Libya's east-based army says repels UN-backed gov't forces' attack on air base

Flames from burning cars are seen at a giant salvage yard which was attacked by Libyan National Army forces in Bou-Selim area, southern Tripoli, Libya, on March 25, 2020. Libya's east-based army said on Wednesday that the army has repelled an attack by the forces of the rival UN-backed government on Alwatya air base, some 130 km southwest of the capital Tripoli. (Photo by Amru Salahuddien/Xinhua)