Warplanes of the internationally recognized Libyan air force struck Tripoli’s militia-controlled Mitiga airport Tuesday without causing any casualties, both sides said.

Warplanes of the internationally recognized Libyan air force struck Tripoli's militia-controlled Mitiga airport Tuesday without causing any casualties, both sides said.

It was the latest in a series of raids carried out in recent months by forces loyal to controversial anti-Islamist general Khalifa Haftar, who was named head of the government's armed forces on Monday.

Airport spokesman Faouzi Milad said Tuesday's raids caused neither casualties nor damage.

The air force commander, General Sagr el-Jerouchi, said the raids had targeted Fajr Libya units inside the facility and had "also hit other militia positions in Tripoli."