UK jets conduct raids on missile facility in Libya
Associated Press, Updated: May 08, 2011 17:51 IST
Associated Press, Updated: May 08, 2011 17:51 IST
A picture from a British fighter jet shows bombings
in Libya.
in Libya.
Sirte: British fighter planes have carried out a successful bombing raid on a missile facility near the Libyan town of Sirte.
Two Royal Air Force Tornado jets attacked FROG-7 rocket launchers and canisters used to carry Scud missiles on Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
MoD footage released on Sunday showed strikes on the military facility near Sirte, the birthplace of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Between 30 and 40 canisters used to transport Scud missiles, which can hit targets up to 300 kilometres (186 miles) away, were struck in the bombing raid.
The UK Defence Secretary said the weapons targeted could cause large-scale civilian casualties if used against an urban area.
He said that the mission was part of the international coalition's task, mandated by the UN Security Council resolution, of protecting the Libyan civilian population.
More than 5,300 sorties have been flown by NATO forces over Libya since the implementation of a no-fly zone in March.
Two Royal Air Force Tornado jets attacked FROG-7 rocket launchers and canisters used to carry Scud missiles on Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
MoD footage released on Sunday showed strikes on the military facility near Sirte, the birthplace of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Between 30 and 40 canisters used to transport Scud missiles, which can hit targets up to 300 kilometres (186 miles) away, were struck in the bombing raid.
The UK Defence Secretary said the weapons targeted could cause large-scale civilian casualties if used against an urban area.
He said that the mission was part of the international coalition's task, mandated by the UN Security Council resolution, of protecting the Libyan civilian population.
More than 5,300 sorties have been flown by NATO forces over Libya since the implementation of a no-fly zone in March.
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