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Statements by Italian Minister La Russa on air strikes in Libya

Rome, Italy - Italy will not hit the cities

Italian Defense Minister, Ignazio La Russa, today released an interview in which refers communications between Italy and NATO on the air strikes against the Libyan President Gaddafi. The minister said that even if it is considered acceptable to hit military targets inside the city, Italy has decided not to bomb in urban areas, except in very exceptional cases. At the same time, he said that it is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129431
Rome, Italy, 05/11/2011 18:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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