World | Libya Gadhafi Launches Strikes Against Oil Town But rebel forces appear to have taken control there By Kevin Spak Posted Mar 3, 2011 8:04 AM CST Copied Libyan men prepare to go fight forces from the Libyan army outside the eastern town of Brega, Libya, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Tara Todras-Whitehill) Libyan air forces rained at least three airstrikes down on Brega today, a day after rebel forces drove Gadhafi loyalists out of the major oil town. There was also a strike just outside of Ajdabiya, about 40 miles away, the Washington Post reports. But there was no fresh ground fighting, and some rebels, emboldened by their apparent victory, say they intend to press west into Tripoli. Read These Next Delta pilot arrested moments after landing plane. Murdered couple died "protecting their little girls." Gunman kills police officer at Manhattan skyscraper. A family hike took a tragic turn in Arkansas on Saturday. Report an error