Ministers are to announce the deployment of Apache attack helicopters to Libya, a move seen as a significant escalation of Britain's role in the conflict despite government denials, according to well-placed Whitehall sources.[...]
At a joint press conference with Barack Obama, Cameron all but confirmed Britain would send Apaches to Libya.
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The heavily armed helicopters will be used to protect a 16-mile buffer zone around Misrata, defence officials said. They could also be used to attack Gaddafi forces' positions in the port city, despite possible vulnerability to rocket-propelled grenades and even rifle fire.
Nato has carried out its heaviest air strikes against Libya's capital in more than two months of bombing, amid upbeat comments from France and the US on progress towards ending Muammar Gaddafi's rule.[...]
Six loud explosions rocked Tripoli within 10 minutes late on Tuesday. These followed powerful strikes 24 hours earlier, including one on Gaddafi's compound, that Libyan officials said killed 19 people.
I’m pretty sure my president has assured me that we don’t fight aggressive wars for the purpose of regime change.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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