Netherlands joins military operation in Libya

Air forces and a military vessel of the Netherlands will take part in the operation to support the no-fly zone in Libya, the BBC cites the government of the Netherlands, RIA Novosti reports.


The mission involves six F-16 fighters, a flying tanker and a mine-sweeping vessel.


The Netherlands spoke about its readiness to operate earlier, according to the resolution of the UN Security Council, if NATO takes command of the operation. NATO took command on Sunday.

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