NATO says it will continue Libya operations and will bomb Gadhafi forces if they keep fighting.

But, spokesman Col. Roland Lavoie told reporters Tuesday, August 23, that pro-Gadhafi forces are severely degraded and losing strength through desertions and defections, AP reported.

Earlier, France's foreign minister earlier said he hopes NATO's air operation over in Libya will end "as soon as possible" - once rebel fighters topple Moammar Gadhafi and his forces for good.

Alain Juppe says France and Britain were responsible for about 75 to 80 percent of NATO air operations over Libya in recent months.