.Gaddafi destroys Misrata rebels' fuel supply in air raid
Libyan government forces have bombed four large oil tanks in Misrata, destroying the city's only source of fuel, according to rebels.
Light aircraft normally used for spraying pesticides were deployed for the overnight attack in Qasr Ahmed, close to the port, rebel spokesman Ahmed Hassan said today.
Bombs were dropped on four large storage tanks, destroying them and sparking a huge blaze that spread to four more, he said.
"We cannot extinguish it because we do not have the right tools," Hassan told Reuters.
"Now the city will face a major problem. Those were the only source of fuel for the city.
"These tanks could have kept the city for three months with enough fuel."
Nato was notified by the rebels about the planes before the attack but did not respond, said Hassan.
Misrata, the last remaining city in the east held by the rebels, has been under siege by Gaddafi's forces for more than two months.
It has been the scene of some of the fiercest fighting between loyalists and rebels.
Government forces last month flew at least one helicopter reconnaissance mission over the city, according to the rebels.
Guardian
NATO out foxed by a duster...what are they good for anymore?
Light aircraft normally used for spraying pesticides were deployed for the overnight attack in Qasr Ahmed, close to the port, rebel spokesman Ahmed Hassan said today.
Bombs were dropped on four large storage tanks, destroying them and sparking a huge blaze that spread to four more, he said.
"We cannot extinguish it because we do not have the right tools," Hassan told Reuters.
"Now the city will face a major problem. Those were the only source of fuel for the city.
"These tanks could have kept the city for three months with enough fuel."
Nato was notified by the rebels about the planes before the attack but did not respond, said Hassan.
Misrata, the last remaining city in the east held by the rebels, has been under siege by Gaddafi's forces for more than two months.
It has been the scene of some of the fiercest fighting between loyalists and rebels.
Government forces last month flew at least one helicopter reconnaissance mission over the city, according to the rebels.
Guardian
NATO out foxed by a duster...what are they good for anymore?
posted by madtom at 9:49 PM
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Is it the UN's job to pick which side will be the victim of a massacre?
Cheer on the Arab Spring. Starvation in Egypt is beginning and should be in full flower by Fall. We're going to see what a real revolt looks like in the ME before the year is out. It won't be 'freedom' they demand, it will be flour. And when the West can't come through with all they demand, look for riots in Londonistan and Paristan, etc.
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