French jets protecting Libyan rebels

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

French jets were seen defending rebel positions, reports of at least one government jet shot down, the no fly element of international response has begun. I find it very significant that the French are the first to have jets in the sky over Libya. Italian government (the biggest purchaser of Libyan oil) has provided bases for UN planes. It looks like an actual international effort!

American cruise missiles launched against government anti-aircraft locations, French jets destroy government tank, said to be firing on other ground forces.