Libya rebels fight pro-Gaddafi units near Misrata(aircraft shot down while firing on radio station

[maddezmom]

Source: Reuters

Libya rebels fight pro-Gaddafi units near Misrata
28 Feb 2011 10:11

Source: reuters // Reuters


ALGIERS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Opponents of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have held off an attack by pro-government forces near the town of Misrata and shot down a military aircraft, a witness told Reuters on Monday.

Misrata is 200 km (125 miles) east of the Libyan capital. "An aircraft was shot down this morning while it was firing on the local radio station. Protesters captured its crew," said the witness, Mohamed.

"Fighting to control the military air base (near Misrata) started last night and is still going on. Gaddafi's forces control only a small part of the base. Protesters control a large part of this base where there is ammunition."



Read more: http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/anti-gaddafi-forces-shot-down-military-aircraft-near-misrata-and/

[pinboy3niner]

1. This can only be heartening to the opposition

Good for them! Talk about empowerment!

LIBYA HURRA!

[ProgressiveProfessor]

2. Treat all such reports with skepticism

Unvetted sources and no independent confirmation.