Libyan National Army (LNA) shot down an unmanned drone near Benghazi via a man-portable surface-to-air missile system (MANPAD). LNA, which has territorial control over eastern and southern Libya, confirmed that the drone entered Benghazi’s skies without authorization. Subsequent footage released shows what appears to be the drone burning and slowly falling to the ground after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. Multiple reports have claimed that the drone was U.S MQ-9 Reaper extended range. Watch this video for more.
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