Reports come from Libya, that the Libyan national army of Marshal Haftar was defeated in one of the key settlements for himself. It's about losing control of al-Vatiya airbase, located in 130 km south of the capital - Tripoli.
According to recent reports, Force "Premier" Fayez Sarraj (many countries consider him prime minister of Libya, included in the UN) conducted an operation against the LNA south of Tripoli with the active support of Turkish mercenaries, as well as those forces, who were flown to Libya from the northwest of the Syrian Arab Republic.
Armed forces of the so-called Government of National Accord (PNS) captured a large number of trophies, including armored vehicles, previously owned by Haftar troops.
Turkish bloggers and journalists turned out to be among the first at the PNS airbase
PNS fighters say, that they carried out a “lightning” attack, to which the enemy couldn’t even react. This is the last stage of the operation, which resulted in the actions of assault troops after intensive artillery preparation.
As a result, LNA soldiers fled from their positions. there is a loss. The exact number has not yet been reported..
It is reported that, that as a result of shelling from the PNS positions, the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun complex was destroyed, which was previously at the disposal of the troops of Khalifa Haftar.
Also, pictures appeared on the network, judging by which at least one ZRPK “shell” turned out to be a trophy of the PNS troops.
PNS got a large number of weapons and military equipment, including even helicopters. Also among the trophies, hundreds of grenade launchers, armored vehicles, small arms and much more.
Video after capturing the base:
Another video
From inside the base #The Wataya Air .
2020-5-18
25-Ramadan -1441 pic.twitter.com/Tkf5mmyTA1— FARAJ SHITAW (@ farajshitaw1) May 18, 2020