Operation Unified Protector - Imagery

Operation Karakal

Swedish Flygvapnet reconnaissance imagery of a Libyan Navy frigate

Released May 22, 2011

The picture below are of a Libyan regime frigate harbored in Tripoli. The image was taken by Swedish JAS 39 aircraft conducting reconnaissance missions as part of NATO Operation Unified Protector / Operation Karakal.

The vessel was struck on May 19, 2011 by coalition aircraft using precision-guided munitions and destroyed.

The resolution of the image was intentionally degraded prior to being publicly released.

Swedish Flygvapnet - Operation Karakal Recon IMINT

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Reconnaissance imagery of a Libyan naval vessel anchored in Tripoli's harbor.