The General National Congress of Libya has condemned the airstrikes in Derna, saying they aimed at targeting the 17 February revolution project.

In a statement on Sunday, the congress said this heinous crime also aims to empower coup plotters and IS militants, in addition to former regime fighters.

The statement hailed Derna Shura Council and their fight against IS group, promising to provide all possible support to the city and its revolutionary fighters to combat terrorism.

On Sunday, unidentified airstrikes targeted civilian areas in the city leaving some people dead.