We use cookies on this website. By continuing to use this site without changing your cookie settings, you agree that you are happy to accept our privacy policy and cookie policy and for us to access our cookies on your device.
Title:LIBYA: Explosions and anti-aircraft fire ring out around Tripoli for a fifth night
Date:25th March 2011
Summary:TRIPOLI, LIBYA (MARCH 24, 2011) (REUTERS)
VARIOUS OF TRACES OF GUNFIRE IN NIGHT SKY
Embargoed:9th April 2011 13:00
Keywords:
Location:Libya
Country:Libya
Topics:War / Fighting
Reuters ID:LVA8PEE7E0CBQEB84IKXV32ER71K
Story Text: Libyan state television said on Thursday (March 24) Western air strikes targeted residential and military areas in the capital Tripoli and Tajoura.
It did not specify whether it was referring to the Tripoli district of Tajoura.
Reuters reporters in central Tripoli heard a distant explosion followed by rounds of anti-aircraft and tracer fire above the capital.
Copyright Holder:REUTERS
Copyright Notice:(c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2011. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp