Airport in Tripoli closes air space after missile attack

  • 7/8/2019
  • 00:00
  • 6
  • 0
  • 0
news-picture

The Libyan capital Tripoli"s Mitiga airport halted air traffic on Sunday after the facility was struck by missiles, according to a post on the airport authorities" Facebook page. Mitiga is the only working airport in Tripoli, which has been under attack for three months by the eastern-based Libyan National Army commanded by Khalifa Haftar. Speaking during a press conference in Benghazi, Libyan National Army Spokesperson, Ahmed Al-Mismari, said the rival government in Tripoli has lost their air force and are relying on drone aircraft. He also said that any buildings that have erected antennas would be considered a legitimate target for the Libyan army. During the conference, Al-Mismari showed a video showing that Daesh’s presence in the country is fading.

مشاركة :