In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi's airforce pounded rebel-held eastern oil port city of Ras Lanuf to stop opponents from advancing towards Tripoli. But there are no immediate reports of any casualties. The Libyan ruler's supporters pushed eastward in an effort to roll back the gains of the rebels and recapture fallen towns. Al-Jazeera channel reported that they have taken the central town of Bin Jawad. The Channel said, fierce fighting in the eastern city of Misurata, located between the capital Tripoli and Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte, is still continuing. Moamer Gaddafi's forces have also launched a final onslaught on the western Libyan city of Zawiyah.
News On AIR | March 9, 2011 9:20 AM
Libyan Air Force pound rebel positions to stop their advance towards capital Tripoli