This attack reportedly takes place as part of an escalation of violence on the ground in areas around Tripoli and Western Libya.
Libya’s only operational airport, Mitiga, has been forced to close with passengers evacuated after it was hit by Libyan National Army airstrikes as the North African country inches closer to civil war. No injuries were reported.
Hafter’s forces, having moved from the east of the country, have descended on the capital Tripoli and are fighting forces loyal to the internationally-recognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli after vowing to take over western parts of Libya and to free the area of “terrorists”.
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