US missiles found in Libya compound belonged to France

France's Defence Ministry has acknowledged that US-made missiles captured from the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) belonged to the French military.

US missiles found in Libya compound belonged to France

France's Defence Ministry has acknowledged that US-made missiles captured from the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) belonged to the French military.

A statement said the missiles were originally intended to protect French anti-terrorism forces in Libya and so did not violate an arms embargo.

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