NATO to launch ground operation in Libya: Voice of Russia

27.3.11

NATO to launch ground operation in Libya: Voice of Russia: "Coalition forces continue to strike at military facilities in Libya. In the past 24 hours they have carried out more than 150 assault flights and fired 16 cruise missiles and 4 remote controlled air bombs, targeting the artillery, mechanized divisions and command infrastructure of forces loyal to Col.Muammar Gaddafi.

Meanwhile, sources in Gaddafi’s entourage report 114 civilian deaths as a result of the bombardments. International organizations report thousands of casualties in clashes between rebels and government troops. The Libyan authorities deny the reports. As a civil war in Libya gathers pace, coalition forces have failed so far to deplete Gaddafi’s strength for quelling the rebels. The more so since the coalition commanders are at odds over their current goals, except for the departure of Muammar Gaddafi."