Help support TMP


"Forces backed by Libya's unity government seek to..." Topic


1 Post

All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.

For more information, see the TMP FAQ.


Back to the Ultramodern Warfare (2014-present) Message Board


Areas of Interest

Modern

Featured Hobby News Article


Featured Link


Featured Ruleset

Bodycount


Rating: gold star gold star gold star gold star gold star gold star gold star gold star gold star 


Featured Workbench Article

Painting More of the Corporate Babes

Warcolours Painting Studio Fezian says he's pretty happy with these babes...


Featured Profile Article

ISIS in the Year 2066

What if you want to game something too controversial or distasteful to put on the tabletop?


Featured Book Review


Featured Movie Review


527 hits since 30 May 2016
©1994-2024 Bill Armintrout
Comments or corrections?

Tango0130 May 2016 10:32 p.m. PST

… encircle Islamic State-held Sirte.

"Forces loyal to Libya's U.N.-backed unity government say they aim to encircle Sirte, Islamic State's stronghold in Libya, having moved to within 15 km (10 miles) of the city center.

The forces, composed of fighters mostly from the western city of Misrata, are now closer to Sirte than they have been for nearly a year. Last summer Misrata brigades withdrew from Sirte and Islamic State took full control there.

Western states are hoping the unity government can bring together Libya's competing factions to defeat Islamic State, though the new government has struggled to secure support beyond its power base in the west of the country.

Earlier this month Islamic State surged forward towards Misrata, which lies about 240 km northwest of Sirte, taking control of the town of Abu Grain and a number of villages and checkpoints in the area before being pushed back…"
Full article here
link

Amicalement
Armand

Sorry - only verified members can post on the forums.