Nato concludes mission in Libya... but a bad omen for the future as Al Qaeda flag flies over Benghazi

Nato carried out 9,600 airstrike sorties in seven months, destroying 5,900 targets
Operation cost Britain estimated Ł300million



Nato today announced it was ending its bombing campaign which helped Libyan rebels overthrow Muammar Gaddafi's regime.

Officials said all operations for the air and sea campaign will conclude at midnight on Monday, as the strikes were described as 'one of the most successful' operations in the history of the 62-year-old alliance.

Nato stopped its bombing missions soon after Gaddafi's death earlier this month, but has maintained regular air patrols.


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