Benghazi Defense Brigades deny arrest of commander Al-Shirkcy by Dignity Operation

Benghazi Defense Brigades said three of their forces were killed and four others were injured in Sunday fierce clashes with Dignity Operation (Karama) forces in Ajdabia.
In addition, the Benghazi Defense Brigades refuted the rumors if Dignity Operation that said their forces arrested the leader of the Benghazi Defense Brigades, General Brigadier Mustafa Al-Shurkcy, saying he is operating as the commander just as before.
On Sunday, Benghazi Defense Brigades advanced in Ajdabia’s east capturing two key towns, Sultan district and Al-Jalediya checkpoint that lie very near at the western entrance of Benghazi.
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