by GNA
The social network got a video of the destruction of the column of the Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) by fighters of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and pro-Turkish militants near Tripoli.
Turkey relies on UAVs in Libya, but we are shooting them down, LNA said
Turkish drones are the main terrorist support tool for the Libyan National Accord Government (GNA), said Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Major General Ahmed Mismari, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Another Pantsir-S missile system was destroyed by Turkish drone in Libya
A number of sources report that a few hours ago, a Turkish attack unmanned aerial vehicle, probably a Bayraktar TB2 drone, has destroyed another Russian-made Pantsir-S air defense missile system.
Haftar acquired Russian defense systems to protect by Turkish F-16 and drones
The MiG-29 fighters and Su-24 bombers that appeared at the LNA are now protected by Russian Buk air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing news agency Aviapro.
Fierce clashes between LNA, GNA and pro-Turkish forces in the city of Gharyan
The Libyan city of Gharyan over the past day has become a place of fierce clashes between the attacking this large settlement of the Libyan National Army), the Government of the National Accord supported by pro-Turkish forces
Parties to the conflict in Libya declared readiness for dialogue
The parties to the conflict in Libya - the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan National Army (LNA) under the command of Marshal Khalifa Haftar - agreed to resume negotiations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
GNA recruits militants released from prisons in Libya
Terrorists who are subordinate to the Government of National Accord (GNA) are imprisoning the innocent civilians of a North African country, as well as replenishing their ranks with criminals released from there
After series of air raids, Haftar announced a new victory in Libya
Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced a new victory in Libya on Monday, June 1, said the representative of the LNA Ahmed al-Mismari, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey transferred tanks to Libya for military action against Haftar’s forces
They will participate in hostilities on the side of the forces of the Government of National Accord during the battles against the Libyan national army of Haftar.
US general: Russia is creating and preparing a bridgehead in Libya
Russia is transferring military aircraft to Libya in order to prepare for itself a bridgehead in this country, said General Gregory Hadfield, deputy chief of intelligence for the US African Command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Libyan National Army gained control of Tripoli international airport
The Libyan National Army (LNA) gained control of the international airport in Tripoli, the Libyan channel 218TV reported afternoon on May 31, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Libyan army shot down three Turkish drones near the city of Bani Walid
Three Turkish UAVs were shot down by the Libyan National Army (LNA) near the city of Bani Walid, the LNA press service reported on May 30 on its Twitter page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Italian warships keep an eye on the Turkish fleet off the coast of Libya
According to him, Ankara sent several warships to the Libyan coast, despite the IRINI mission announced by the EU countries to monitor compliance with the UN arms embargo.
US might send troops to help Turkey against Russian ‘intervention’ in Libya
The transfer of the auxiliary military brigade to Tunisia is seen by the United States as a response to allegedly continuing Russian intervention in Libyan affairs, said the US AF Commander four-star General Stephen Townsend
An air bridge: several Turkish C-130 aircraft delivered a secret cargo to Libya
Turkey organized an air bridge to Libya. In recent days, systematic flights of aircraft of the Turkish military transport aircraft C-130 Hercules have been recorded, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EuAsia Daily.
Libyan government gives Haftar one last chance to retreat
The army of the internationally recognized Government of national consent (GNA) of Libya suspended operations for 48 hours against fighters of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Haftar promised to fight Turkish ‘jihad’ in Libya until complete victory
The commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has promised to continue the fight against Turkey and its ally, the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya, led by Faiz Sarraj
The Russian Wagner mercenaries left western Libya, Anadolu said
Up to 1,600 people from the Russian private military company Wagner (PMC Wagner) left the territory of the armed conflict in western Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Turkish news agency Anadolu on May 25.
Turkey is ready to storm Mizdah and began to threaten the Russian military
Inspired by the attack on Al-Vatiya airbase, where two Pantsir-S air defense missile systems were destroyed, and one of them was captured by GNA forces, Turkey announced that it was launching an assault on the city of Mizdah
Turkey sent new 500 mercenaries in Libya to fight against Haftar’s forces
A new group of 500 mercenaries arrived in Libya with the support of Turkey, according to a statement by the Syrian Human Rights Monitoring Center (SOHR), published May 24 on the SOHR website, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkish military transport aircraft with weapons from Qatar landed in Libya
Turkish military transport aircraft arrived in Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the news agency PolitInfo and Flightradar24. Over the past four days, four flights have been recorded from Istanbul and Ankara to Misurata.
Haftar: ‘Turkish soldiers are a target, do not give them mercy’
Turkish soldiers and mercenaries are the target of the Libyan National Army (LNA), said the head of the LNA, Khalifa Haftar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Libya Review report.
The Turkish fleet simply closed the sky over Libya
The intervention of Turkey in the civil war on the territory of Libya on the side of the Government of National Accord (GNA) allowed not only to stop the Libyan National Army (LNA) offensive in Tripoli, but also made Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar retreat
Two Turkish drones were shot down in an air battle over Tripoli
The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, said Friday, May 22, of two downed Turkish drones south of Tripoli. Both UAVs were shot down in the area of Tarhuny, 65 km southeast of the capital.
Turkey threatened Haftar with a ‘devastating blow’ and hinted at Russia
A spokesman for the Turkish president, Ibrahim Kalyn, warned on May 21, that Ankara would respond to any attack in Libya against Turkish forces in the “toughest way”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.
9 Russian “Pantsir-S1” missile systems were destroyed in Libya
As a result of the military operation "Volcano of Wrath" conducted by the army of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya, nine Russian-made Pantsir anti-aircraft missile-cannon systems (ZRPK) were destroyed.
Russian fighters will attack Turkish forces in large-scale operation, LNA said
Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar threatened to carry out the largest air operation in the near future with the possible participation of Russian aircraft
GNA and Turkish forces captured Russian Pantsir-S1 missile systems in Libya
The Libyan Government’s National Accord Government (GNA) forces, led by Faiz Saraj, claim to have captured Russian-made Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile-cannon systems (ZRPK) south of Tripoli, based on Al-Vatiya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
GNA and Turkish units established full control over a military base in Libya
The forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya, headed by Faiz Sarraj and supported by Turkish military, announced the establishment of full control over the air base of El-Batu.
Libyan National Army shot down a Turkish drone
The Libyan National Army (LNA) shot down a Turkish drone in the area of Al-Vatiya airbase, the LNA press service said on May 16 on its Twitter page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
LNA is considering the Turkish ‘occupation forces as legitimate goals’
The Libyan National Army (LNA) is considering the Turkish occupation forces as “legitimate goals,” learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the LNA spokesman Major General Ahmed al-Mismari statement on May 11.
A Turkey’s military base in Libya was under attack, LNA shot down a Turkish drone
On Saturday, the Libyan National Army (LNA) unleashed a massive attack on the Mitiga Airport in Tripoli, causing a number of explosions throughout the day as they intensified their strikes.
Turkey recruited 11 thousand Syrian mercenaries for the war in Libya
To conduct hostilities against the Libyan National Army (LNA) under the command of Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the Turkish authorities from the beginning of this year recruited about 11 thousand mercenaries, mainly from Syria.
An attack in Tripoli, Haftar’s army destroyed a group of pro-Turkish soldiers
LNA troops led by Khalifa Haftar during an attack in Tripoli destroyed a group of Syrian terrorists. Militants came under attack while in a mansion in an unnamed area of the Libyan capital.
Turkey’s illegal interference in Libya has led to an increase in casualties
The crime rate in Libya has increased significantly after the illegal interference of Turkey in the affairs of the state. The militants controlled by the so-called GNA continue to terrorize civilians with a vengeance.
Haftar’s Libyan army announced cessation of hostilities
Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar announced the cessation of hostilities. This was announced by the official representative of the LNA, Major General Ahmed al-Mismari, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
A Turkish armed drone strikes civilians in Libya, two people were killed, LNA said
The Government of National Accord (GNA), with the help of a Turkish UAV, struck a civilian truck, resulting in 2 deaths, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Libyan National Army (LNA) press service statement on April 25
Libyan army shot down a Turkish military drone in the west of the country
The Libyan National Army (LNA) shot down a Turkish drone near the city of Trahuna, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Libya Review said on April 16. "The LNA shot down a Turkish drone in Tarhun in western Libya," the report said.
Erdogan is not the Libyan caliph, a long war is coming, general says
Erdogan continues to recruit Syrians to be sent to Libya, spokesman for the Libyan National Army (LNA), Major General Ahmed al-Mesmari said at a regular press conference on the evening of April 15, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
A Russian-made Pantsir-S missile system downed a Mirage fighter in Libya
The attempt by the crew of the Mirage F1 fighter to launch missile strikes on positions of air defense systems resulted in another loss for the forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) - the combat aircraft was shot down.
Turkish missile system shot down a Mi-35 helicopter, the crew died
According to data released several hours ago, the Turkish surface to air missile systems HISAN shot down a Mi-35 multi-purpose attack helicopter, on board of which were three crew members, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
A military aircraft was downed in Libya; Turkey lost drones; Houthis repel attacks
The Libyan National Army (LNA) lost the plane during clashes in the north-west of the country, the crew died, spokesman for the LNA Major General Ahmed Al-Mismari said at a news conference on April 12.
Fierce fighting in Libya between Government army and Haftar’s forces
Government National Army (GNA) troops regained control of the Abu Grain area, GNA spokesman Abdel Malik al-Madani said on April 12 on his Twitter page. “Control over the Abu Grain area has been fully restored,” the GNA spokesman said.
The LNA acknowledged the losses from Turkey and appointed a new commander
Major General Mift Shaklouf was appointed commander of the Central Military District and the commander of the headquarters of liberation operations in West Sirte from the Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkey sends 300 militants from Syria to fight against Haftar’s Army in Libya
300 fighters of pro-Turkish groups arrived on April 10 from Syria to Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several sources and news agency Krasnaya Vesna.
Turkish military in Libya came under fire by the Haftar’s forces
The Libyan National Army (LNA), under the command of Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced that its planes had struck a weapons and ammunition depot in the Abugrain region east of the coastal city of Misurata.
A Haftar’s forces military aircraft was shot down by Turkish-made drone
A few hours ago, during the landing attempt, a Haftar's military transport aircrat was shot down according several sources including news agency Aviapro and the military spokesman for the Government of National Accord of Libya
LNA: Turkey sends Kurdish prisoners to fight in Libya
Turkey sends Kurdish prisoners to Libya, the Libyan National Army (LNA) military information department said April 4 on its Facebook page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Haftar’s forces downed Government fighter jet in Libya, the pilots were killed
The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Thursday that their air defense forces shot down an enemy aircraft belonging to the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com
A Turkish ship failed to deliver weapons to Libya because of French Navy
The French frigate Provence, as part of Operation Marine Guard, forced the Turkish cargo ship to change course. The ship has been identified as suspicious, learned BullgarianMilitary.com citing news agency FAN.
Around a hundred Turkish mercenaries were killed in last three days in Libya
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has eliminated more than a hundred terrorists acting on the side of the Government of National Accord (PNS) of Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Turkish soldiers were killed during Tripoli airport attack, a LNA source claims
The Libyan National Army (LNA) on Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced that were carried out attacks at Mitig Airport, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing indormation from Russian news agency Commersant.
Haftar is ready to sign a peace agreement with the Libyan Government
The commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar told French President Emmanuel Macron that he was ready to sign the peace agreement with GNA of Libya.
Turkey has sent nearly 5,000 Syrian mercenaries in Libya
In Libya today, there are 4,750 militants sent there by the Turkish authorities. Their total number was calculated by the activists of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)
Large-scale missile strikes by MiG-23 over Turkish airbase in Libya
A few hours ago, the Libyan Air Force MiG-23 fighters launched a series of powerful missile strikes at Mitig airbase, with Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles located in the base
Haftar’s forces launched lethal attacks on Turkish Mitiga air base in Tripoli
The Libyan Army has announced that it has launched lethal attacks on Tripoli's Mitiga air base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Greek news agency Pentapostagma.
Haftar’s forces have downed a total of 6 Turkish made UAVs last night (photos)
The air defense of Haftar Armed Forces have downed a total of 6 Turkish made UAVs last night in Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several Libyan sorces
Heavy bombardment in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday
The bombardment of Libya's capital Tripoli intensified on Friday, residents said, forcing the evacuation of some patients from a hospital near the capital's only functioning airport
Turkish soldiers have been killed in Tripoli, Erdogan said
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that several Turkish servicemen had been killed in Libya, while also claiming that there were large losses in the ranks of the Libyan National Army
Khalifa Haftar: Turkey transfers mercenaries from Syria to Libya
MOSCOW, (BM) - The government of national consent of Libya and Turkey used the armistice in Libya to transfer mercenaries from Syria, the commander of the Libyan National Army, Marshal Khalifa Haftar, said in an interview with RIA Novosti, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Haftar Armed Forces have destroyed Turkish ship carrying ammunition and weapons (video)
TRIPOLI, (BM) - The representative of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalid al-Mahjub, announced the destruction of a Turkish ship in the port of Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al-Arabiya TV and UN representative for Libya.
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Libya’s ground defense system shot down an armed UAE’s drone
TRIPOLI, (BM) - Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Tuesday announced that it had downed an armed drone belonging to the United Arab Emirates, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Yeni Safak.
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Are there any Russian mercenaries in Libya to support Haftar’s army?
BERLIN, (BM) - The conference on the settlement of the Libyan conflict is considered successful in Russia. But what about Russian mercenaries? Every now and then it comes to the fact that they are participating in the civil war in Libya. Let's consider a question in more detail.
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Haftar’s army shot down a Turkish drone in Tripoli
TRIPLOLI, (BM) - A Turkish drone was shot down by Libyan National Army (LNA) on Wednesday, which was preparing to attack its positions in the Tripoli region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS and the statement of the main command of the Armed Forces, posted on his Twitter page.
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New Russian airstrikes in Idlib; Syrian fighters attempt to escape; Egypt tries to rein Hamas
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) – Your briefly report on January 23 in last twelve hours from BulgarianMilitary.com:
Russian airstrikes kill 5 civilians in northern Syria
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A ship was probably hit by supersonic fighters Mig-23 off the coast of Libya (video)
TRIPOLI, (BM - Unconfirmed information) - Supersonic fighters of the Libyan National Army destroyed a ship with weapons and ammunition off the coast of Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Avia.pro.
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A fierce attack by Haftar’s forces in Tripoli; Syrian soldiers in Libya
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) – Your briefly report on January 2 in last six hours from BulgarianMilitary.com:
Tripoli repels attack by Haftar forces in Libya
Forces of Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Thursday said it repelled a fierce attack by rival Khalifa Haftar forces as fresh clashes hit southern Tripoli.
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Libyan government requests military support from Turkey
TRIPOLI, (BM) - Libya’s national consent government, which controls the western part of the country, has asked Turkey for military assistance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was confirmed in the Russian contact group on the intra-Libyan settlement. It became known the day before that Ankara approved the memorandum of military cooperation!-->…
General Khalifa Haftar has threatened Turkey and promised to sink every ship near Libya
TRIPOLI, (BM) - Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar warned that he would sink any Turkish ship that violates the country's maritime border, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Nezavisimaya Gazeta.
Read more: Full Civil War in Libya is Possible, UN Chief Said
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Russia Helps Libyan National Army Led by General Haftar, the US Assistant Secretary of State Said
WASHINGTON, (BM) - The presence of Russian troops in Libya destabilizes the country and increases the risks of large-scale casualties among civilians, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs David Schenker said.
Read more: Russia’s Pantsyr-S Anti-Aircraft System Has Shot Down Two MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
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Russia’s Pantsyr-S Anti-Aircraft System Has Shot Down Two MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
TRIPOLI, (BM) - In the last two days, the US and Italy Air Force lost one reconnaissance UAV in Libya and in almost the same area - near Tripoli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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The UAE, Sudan, Turkey and Jordan – Have Violated the Arms Embargo Imposed on Libya
TRIPOLI, (BM) - Al Jazeera has obtained a draft copy of a report by United Nations which reveals that member states - the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, Turkey and Jordan - have violated the arms embargo imposed on Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Germany Doesn`t Want a Proxy War in Libya, Merkel Said
BERLIN, (BM) - Germany will do its part to avoid a proxy war in Libya, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday, warning that the situation in the north African country risked destabilising the whole of Africa, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters.
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Full Civil War in Libya is Possible, UN Chief Said
TRIPOLI, (BM) - The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has said he fears Libya will end up in a "full civil war" unless moves are soon made to end the conflict, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AlJazeera.
Read more: Two Israeli-Made Orbiter-3 Tactical Drones Were Shot Down in Libya (Video)
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Two Israeli-Made Orbiter-3 Tactical Drones Were Shot Down in Libya (Video)
TRIPOLI, (BM) - Two Israeli-made Orbiter-3 tactical drones were shot down by in Libya by troops allied with strongman Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting JPost.
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Haftar Hires Foreign Forces to Attack Tripoli; Turkish Reinforcements at Syrian Border; Russia Rearmed with Latest Su-35
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) – Your briefly report on July 31 in last twelve hours from BulgarianMilitary.com:
Libyan Government of National Accord: ‘Haftar hiring foreign forces to attack Tripoli’
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Dozens Killed After an Air Strike on a Migrant Center in Libya; Gas Explosion or Not on Board a Russian Submersible
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Your briefly report on July 03 in last 12 hours from BulgarianMilitary.com news team:
At least 40 killed in strike on Tripoli migrant detention centre
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Libyan Forces Attacked Haftar`s Main Base; A New Batch of Su-35 to China; UN Warns US About Nuclear Deal
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Your briefly report on June 27 in last 12 hours from BulgarianMilitary.com news team:
Libya's Haftar loses main base in Tripoli in surprise blow
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Rockets Hit a Hotel in Libya Where Lawmakers Opposing to Haftar Have Been Meeting (Photos)
TRIPOLI (BGM) - Rockets hit a luxury hotel in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, early on Friday in an attack the internationally recognised government blamed on eastern forces trying to capture the city, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters.
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Chinese-Made Drones Are Allegedly Used by UAE for Deadly Missile Strikes on Tripoli (Photos)
ROME, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Military analysts are blaming Chinese-made drones for deadly missile strikes on Tripoli as Libyan strongman Gen. Khalifa Haftar tries to conquer the city, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News.
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