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Libya, 890 air raids from the beginning of "Unified Protector" mission

Tripoli, Libya - In the meanwhile, in Berlin Rasmussen asked for more precision bombers and assures attacks will go on as long as necessary

According to statements by NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, since 31 March, when it took the command of the "Unified Protector" mission in Libya, would have been carried out 890 air raids and 2191 sorties in the Libyan skies (58 air attacks and 153 sorties only yesterday) against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi. Meanwhile, today started the NATO's summit in Berlin, during which the alliance's...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128309
Rome, Italy, 04/14/2011 18:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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