In addition, 1,800 mercenaries arrived to training camps in Turkey before they move to the North African state.In January, the Libyan National Army (LNA) recovered Sirte from the militias protecting the GNA. Nevertheless, the Libyan Armed Forces lost Oqba bin Nafea airbase in Al-Watiyah district western the country and Tarhouna town, and retreated from Tripoli's outskirts. Yet, the LNA has downed around 70 Turkish drones piloted from the capital's Mitiga Airbase.In June, Dassault Rafale fighter jets were observed flying over Sirte amid attempts by the GNA militias to enter the city. France negated sending those jets to the North African state.The GNA is a non-elected government that is recognized by the United Nations. Hence, it is considered unconstitutional, especially that it was not formed by the elected House of Representatives based in Tobruk.

Source: Libya Today June 23, 2020 12:45 UTC