After a four-day offensive, the rebels have managed to break today Libyan defenses raised by the troops around the enclave gadafistas Brega oil, 78 miles west of Ajdabiya, and led the fighting in the streets of the town. Rebel commanders have told Efe that the militants have managed to penetrate the city's residential area, but have not yet managed to control it.
"500 soldiers have come to recognize in the city, others are following them. By the time night falls the city will be ours," said Efe field commander Abdul Jawad.
"500 soldiers have come to recognize in the city, others are following them. By the time night falls the city will be ours," said Efe field commander Abdul Jawad.
- War in Libya: Libyan rebels attack Brega (16/07/2011)
- Libyan rebels win official recognition as their forces close in on Brega (16/07/2011)
- Libya rebels poised to attempt to retake Brega - AFP (16/07/2011)
- Libyan rebels win official recognition as their forces close in on Brega - The Guardian (16/07/2011)
- Libya rebels begin advance on Brega - Sydney Morning Herald (14/07/2011)
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