A Libyan military official reported that since Assad’s fall, six Russian cargo planes have delivered military equipment to the al-Khadim airbase in eastern Libya, originating from Russia and Syria.
Public flight data shows increased activity, with at least four Il-76 planes flying from Moscow or Minsk to Benghazi, some ceasing location-sharing near their destination.
Libya remains divided, with Türkiye-backed forces controlling the northwest, including Tripoli, and Kremlin-backed General Khalifa Haftar holding the northeast.
Russian flights to the region have drawn criticism from Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who stated, “Libya is not an arena for the conjunction of international interests,” warning that more weapon transfers threaten peace and security.
Satellite images revealed Russian military trucks and personnel carriers being loaded onto transport planes in Syria, suggesting redeployment to Libya.
Public flight data shows increased activity, with at least four Il-76 planes flying from Moscow or Minsk to Benghazi, some ceasing location-sharing near their destination.
Libya remains divided, with Türkiye-backed forces controlling the northwest, including Tripoli, and Kremlin-backed General Khalifa Haftar holding the northeast.
Russian flights to the region have drawn criticism from Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who stated, “Libya is not an arena for the conjunction of international interests,” warning that more weapon transfers threaten peace and security.
Satellite images revealed Russian military trucks and personnel carriers being loaded onto transport planes in Syria, suggesting redeployment to Libya.