The air attacks on Tripoli

On the Libyan capital, Tripoli, have been flown air attacks. Local residents reported explosions. Also air defence was heard. The Libyan National army (LNA) is pushing for weeks to mount an Offensive on Tripoli.

The Libyan capital Tripoli has once again become the target of air attacks. Residents reported that they had first heard, probably a drone in the air, then several loud explosions. Also anti-aircraft fire was heard.

The Libyan National army (LNA) - Khalifa Haftar since three weeks of an Offensive on the capital, Tripoli, which is controlled by the internationally recognized government of the country, and has since flown multiple air attacks.

a war vessel in the oil port of Ras Lanuf

The LNA sent also a ship of war in the oil port of Ras Lanuf in the East of the country, which she confirmed for the first time. The patrol boat "Alkarama" had been sent as part of an Exercise and to secure the Oil installations, said a LNA speaker. The LNA control the oil ports in the East of the country, as well as the oil Fields. The management, however, lies more with the state Oil company NOC, as foreign buyers only want to make this a long-known company shops.

Haftar was among the 2011 deposed head of state Muammar Gaddafi General. He enjoys the support of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which helped him with air attacks when you take control in the East of Libya. Both countries have supported the LNA UN-reportedly with military equipment, including helicopters, and even a military airport built.

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