Friday, August 26, 2011

The Air Campaign Over Sirte

Fighting is still going on in Tripoli and the Sirte region is getting more attention:


NATO says the alliance launched airstrikes Friday on embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte, as rebel forces gather there for a showdown with pro-Gadhafi fighters.

This is why I think Sirte is a bad choice for Khaddafi to seek refuge in. Sabha in the south away from NATO air power, closer to supply routes and more mercenaries (assuming Khaddafi has cash), and a retreat route to friendlier territory is much better.

Of course, encouraging loyalist supporters to retreat to Sirte could cover a Khaddafi run to the southern border.