Large exercises of the Egyptian army near the border with Libya are considered by experts as a message to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, supporting government of national consensus (PNS) led by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj and military units subordinate to him. In this way, Cairo calls on Turkish leader for more restrained politics in Libya, by doing “warning shot”.
This is written by Mohammed al-Shamaa in an article, published by Arab News.
Hasm 2020 military exercises conducted by units of the Western region of Egypt. The armed forces and special forces took part in them., including paratroopers and marines. The scenario of the maneuvers involved the invasion of the ground forces and land operations in coastal areas near the Libyan border. Counteraction to mercenaries and terrorist groups was also worked out.. Artillery and air defense forces were also connected..
The exercises lasted several days. Egyptian Defense Ministry reported, that the head of the defense department, Mohammed Zaki, took part in the active phase of the exercises.
General Samir Farag drew attention to the difference between these exercises and any other maneuvers of the Egyptian armed forces. Usually the military of this country is practicing a collision with a regular army of the enemy. This time they trained to counteract mercenaries.
The general said, that one of the training tasks was to attack mercenaries with the connection of the air force. he noted, that the Egyptian Air Force does an excellent job of transporting soldiers and military equipment. It means, that Cairo has armed forces, which can be quickly flown anywhere in the African Middle Eastern macro region.
Earlier in Egypt, announced their readiness to send troops to Libya, if the PNS and its allies cross the "red line", which conditionally passes through the coastal city of Sirte.
