Ankara— Libya’s military establishment has been thrown into deep mourning following confirmation that the Libyan Army Chief of Staff, General Mohamed Al-Hadad, has died in a plane crash in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
Also confirmed dead in the devastating incident are the Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Ghrabil, and the Director of the Military Manufacturing Authority, Brigadier General Mahmoud Al-Qatiwi.
The aircraft reportedly went down in Ankara, cutting short the lives of three of Libya’s most senior and influential military commanders in what officials have described as a shocking and tragic loss.
General Al-Hadad was widely regarded as a stabilising figure within Libya’s armed forces, playing a central role in military coordination during a delicate period in the country’s political and security transition. His death, alongside two other top-ranking officers, represents one of the most significant losses to Libya’s military leadership in recent years.
Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Ghrabil was a key operational commander overseeing land forces, while Brigadier General Mahmoud Al-Qatiwi headed military manufacturing and logistics—an area critical to Libya’s defence capabilities.
News of the crash has triggered an outpouring of grief across Libya’s military and political circles, with tributes describing the fallen officers as dedicated professionals who served the nation through years of turbulence.
Authorities are yet to release full details surrounding the cause of the crash, as investigations are expected to begin to determine what went wrong.
As Libya mourns three of its most senior officers, the tragedy underscores the fragility of leadership structures in conflict-affected states and the profound impact such losses can have on national stability.
For now, flags are lowered, questions linger, and a nation pauses to honour men who died far from home—leaving behind a leadership void that will be difficult to fill.
Source:@Libiya24_70sint
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