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A private jet carrying Libya's military chief and four other officers crashed after takeoff from Ankara, killing everyone on board.
The Libyan delegation had been in Ankara for high-level defense talks aimed at boosting military cooperation, with the chief’s death marking a setback in Libya’s push to unify its divided forces.
Officials indicated contact with the plane was lost about 30 minutes after takeoff due to a technical malfunction, with debris later found near Haymana, south of Ankara.

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Libya’s army chief Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad was killed when a Falcon 50 jet crashed south of Ankara after takeoff from Esenboga Airport.
Airspace over Ankara was shut down as a precaution and flights were diverted while search and rescue teams responded.
Al-Haddad had just visited Ankara; Libyan officials described ongoing defense coordination with Turkey.
Turkish authorities were investigating whether the crash had any security implications for the capital and NATO allies.
No official statements have indicated sabotage or hostile fire, and verification is ongoing.
The Libyan Government of National Unity confirmed Al-Haddad’s death and mourned the loss of the army chief.
Investigators are pursuing the crash cause with details to be released as confirmed.
Libya’s tripoli-based government was notified as officials mourned the loss of its military leadership.
The incident occurred amid high-level defense talks between Turkey and Libya.
Search and rescue efforts were ongoing as Turkish authorities provided updates on the crash site.

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