LIBYA: Explosions rock Tripoli

Record ID: 338554

  • Title: LIBYA: Explosions rock Tripoli
  • Date: 8th August 2011
  • Summary: TRIPOLI, LIBYA (AUGUST 7, 2011) (REUTERS) WIDE OF TRIPOLI SKYLINE/ FLASHES OF LIGHT/ AUDIO OF BLAST PLUMES OF SMOKE RISING SMOKE RISING/ FLASH OF LIGHT BLAZE BEHIND BUILDING/ AUDIO OF BLAST VARIOUS OF SMOKE RISING/ BLAZE
  • Embargoed: 23rd August 2011 13:00
  • Keywords:
  • Location: Libya
  • Country: Libya
  • Topics: Conflict,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA901XCGBUP0Y3UIUVMIYST7WO0
  • Story Text: Several explosions rocked Tripoli after midnight on Sunday (August 7).
    Libyan state television said NATO air strikes had hit civilian and military targets in Tripoli.
    Long series of explosions could be heard starting around 2 am local time (0000 GMT), producing giant plumes of smoke.
    Planes could be heard overhead and flames could be seen in the distance.
  • Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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