Bloomberg learns about the transfer of Russian fighters from Syria to Libya


Several Soviet-era fighters left Syria and headed for Libya this week. This is reported by Bloomberg. Read also: In Libya, the LNA presented evidence of Turkish aggression It is assumed that they may participate in the Libyan National Army (LNA) air campaign of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar against the Turkish-backed forces of the Government of National Accord. A total of eight aircraft were sent to Libya. At least six MiG-29s and two Su-24s have flown east from the Russian-controlled Khmeimim airbase in Syria, according to Fathi Barshagu, chief of the national accord government's security service, referred to by the publication. Also on topic: Libya says second Turkish drone shot down by media It is unclear whether these were repaired aircraft belonging to Haftar Air Force or new additions to its air fleet, according to the paper. The report came at the same time as the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Air Force, Saqr al-Jarushi, said his Air Force was preparing to launch a massive strike against the forces of the Government of National Accord and the Turkish military.

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