The commander said that the Libyan people was positive the Egyptian House of Representatives would approve military intervention in Libya. However, early in June, it lost Al Watiyah and Tarhouna, which was its last stronghold western the country, retreating into Sirte and Al Jufrah. On July 5, several "unknown aircraft" launched nine strikes against Oqba Bin Nafea Airbase located in Al Watiyah controlled by the GNA and Turkey. On the same day, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited his forces in Tripoli and Misrata. The LNA installed advanced air defense systems in both towns as military reinforcements have reached militias eastern Misrata within a plan to move towards Sirte.

Source: Libya Today July 21, 2020 10:30 UTC