U.S. Drones Hit Targets In Libya -- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Predator drones struck their first targets in Libya over the weekend, military officials said.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization said a Predator strike hit a multiple-rocket launcher near the Libyan city Misrata at 11:00 GMT on Saturday, or 7:00 a.m. Eastern time. The NATO announcement said multiple rocket-launcher systems have been used to attack civilians in Misrata.
Capt. Darryn James, a Pentagon spokesman, disclosed the strike on Saturday but provided few details. NATO said Sunday that a second strike took place at 8:40 p.m. GMT Saturday.
Although the U.S. had said it would step back from an offensive role in the Libya mission, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the U.S. would provide two unmanned Predator drones around the clock to strike targets.
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My Comment: These attacks are being done with only two drones .... but the message that they are giving to Gaddafi and his supporters are clear .... if the fight continues expect more drones and more lethal strikes. The following L.A. times story .... U.S. drones may provide psychological edge in Libya .... gives more insight on the impact that drones may have on the Libyan civil war.
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