U.S. Africa Command on Friday published satellite images that it says proves Russia’s continued deployment of military equipment to Libya despite Moscow denying the presence of its military in the North African country. Libya has been dogged by a civil war for years, sparked by the killing of former long-serving president Muammar Gadaffi. Russia is one of the countries that have been reported to have been involved in the Libyan conflict, with some reports indicating a presence of the Russian military. In its statement on Friday, AFRICOM said the latest satellite images prove a deeper involvement of Russia’s military in Libya’s affairs. “Russian involvement is evident–which the Kremlin lies about every time they deny it,” said Col. Chris Karns, AFRICOM director of public affairs.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2020 13:07 UTC