US EditionLibya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
Satellite images show at least 3 combat drones at the airbase, underscoring Haftar’s efforts to rebuild air power despite a U.N. embargo.
- Khalifa Haftar is believed to have acquired Chinese and Turkish combat drones, despite a long-standing U.N. arms embargo on Libya.
- Satellite images revealed at least three drones at Al Khadim airbase near Benghazi, along with ground control equipment still visible this year.
- Drones have played a key role in Libya’s conflict, with foreign powers previously backing opposing sides during the 2014–2020 civil war.
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Satellite images reveal the presence of at least three combat drones on a military base in eastern Libya, controlled by Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
Despite a long-standing UN arms embargo on the divided North African nation of Libya, Khalifa Haftar, the military strongman in eastern Libya, has acquired armed drones through various channels. Experts believe these drones were most likely manufactured by China and Turkey.
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