Deadly clashes broke out in Benghazi’s Al-Hiwari front line

Heavy clashes erupted Friday night and lasted until Saturday dawn in Al-Hiwari front line, Benghazi between Benghazi Shura Council and Dignity Operation (Karama).
During the fight, the Military Engineering Department announced that one member was killed by a land mine in the University front line, whereas, a source in Shura Benghazi Council said that they targeted Dignity forces with heavy vehicles and heavy weapons in Al-Hiwari.
The source added that Dignity Operation’s air force also targeted the cement factory and its surrounding with barrel bombs as part of what pro-Dignity media outlets say “total liberation of Benghazi.”
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