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First Gulf of Sidra offensive
Part of the Libyan Civil War

Gulf of Sidra on 29 March 2011
Date26–30 March 2011
Location
Coast of the Gulf of Sidra, Libya
Result

Pro-Gaddafi victory

  • Rebel advance repelled
  • Frontline formed between Brega and Ajdabiya
Belligerents

Libya Anti-Gaddafi forces

  • National Liberation Army

United Nations UNSC Resolution 1973 forces

Libya Gaddafi Loyalists

  • Libyan Army
  • Paramilitary forces
  • Foreign mercenaries

support:

  • First Gulf of Sidra offensive Belarus (military advisers[1])
Commanders and leaders
Libya Khalifa Haftar[2] Libya Al-Saadi Gaddafi[3]
Strength
3,000+

Saadi Brigade

  • 800 soldiers
Casualties and losses
12+ killed[4] 7+ killed[5]
7 civilians killed in a NATO air-strike near Brega.[6]

The First Gulf of Sidra offensive was the second major rebel offensive of the Libyan Civil War. It was mounted by anti-Gaddafi forces immediately after their victory in the Battle of Ajdabiya. The offensive was meant to have the rebel forces quickly reach Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte.

The operation was initially a success with the rebels taking almost 300 kilometres (190 miles) of coast along the Libyan Coastal Highway in just two days. However, by day three into the rebel advance, loyalist troops stopped their advance and the rebels were forced to retreat back to their starting positions.

  1. ^ На стороне Каддафи воюют белорусские партизаны // Комсомольская правда : газета. — 6 апреля 2011.]
  2. ^ Youssef, Nancy A. (28 March 2011). "Libyan Rebels Push West into Less Friendly Territory". McClatchy Newspapers. Bin Jawad. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Libyan Rebels Close on Key Gadhafi Stronghold". CTV Television Network. Associated Press. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  4. ^ 3 killed (27 March),[1],[2] 3 killed (28 March),[3] 1 killed (29 March),[4] 5 killed in Brega (30–31 March)[5] Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine[6] total of 12 reported killed
  5. ^ 3 killed (March 27),[7] 3 killed (28 March),[8] 1 killed (29 March),[9] total of 7 reported killed
  6. ^ "Libya: Coalition Air Strike 'Killed Seven Civilians'". BBC News. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.

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