The Islamist coalition Libya Dawn claimed to have taken over Tripoli airport; heavy fighting resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. Earlier today, Operation Dignity aircraft attacked Islamist forces in Tripoli, reportedly killing 10 people and injuring dozens more. Fighting also flared up in Benghazi, and Operation Dignity dismissed rumors that it had lost Benina Airbase to Ansar al Sharia and its allies. After closing two state-owned TV stations that had been taken over by Islamists, the government warned private Libyan TV stations against inciting violence and unrest. Some 200 Italian companies in Libya are seeking guarantees against the ongoing insecurity.
