Libyan Government of National Accord asks Turkey for air defense complexes


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According to “Al Hadath”, the Tripoli Government of National Accord (GNA), lead by Fayez Sarraj has requested that the Turkish Air Force has to provide air cover to the GNA's ground forces. “The GNA has asked Turkey to intervene from the air to stop the assault of the Libyan National Army. The supply of air defense systems was also requested”, “Al Hadath” sources noted.

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Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), which resides in Tripoli, headed by Fayez Sarraj, has asked Turkey to provide it with air defense systems. The “Al Hadath” TV channel, announced this on December 26, 2019, citing its own sources.

According to “Al Hadath”, the Tripoli government has also requested that the Turkish Air Force has to provide air cover to the GNA's ground forces.

“The GNA has asked Turkey to intervene from the air to stop the assault of the Libyan National Army. The supply of air defense systems was also requested”, “Al Hadath” sources noted.

Earlier, “Reuters”, citing a representative of the Government of national accord (GNA), reported that Sarraj's cabinet had asked Ankara to provide military assistance “by air, land and water”.

Source: https://minval.az/news/123946597