The commander of the navy forces of the Volcano of Rage Operation, Colonel Rida Issa has disclosed that Haftar's militias intend to take control of a tugboat to use for combat missions.

"Haftar ordered the administration of Derna Port to hand over the "Irassa" tugboat to install some military equipment on it, which consists a violation of local and international laws, Issa said.

He underlined that the tugboat would be a legitimate target for the navy forces if used for military purposes, pointing out that the navy is ready to confront any potential aggression from the sea.