Sirte: 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- near the city of Sirte on Friday. The planes also destroyed at least 30 containers used for transporting long-range Scud missiles.
Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Liam Fox has denied the mission in Libya is taking too long.
The mission comes as Libya faces claims of scattering landmines in the besieged 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.
They were dropped by mini-parachutes from rockets that open during flight, according to the New York Times.
The Libyan government has consistently denied reports it is using cluster munitions.
According to a report in the New York Times, more than 20 of the Chinese Type 84 Model A mines were dropped by mini-parachutes in Misrata from rockets late on Thursday night, the report said.
Shortly afterwards, a port supervisor said one of them had exploded under a patrolling truck, wounding two men inside.
Rebels said forces loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi had also bombed fuel tanks in Misrata, setting them on fire.
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