The convoy was attempting to advance towards Sirte – located in central Libya - in order to carry out attacks against the concentrations of the Libyan National Army (LNA). The convoy included dozens of armed vehicles, and it was targeted after it had been detected in Bi Valley western Sirte while heading to southern the city. The goal is achieving a ceasefire, resuming political dialogue, allowing the Libyan National Oil Corporation to resume work, and promoting economic transparency and reforms. Spokesperson of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Ahmed al-Mesmary had stated early in July that Turkey has transported into Libya 25,000 mercenaries. The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NCO) announced that the value of revenues lost until present is $6.5 billion.

Source: Libya Today August 15, 2020 11:37 UTC