Rebels in western Libya have captured a massive arms depot from forces loyal to leader Muammar Gadhafi, boosting critical re-supply efforts and fueling an opposition push toward the capital, Tripoli. Hundreds of rebel fighters on Tuesday combed through the weapons cache, containing rockets, ammunition and high caliber guns and assault rifles, a portion of which had exploded following NATO bombing but much remained intact. Insurgents also seized dozens of military vehicles at the desert site, some 20 kilometers southeast of Zintan, following clashes with loyalist troops. Meanwhile, a British-led international team, including the US, Italy, Turkey and Canada, has spent several weeks in rebel-held eastern Libya, assessing the country's needs once the war is over and Mr. Gadhafi is ousted.
News On AIR | June 29, 2011 9:59 AM
Rebels in western Libya captures massive arms depot