Fighting intensified among rebels and forces loyal of veteran Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Sunday in the eastern town of Ajdabiya, with rebel groups saying that they beat the government army back.
Ajdabiya, located around 100 miles south of the rebel stronghold Benghazi, was assailed by heavy artillery, coming from Gadhafi’s forces, reported Al Jazeera. Later, rebel fighters and pro-government forces engaged in small skirmishes near the outskirts of the city.
Rebels fought back by launching a barrage of Grad rockets at Gadhafi fighters, the news agency said.
Amid the clashes and clamor, cars poured out of the city with families and with some rebel fighters, reported The Associated Press.
Ajdabiya, located around 100 miles south of the rebel stronghold Benghazi, was assailed by heavy artillery, coming from Gadhafi’s forces, reported Al Jazeera. Later, rebel fighters and pro-government forces engaged in small skirmishes near the outskirts of the city.
Rebels fought back by launching a barrage of Grad rockets at Gadhafi fighters, the news agency said.
Amid the clashes and clamor, cars poured out of the city with families and with some rebel fighters, reported The Associated Press.
