Breaking News: Misurata forces take hold of Al-Gurdabiyah base in Sirte

Sources from media outlets reported that Misurata forces have taken hold of Al-Gurdabiyah base in Sirte, and pushed ISIS militants back inside Sirte’s center.
This news comes after Misurata forces have had hold of Abu Hadi, Arrawagha road and Checkpoint 40 southern Sirte.
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