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Russia Deploys Fighter Aircraft to Libya


(U.S. Africa Command) Moscow recently deployed military fighter aircraft to Libya to provide close air support and offensive fire for the Wagner Group of Russian state-sponsored private military contractors operating on the ground there. Russia is supporting the Libyan National Army's (LNA) fight against the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord. "Russia is clearly trying to tip the scales in its favor in Libya. Just like I saw them doing in Syria, they are expanding their military footprint in Africa using government-supported mercenary groups like Wagner," said U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. "Russia flew fourth-generation jet fighters to Libya."
2020-05-27 00:00:00
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