Thursday, May 26, 2016

British Special Forces Destroy Islamic State Suicide Trucks In Libya

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The Telegraph: British special forces destroyed Islamic State trucks in Libya, say local troops

Evidence has emerged that British special forces have engaged in frontline combat against violent jihadists in Libya for the first time, destroying an Islamic State vehicle packed with explosives.

It follows reports earlier this year that elite commandos – including the SAS - were in Libya advising local forces in the fight against Isil.

Mohammed Durat, a commander of troops in Misrata, told The Times: “My unit works just with English. I have met with them personally and they have destroyed two suicide vehicles that were targeting my fighters.”

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WNU Editor:
It looks like Western intervention in Libya is about to step up .... Greeks, Italians close off airspace to Libyans amid NATO operation rumors (RT).

More News On British Special Forces Destroying Islamic State Suicide Trucks In Libya

Reports: British Special Forces Blow Up Daesh Suicide Trucks -- Forces.TV
British special forces 'blew up Isis suicide truck in Libya' -- The Guardian
British special forces praised for stopping IS suicide attack in Libya -- Daily Mail/Press Association
UK Special Forces 'Blow Up IS Suicide Truck' -- SKY News
British SAS heroes destroy ISIS truck packed with explosives just moments before massive suicide bomb attack in Libya -- The Sun
UK Troops Carry Out Attack on Daesh Vehicles in Libya -- Sputnik
SAS destroy ISIS suicide truck in Libya in biggest UK military assault yet -- RT

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