Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase

The Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase in 2020 marked a crucial turning point in the Second Libyan Civil War, as Government of National Accord (GNA) forces sought to reclaim control from the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by General Khalifa Haftar.

Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase
Part of Libyan civil war (2014–2020)

GNA forces circle Al-Watiya airbase after capturing it
Date8 April 2019-19 May 2020
Location
Result GNA victory
Belligerents

House of Representatives
Supported by:

  •  Russia
  •  UAE

Government of National Accord
Supported by:

  •  Turkey
Commanders and leaders
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar
(LNA supreme commander)
Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj
(head of Presidential Council)
Strength
Unknown Unknown
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