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TRIPOLI — Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government carried out their first air strikes on Sunday against the country’s militia-held third city of Misrata, a spokesman said.Colonel Ahmed Mesmari said the raids were a response to a renewed attempt early Sunday by the Fajr Libya (Libya Dawn) militia to seize the key Al-Sidra oil export terminal.
Residents said the strikes targeted a flying school close to Misrata airport, the port and a steel plant.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Mesmari said the strikes took place after Fajr Libya launched an air raid on Al-Sidra using a Mig-23 jet that took off from the aviation school in Misrata.
“That is why we targeted it and other positions of the militia,” he said.
The UN mission in Libya, UNSMIL, issued a statement condemning the air strikes, warning that failure to take steps “towards de-escalation” will lead to “all-out war” in Libya. — AFP.
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