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Jet crash carrying Libya’s top general triggers airspace shutdown over NATO capital
- 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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