NATO defends credibility of Libya air war

The blunder an embarrassment for a mission that prides itself on protecting Libya's people from the regime — came on the heels of a friendly fire incident last week in which a column of rebel vehicles were hit by NATO warplanes.
Bracken rejected a regime claim of further civilian casualties, however, reiterating that an air strike in the western Tripoli suburb of Sorman on Monday hit a legitimate military target.

"If you look at our track record, we have taken utmost care to avoid civilian casualties and we will continue to do so," said NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu.

But Frattini's warning added to strains emerging within the alliance as the war drags on, with resilient Gadhafi refusing to step down while rebels struggle to defeat a better-trained army.
British Prime Minister David Cameron butted heads with his own brass over the campaign Tuesday after top officers warned that the military is overstretched.



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