The chief of staff of the Libyan army, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, died in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey, along with four other military officials and three crew members. Initial investigations suggest a technical failure caused the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff during high-level defense talks. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah expressed deep sorrow, calling it a significant loss for the nation. An inquiry is underway, with Libya sending a team to assist Turkish authorities.
