Posted on 04/29/2011 11:06:00 AM PDT by Fennie
Nato warships have intercepted several boats laying anti-shipping mines outside the harbour of the Libyan city of Misurata, according to a senior military officer.
Misurata has been under siege by forces loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi for several weeks and though rebels have managed to expel regime forces from the city itself, the enclave is isolated and remains dependent for much of its food and supplies on the sea link with the rebel capital Benghazi.
It appeared to be the first time sea mines have been used in the Libyan conflict.
"We have just seen Gaddafi forces floating anti-ship mines outside Misurata harbour today," said British Brig. Rob Weighill, director of Nato operations in Libya.
"It again shows his complete disregard for international law and his willingness to attack humanitarian delivery efforts.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
What about the mines? Are they swept, still there, Which NATO Navy? NATO did not think to strike the Libyan Navy bases? I hate reporters. Who can tell WTF happened?
WHAT?? The Libyans have FLYING BOATS, TOO?
WHO KNEW!!!!!
My god, how did we ever not know that the Libyans had created so many magical flying things, that could be shot down in the “No-Fly Zone”
Strategic mistake. The more people who leave Misurata, the fewer there are to suppress.
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