Libya: Fierce clashes breakout across north as Libyan National Army (LNA) forces attempt to advance
Violent clashes were reported between forces loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan National Army (LNA) forces near Tripoli’s international airport, on Sunday.
Footage shows soldiers backing the GNA forces firing with a tank as well as firearms, while clashes are ongoing.
“The enemy tried today to advance towards the al-Ramlah axis, but was repelled, and we are dealing with the last escaping remnants, and we are victorious, God willing,” said one of the fighters from the clash’s scene.
According to local media, a GNA spokesperson reported that the LNA ranks suffered losses in lives as the tensions escalated into the use of heavy artillery.