Libyan armed forces in the west of the country have made significant gains in the on-going battle for the central city of Sirte, which is controlled by the so-called Islamic State.
The battle for the city began last month but the fighting intensified in recent days.
Reuters
Libya still has rival, regional administrations and armed forces in the east and west of the country, with each battling extremist militants in their territories.
A coastguard commander allied to forces in Tripoli told the BBC his men were now positioned across the city’s coastline to prevent any militants from escaping.
He also said they fired missiles from the sea targeting at least four key positions held by militants there, including the port.
A spokesman for the ground forces described the fighting against IS forces today as "guerrilla warfare".
He says they are on the fringes of residential areas by the city centre, but sniper fire and explosive devices planted by IS are slowing down the advance.
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