Al-Watiya Air Base - Wikipedia
Al-Watiya Air Base also known as Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base (ICAO: HL77) is a military airport in the Nuqat al Khams district of western Libya. It was named after Uqba ibn Nafi, the Islamic general who conquered North Africa in the 7th century. It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) east of the Tunisian border and 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Tripoli. [3][4]
Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase - Wikipedia
The Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase in 2020 marked a crucial turning point in the Second Libyan Civil War, as Government of National Accord (GNA) forces sought to reclaim control from the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by General Khalifa Haftar.
Al-Watiya - From A Libyan Super Base To Turkish Air Base
Feb 12, 2021 · More than just a local success story for the Government of National Accord, al-Watiya was a major stronghold in the LNA's offensive line around Tripoli.
Libya after the Fall of Al-Watiya - dohainstitute.org
Jun 2, 2020 · The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) forces recaptured the strategically important Al-Watiya airbase on 18 May 2020, in the context of a shift witnessed by the ongoing battles in western Libya since General …
The battle for Libya’s al-Watiya airbase explained
May 12, 2020 · Tripoli, Libya – In late December, just weeks after signing a military cooperation agreement with Libya’s internationally recognised government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an...
Libya after the Fall of Al-Watiya - arabcenterdc.org
On May 5, 2020, joint forces affiliated with the GNA attempted to storm and control al-Watiya but were forced to retreat after incurring human losses; but they returned on May 18 to take full control of the base following the withdrawal of Haftar’s militants.
2020 Al-Watiya airstrike - Wikipedia
On 4 July 2020, forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA) launched airstrikes on Al-Watiya Air Base in the desert southwest of Tripoli, destroying Turkish military equipment, including anti-air defences, sent from Turkey to the Government of National Accord (GNA).
Libya: Turkey vows 'retribution' for attack on its positions at al ...
Jul 6, 2020 · Turkey is incensed by Saturday's attack targeting the strategic al-Watiya air base in Libya that damaged Turkish air defence systems, with officials warning it will likely escalate the conflict...
A mysterious visit to Turkey’s intelligence to al-Wattiya base in …
Jul 30, 2020 · Turkey continues to interfere in Libya’s affairs, supporting Accord Government against the Libyan army, and at a time when international voices are calling for the resumption of dialogue and an end to escalation between the conflicting parties, Turkey is sending its intelligence to al-Wattiya base.
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