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2025-12-24 08:39:00
According to Vanguard, Libya’s top military leadership suffered a major loss after a jet crash in Turkey killed the country’s army chief of staff following an official visit to Ankara.
The incident triggered investigations by Turkish authorities and mourning in Libya, with security analysts watching for how succession is handled within Libya’s fragile military unification efforts.
The death also highlights the strategic weight of Turkey–Libya defence ties, given Ankara’s role in Libya’s security landscape and ongoing cooperation frameworks.
Reuters reported that Libyan Prime Minister Dbeibah called it “a national tragedy.” AP described the crash as killing “Libya’s top military chief… and seven others.”
Echotitbits take: In conflict environments, leadership shifts can change the balance quickly. Watch who replaces the chief of staff, whether rival factions cooperate, and how Turkey–Libya military coordination evolves after the shock.
Source: Vanguard — December 23, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/libyas-top-military-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-in-turkey/)
Vanguard 2025-12-23
