"We have monitored Turkish movements during the past days, with intent to launch a battle against the armed forces in the Sirte and Jufra region," said Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Major General Ahmed Al-Mismari.

Al-Mismari continued, in a press conference held on Monday, that all movements by Government of National Accord forces were monitored and affirmed his forces readiness “ because we are in a real battle. ”