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JonLP24

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Sat Jul 25, 2020, 04:36 AM Jul 2020

Satellite images show Russia continues to arm Libya's LNA with military equipment: US

Russia continues to arm the Libyan National Army (LNA) with a variety of military equipment including fighter jets, air defense missiles, land mines and armored vehicles, the US Defense Department said on Friday.

The Pentagon released satellite images that it said shows Russian-backed mercenary Wagner Group forces and equipment “on the front lines of the Libyan conflict in Sirte.”

"Russia continues to play an unhelpful role in Libya by delivering supplies and equipment to the Wagner group," said US Africa Command director of operations Major General Bradford Gering. "Imagery continues to unmask their consistent denials."

He added: “Imagery reflects the broad scope of Russian involvement. They continue to look to attempt to gain a foothold in Libya.”

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/amp/News/north-africa/2020/07/25/Satellite-images-show-Russia-continues-to-arm-Libya-s-LNA-with-military-equipment-US?__twitter_impression=true

The article also has satellite images, if interested, at the link.

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