One fighter killed as Libyan forces near liberation of Sirte

A source from the field hospital in Sirte has reported that they had received one killed fighter and a number of injuries after fierce clashes with IS militants inside their last spot in Sirte, the seaside Jizah district.
“Many other fighter were injured in a new push by the Misurata-led forces on IS last hideout in Jizah district on Monday morning.” The source, who asked to remain anonymous, added.
The field hospital in Sirte let out a call for all the Libyan citizens to donate blood for the Libyan forces fighting IS terrorists in Sirte.
“We’re in a dire need for every litre of blood nowadays.” The source reported a doctor in the field hospital as saying.
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