Libyan National Army enters Sirte, takes control over seaport – Source

The Libyan National Army (LNA), headed by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has entered the city of Sirte and has taken control over the city’s seaport, a source in the LNA told Sputnik on Monday.
“(The LNA) has also taken control of the as-Saadi military base, some city areas, and is now heading to the city centre,” the source, which is close to the LNA leadership, added.
Forces supporting Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) said that the LNA had captured a military base south of Sirte, according to the Qatari news network Al-Jazeera.
“GNA-allied troops are battling Haftar’s forces who tried to advance on Sirte.
“We confirm that the Haftar army has seized Al Kardabiya military base south of the city and is fighting its way to the city center,” the source in pro-GNA forces said.
Libya has been torn apart between the two rival administrations since 2011 when its long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown and killed.
The LNA has been trying to seize control over the country’s capital of Tripoli, currently controlled by the rival UN-backed Government of National Accord, since April 2019.
Sirte, located between Tripoli and Benghazi, is Gaddafi’s birthplace.