Joint operations room of western Libya said its forces had destroyed four air defense systems (Pantsir S-1) used by Khalifa Haftar's forces and three ammunition vehicles in airstrikes on last Tuesday. "Our operations will continue and will be intensified until the attacking forces are defeated." Meanwhile, a Russian newspaper cited Libyan social media activists' photos showing a Russian Pantsir S-1 air defense system arriving in Al-Jufra airbase via a UAE transportation jet in order to back up Haftar's forces. The newspaper says the system was seen on a Germany-made truck, saying that only the UAE has this air defense system. "The UAE supported Haftar with military vehicles, warplanes, and other combat supplies, which means it has provided him with this Russian air defense system."

Source: Libya Observer June 20, 2019 19:07 UTC