Libya's military chief, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and seven others were killed in a plane crash near Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through Libya and raised questions about aviation safety in the region.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths in an emotional Facebook post, calling it a "great loss for the nation." 🕊️ Among the victims were high-ranking officials, including General Al-Fitouri Gharibil, head of Libya's ground forces, and Brigadier General Mahmoud Al-Qatawi, who led the Military Manufacturing Authority.
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara, with three crew members also killed. Their identities remain undisclosed as investigations begin. Analysts speculate the crash could impact Libya's fragile political stability, while global leaders have expressed condolences.
This marks one of the deadliest military aviation incidents in the Mediterranean this year. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops. 🚨
