The Guardian: Russian special forces sent to back renegade Libyan general – reports
Deployment just over border in Egypt may be in support of Khalifa Haftar and aimed at gaining leverage over Libya’s eventual ruler
Russia appears to have deployed special forces to an airbase in western Egypt near the border with Libya in recent days, in a move that adds to US concerns about Moscow’s deepening role in Libya.
US and diplomatic officials said any such Russian involvement might be part of an attempt to support the Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar, who suffered a setback on 3 March with an attack on by the Benghazi Defence Brigades (BDB) on oil ports controlled by his forces.
The US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Washington had observed what appeared to be Russian special operations forces and drones at Sidi Barrani, about 60 miles (100km) from the Egypt-Libya border.
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WNU Editor: Russia is denying these reports .... Russia Did Not Send Military Experts or Drones to Airbase in Egypt – Lawmaker (Sputnik). More denials here .... Top brass dismisses Western media’s alleged ‘leaks’ on Russian special forces in Egypt (TASS). But the Egyptian government is issuing no denials, and the government leader for eastern Libya is in Egypt looking for help .... Eastern government’s PM in Egypt to enlist military support (Libyan Express). This is also revealing on what is going to happen next .... Libya To Enact Arms Deal Signed With Russia During Gaddafi's Regime (Defense World).
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Libya strongman launches assault on oil terminals -- AFP
Khalifa Haftar launches offensive on key oil ports -- Al Jazeera
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