In Libya, Russia backs Haftar’s LNA, which controls the country’s east. MiG-29s and Su-24s still bearing their distinct Russian Air Force insignia would send a clear and unambiguous message that any attack on them could incur Russia’s wrath and retaliation. Unlike aircraft recently sent to Libya this aircraft clearly ... [+] bears the Russian Air Force markings and insignia. If they are Russian pilots, they are unlikely flying in an official capacity, especially if these jets remain unmarked. During Egypt’s War of Attrition (1967-70) against Israel, Soviet pilots covertly assisted the Egyptians with Soviet MiG-21MFs bearing Egyptian insignia.

Source: Libya Today June 29, 2020 13:18 UTC