Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki and Chief-of-staff of the Army Mohamed Farid attended the training. During the training, a number of helicopters have raided and destroyed a hideout housing a number of mercenaries. In June, Sisi checked on the forces in the Western Military Zone, telling them, "The Egyptian Army is one of the strongest in the region. I see the Air Force and Special Forces are ready to accomplish missions," the president told forces. "Any direct intervention by Egypt in Libya has become legitimate in line with UNSC resolutions, and upon the call of the legitimate authority in Libya," President Sisi said.

Source: Egypt Today July 09, 2020 17:48 UTC