Blitz blunts Libyan rebels’ advance
The government attacks on Ajdabiya quickly altered the fortunes of rebels who had earlier sent units deeper concerning the strategic lubricate harbor of Brega, 40 miles from Ajdabiya, and captured two soldiers loyal to Muammar Qaddafi.Video: Battle in favor of Libya spiraling into stalemateAre sanctions tightening the noose on Qaddafi?Complete coverage: Anger now the Arab WorldIts indistinct whether government troops would turn out a advocate of their own into the eastern town of Ajdabiya, which has been not quite deserted by civilians. But taking control of the town would gaping the way to the dissent throttlehold of Benghazi and the eastern seaport of Tobruk close the Egyptian border.mainly dissenter forces pulled back to Ajdabiya after the gunfire began, but soon after appeared to attempt a counter-offensive with gray organization guns and rockets. Black smoke rose from parts of the town and approximately buildings were blazing.Earlier, rebels had pressed deeper on Brega, a strategic prize appearing in the back-and-forth battles with government forces.