NATO aircraft destroyed at least three homes, along with what appeared to be a service building and a tentlike structure on the compound's western side.

They did so after NATO aircraft intensified bombing of the area and finally gave rebels the green light to advance.

During the ten weeks of the conflict, NATO aircraft flew over 38,000 combat missions.

At the time mentioned in the second report, the official said, NATO aircraft were in the area and saw nothing.

NATO aircraft are often brightly painted with tiger stripes.

As they approached, he said, NATO aircraft attacked again.

Will NATO aircraft be allowed to bomb gunners who killed civilians?

The full weight of NATO aircraft was coming into play.

But all the NATO aircraft returned safely to their bases, the officials said.

NATO aircraft then fired on 11 of the vehicles, destroying one.