The Libyan government has accused Britain of killing at least three people in an airstrike at an oil field in the southeast of the country. "British fighter bombers raided the Al Sarir oil field, killing three guards at the site and wounding other people working at the field," deputy foreign minister Kahled Kaim said.
"There is no doubt this aggression... is against international law and is not covered by the UN resolution."
There was no immediate official comment on the allegations from the Ministry of Defence.
Sky reporter Alistair Bunkall said: "You have got to wonder why British aeroplanes would come in from their bases in Italy and destroy an oil field. It would mark a change in tactics.
"Equally, you have the question of how the Libyan government know they were British aeroplanes, simply because they would be releasing their missiles from some distance.
"They do have different wing shapes from the French and other coalition aircraft but unless you have an eyewitness account it is very difficult to verify."
The airstrike damaged the pipeline linking Al Sarir oil field - Libya's largest - and the rebel-held port of Tobruk, Mr Kaim said.
The Sarir oilfield is located in Libya's Sirte basin, which contains around 80% of its proven reserves. The major oilfield was discovered in 1961.
On Tuesday, a rebel spokesman accused forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi of shelling the site, halting oil production. Read More
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