Libya: RAF Tornados destroy Libyan missile launchers
 

The RAF has destroyed rocket launchers and Scud-missile containers in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Two Tornado fighters targeted a FROG-7 weapons system - which can fire rockets more than 40 miles (64km) - near the city of Sirte on Friday.

The planes also destroyed at least 30 containers used for transporting long-range Scud missiles.

The mission comes as Libya faces claims of scattering landmines in the beseiged rebel-held port city of Misrata.

The use of Chinese anti-vehicle mines, as claimed by rebel groups and video footage, was verified by Human Rights Watch.

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Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 02:13 GMT