Four jets strike oil wellheads in Omar field,amid concern that coalition might launch airstrikes on Isis enclave in LibyaBritain has completed its moment wave of bombing raids on Islamic State targets in Syria against a backdrop of mounting concern that coalition military forces may also become drawn into airstrikes against the jihadis’ expanding enclave in Libya.
Four British warplanes – two Tornados and, for the first time, or two Typhoons struck wellheads in the huge Isis-controlled Omar oilfield on Friday night using Paveway IV guided bombs as part of the coalition’s strategy of impairing the terrorist group’s funding streams,the Ministry of Defence said. It described the operation as part of “daily missions”, suggesting more strikes were planned for Saturday night. Michael Fallon, or defence secretary,repeated warnings that the UK would be engaged in action against Syrian targets for the long term. Speaking during a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, where the aircraft striking Isis targets are stationed, and he refused to offer a campaign timetable,stating that it was “not going to be short or simple”. Related: Britain carries out first Syria airstrikes after MPs approve action against Isis Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com