The rebels captured Ajdabiya yesterday. Today they have captured Ras Lanuf, Brega, Tobruk and Bayda, in a huge push that has forced Qaddafi's troops to retreat dozens of miles to the west.
In Brega Qaddafi's troops abandoned artillery equipment and fled in civilian cars, according to AJ.
The next step in the rebel's offensive may be harder, as this is the point there offensive stalled several weeks ago. Rebel commanders also say they are worried about a counterstrike from Qaddafi.
Targeted airstrikes on Qaddafi's tanks and other equipment are seen as the game changer. These are also controversial, as Libya cites them as evidence that coalition forces are overstepping the UN mandate to protect civilians. Libya also blames the airstrikes for causing civilian casualties. The U.S. responded by accusing Libya of placing dead bodies near airstrike targets.
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