Well again the fog of war if I can use the phrase in this case comes into play.*
Military action is used when political aspirations fail. Military actions are a forceful implication of political needs, in this case a UN mandate *and an accepted means of action. The politics of the issue and the expected end result is in my humble view not a issue for the crews involved, as usual a task is given and the restrictions and limitations are governed by the rules of engagement.*
Politicians are not always clear in need, military action is.*
Let's hope that dithering and indecision from the political end is minimised as time moves on.