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Two targets were hit and an armored vehicle at a checkpoint, a Sky correspondent on HMS Ocean reported. The NATO statement said the use of attack helicopters provided increased flexibility to track and attack pro-Gaddafi forces attempting to hide in populated areas. Military analysts say it also greatly increases the risk of Western forces suffering their first casualties of the campaign, given the vulnerability of helicopters to ground fire. The commander of NATO's Libya force, Lieutenant-General Charles Bouchard, said the first engagement had been successful and shown the unique capabilities of attack helicopters. "We will continue to use these assets whenever and wherever needed," he said. Military analysts say attack helicopters will allow more precise strikes against forces in built-up areas than high-flying jets used until now, while reducing the risk of civilian casualties. NATO has said their deployment would not presage the deployment of ground forces in Libya, which Western countries have ruled out. (Reporting by David Brunnstrom; Editing by Angus MacSwan) $INS01; Line LNY Insave:- TI line name (Map report) World Libya Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language, all capital letters or appear to be spam, and we review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. Comments (1) daniwitz13 wrote: This is sheer madness on the part of NATO and the US. To step up pressure is not in the mandate to protect civilians. “To step-up pressure” implies helping one side to win. The mandate is not to take sides but to protect innocent lives. But by launching attacks on only one side it defeats the mandate of saving lives, it tales lives from their one sided attacks. Exploding bombs and missiles cannot control deaths of innocents. NATO is complicit to murder of innocents and just as ruthless as Gadhafi. NATO is supposed to be the vanguard for equality and justice for all, not a one sided strongman and kill for one side. Shame on NATO AND THE US. 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