Yet another escalation of the war in Libya, some interesting developments besides the deployment of Apache helicopters from naval warships.
Gaddafi forces have shed their uniforms, are using civilian vehicles and hiding armour near civilian buildings, including hospitals and schools.
The French newspaper le Figaro said their helicopters would be assisted by target identification from French special forces who have been on the ground in Libya since the start of the allied operation there. The UK Ministry of Defence does not comment on special forces' operations.
The first international Stabilisation Response Team has arrived in Libya, the UK international development secretary Andrew Mitchell has confirmed . He said Britain would continue to provide humanitarian help and medical and emergency food supplies.Update (4th June 2011): Video of first Apache strike missions from HMS Ocean
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13652388
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