The Port of Tripoli has been blockaded by insurgents. Early this morning the rebels have stolen armored vehicles and drove them onto the port's seawalls. Negotiations have failed and the insurgents have decided to shoot at passing ships.
As a result, two ships are now on fire and jamming the port's only entry. Rescue teams approaching the blockade have reported being shot at.
Mi-24P gunships have been called in to rapidly regain security so that rescue operations can begin.
