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Summary:

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the death of Libya’s military chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, and four others in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey, on December 23, 2025. The crash occurred about half an hour into the flight, reportedly due to a technical malfunction, as the delegation was returning from an official trip to Ankara where al-Haddad met with Turkish defense officials. The incident resulted in the closure of Ankara airport and flight diversions.

News Article:

Libyan Military Chief Killed in Plane Crash Near Ankara

Ankara, Turkey – December 24, 2025 (02:34 am IST) – Libyan military chief General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other individuals were killed in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025. The news was confirmed by Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah in a statement released on Facebook, calling the incident a “great loss” for Libya.

According to Libyan officials, contact with the aircraft was lost approximately 30 minutes after takeoff due to a suspected technical malfunction. The delegation was returning from an official visit to Ankara, where General al-Haddad had met with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and other high-ranking officials.

Security camera footage from Haymana, Turkey, showed a bright flash in the night sky, suggesting a possible explosion. General al-Haddad, as the top military commander in western Libya, played a crucial role in UN-brokered efforts to unify the country’s military forces.

Following the crash, Ankara airport was temporarily closed and several flights were diverted to other airports. An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.

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