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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 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.

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  • First Gulf of Sidra offensive
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  • 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 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.
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  • 3000(xsd:integer)
  • Saadi Brigade *800 soldiers
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Partof
  • the Libyan civil war
Date
  • --03-30
Commander
  • Al-Saadi Gaddafi
  • Khalifa Belqasim Haftar
Caption
  • --03-29
Casualties
  • 7(xsd:integer)
  • At least 12 killed
  • At least 7 killed
Result
  • Pro-Gaddafi victory * Rebel advance repelled * Frontline formed between Brega and Ajdabiya
combatant
  • Gaddafi Loyalists * Libyan Army * Paramilitary forces * Foreign mercenaries
  • Anti-Gaddafi forces * National Liberation Army ---- UNSC Resolution 1973 forces
Place
  • Coast of the Gulf of Sidra, Libya
Conflict
  • First Gulf of Sidra offensive
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  • 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 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.
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