Summary
Reuters reports that Khalifa Haftar, a military leader in eastern Libya, may have obtained Chinese and Turkish combat drones despite a United Nations arms embargo. Satellite images show drones at a Libyan airbase, and experts believe at least one is a high-tech model from China.
Key Facts
- Khalifa Haftar may have obtained Chinese and Turkish combat drones.
- A UN embargo is in place to prevent weapons from reaching Libya.
- Satellite images from April to December 2024 show drones at Al Khadim airbase near Benghazi.
- The images suggest one drone is likely a Chinese-made Feilong-1.
- Smaller drones seen may be Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2.
- UN investigators previously noted that UAE, Egypt, and Russia supported Haftar.
- Libya's factions agreed to a ceasefire in 2020, but the country is still divided.
- Experts are unsure who is operating the drones, given their advanced technology.
