Gaddafi's troops halted an offensive by rebels of Sirte
- Posted on March 28, 2011 in In the world
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Troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, Libya 's halt the advance of rebels in the west, 140 kilometers from Sirte, reported Agence France-Presse. Cars opposition came under fire from heavy machine guns on the outskirts of the coastal town of Bin-Jawad, after which they were forced to retreat and return to this locality. Thus statements about the rebels that they had already seized of Sirte, were denied. According to the agency, as opponents of Gaddafi opened fire on the loyal troops of the captured guns. About losses on both sides while it is not reported. The city of Sirte has strategic importance for both the rebels and for the government troops. His capture would allow opponents of Gadhafi to join their allies in the city of Misurata, situated about two hundred kilometers east of Tripoli, and thence to attack the capital. For supporters of al-Qadhafi of Sirte, in addition, has a symbolic meaning: in the vicinity of this village in 1942, he was born, the Libyan leader. The success of opposition forces in recent days have contributed to the bombing of the positions of government troops by NATO planes. As a result of air strikes inflicted by the troops Gaddafi denied the benefits of heavy equipment and aircraft.
