Libya shoots down UAE drone targeting Misrata's airport
Libya's government said the drone had been targeting Misrata's airport [Getty]
An armed drone belonging to the UAE was downed by Libyan government forces over the northwestern city of Misrata, Libya's government said on Monday.
The UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) said the drone was one of two aircraft that had been targeting instrustructure and aircraft at Misrata airport.
Despite the UN recognising the GNA as Libya's official government, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE have backed rogue general Khalifa Haftar - a Gaddafi-era military leader who leads the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA).
Read more at: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2019/8/19/libya-shoots-down-armed-uae-drone-over-misrata
I believe I'd side with the UN recognized government in Tripoli. I see little rationale for the other side but I'm no expert.
