In initial United Nations-authorized action against Libyan military targets, thus far French jets have struck military targets inside Libya and about 112 missiles have been fired from U.S. and British ships against air defense systems.
US Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes said today at a press briefing that this is just the beginning of a multi-phase operation.
"The goals of these initial operations are essentially twofold: First, to prevent further attacks on Libyan citizens and opposition groups, especially in and around Benghazi; and second, to degrade the regime's capability to resist the no-fly zone we are implementing under (the) United Nations resolution (authorizing intervention,)" Rhodes said. "To that end, (the missile attack) struck more than 20 integrated air defense systems and other air defense facilities ashore."
For more: Pentagon: 112 missiles fired on Libya thus far - World Watch - CBS News
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