Missiles Launched Against Libya

The Daily Mail reports:

The Pentagon has confirmed that that U.S. has launched missile strikes against Libya's air defence network as a coalition of forces begin a no-fly zone over the north African nation.

The missiles attack coincided with French fighter jets engaging with Gaddafi military vehicles after world leaders lost patience with the Libyan dictator.

And British Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed that British forces were in action, saying 'what we are doing is necessary, legal and right'.

Up to 20 French planes were said to be patrolling the air above Libya enforcing the no-fly zone and had destroyed four Libyan tanks in air strikes, according to Al Jazeera.

Speaking ahead of the U.S. strikes, during a tour of Brazil, President Barack Obama said: 'Our consensus was strong, and our resolve is clear. The people of Libya must be protected, and in the absence of an immediate end to the violence against civilians our coalition is prepared to act, and to act with urgency.'

French Defense Ministry spokesman Thierry Burkhard said the strike was reported around 4.45pm and confirmed as a military vehicle. It was not clear what kind.