Escalation of fighting around Tripoli, Haftar forces targeted from the air

There were numerous reports of heavy fighting on all southern Tripoli frontlines between Libyan Army Forces under the command of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and Khalifa Haftar’s forces.

The Libya Express reports that GNA aircraft had carried out about six airstrikes targeting supplies and equipment for Haftar’s forces on Tripoli International Airport’s frontline, near Gharyan and other positions.

The operation added that its warplanes also destroyed Sukhoi aircraft for Haftar’s forces in Al-Watiya airbase moments before it had taken off to bomb Libyan Army forces in southern Tripoli.

Sources from GNA forces told local media that their forces had been advancing on Tripoli Airport and other southern Tripoli frontlines, saying they were advancing on all axes and that their forces had entered the VIP lounge of the airport.

The Libya Observer reports that GNA forces had destroyed four air defence systems (Pantsir S-1) used by Haftar’s forces and three ammunition vehicles in airstrikes on last Tuesday while travelling between Gharyan from Al-Jufra.

Via The Libya Observer/ Libya Express