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June 19, 2020       Share:    

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security/russian-aircraft-active-in-libya-africom-says-idUSKBN23P2RA

U.S.: Russian Aircraft Active in Libya

(Reuters) Russian jets delivered to Libya in May are being actively used, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Thursday. At least 14 MiG-29s and several Su-24s were flown to Libya via Syria, where their Russian markings were painted over. The Russian aircraft were being used to support private military mercenaries sponsored by the Russian government.

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