7 killed, over 30 wounded as rocket hits airport in Libyan capital Tripoli
July 14, – Seven people have been killed and 36 others wounded in the worst clashes in the Libyan capital for six months, the Health Ministry says. Tripoli airport witnessed multiple explosions and heavy gunfire during the fighting between rival militia groups.
Rockets struck Libya’s international airport in Tripoli as militia fighters attempted to take control of the premises, according to aviation officials. City residents said the clashes mostly died down by late afternoon.
A rocket hit the airport in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, where rival militias have clashed since Sunday, residents said.
A Grad rocket struck the airport perimeter late on Monday, the residents said. Authorities had closed the airport due to the fighting.
Press journalist for hromedia – Ignacio Damigo reports.
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