Recall the other day it was reported that at least seven insurgents were killed and 65 wounded in fighting in Libya Zlitane. The city is located 160 km east of Tripoli on the Mediterranean coast. On the casualties of government forces were reported. August 2nd part, faithful to the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, counter-rebel positions, moving to the center the day before Zlitana. In recent days, insurgents with air support, NATO sought to strengthen its position in and around the city. result of air strikes on the neighborhood Zlitana, clear the way for the entrance to the city for opposition forces were destroyed rocket launchers, tanks, weapons depots and command centers loyal to Colonel units. Today, the rebels were again forced into violent clashes with government forces. Began at dawn clashes are still going on. We add Zlitan opens the way forward rebels advance on capital of Libya – Tripoli. In addition, the fighting is near the oil port Marsa el-Brega, located 800 km east of Tripoli. Air operation of NATO forces in Libya began in March of this year. Libyan media, controlled by Gaddafi, accusing the Alliance for the deaths of over a thousand civilians. We recall the mandate of the operation was due to expire on June 27, June 1 but extended the NATO operation in 90 days – until the end of September.
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