The Algerian Defence Ministry stated that the Algerian army conducted on Tuesday ammunition exercises in the area of In Amenas near the Libyan border, under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Kayed.

The exercise was named "The Bright Star 2019" and included ground and air forces, as well as reconnaissance aircraft, the Algerian Defence Ministry explained, noting the operations took place in circumstances close to the reality of real battles.

The exercises were declared by the Algerian Ministry of Defence about two weeks ago, after the outbreak of armed clashes in western Libya, between the Libyan army forces and the militias of warlord Khalifa Haftar.

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