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May 26, 2020 4 tweets 4 min read
NEWS: Russia deploys military fighter aircraft to Libya
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"For too long, Russia has denied the full extent of its involvement in the ongoing Libyan conflict. Well, there is no denying it now." - Gen. Townsend
Release: go.usa.gov/xwah3
Photos: go.usa.gov/xwaSf "The world heard Mr. Haftar declare he was about to unleash a new air campaign. That will be #Russian mercenary pilots flying Russian-supplied aircraft to bomb #Libyans."
- Gen. Townsend, AFRICOM commander
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Release: go.usa.gov/xwah3
Photos: go.usa.gov/xwaSf
Jan 5, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya and is monitoring the situation. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the incident. As facts and details emerge, we will provide an update. UPDATE: Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya - go.usa.gov/xpteq