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 Country star cancels rest of his tour: 'I am mentally unwell.' Iran's new leader issued a defiant first statement. Old Dominion University gunman was killed by ROTC students. Morrissey calls off gig after night in 'indescribable hell.' Report an error