Libyan rebel forces have reached Ugaylah after recapturing the two key cities of Ajdabiya and Brega from pro-Gaddafi forces amid the US-led airstrikes on the country, Press TV reported.
Libyan opposition forces reached Ugaylah as they were pushing their advance westwards on Sunday.
The Libyan opposition on Saturday wrested back control of the strategic oil town of Ajdabiya in south of the capital Benghazi following intense battles with forces loyal to Libyan embattled ruler Muammar Gaddafi.
The rebels pushed Gaddafi's forces out of Ajdabiya, which has been under siege for more than a week, with the rebels holding the city center under shelling from government troops positioned on the outskirts.
Opposition forces say troops loyal to Gaddafi are now on the retreat and moving to the town of al-Bisher.
Regime troops captured Brega and Ajdabiyah two weeks ago following fierce fighting.
Clashes are meanwhile still underway in the western city of Misratah.
This comes as Western forces continue pounding Libyan military installations.
The UK Ministry of Defense earlier said British warplanes have hit several armored vehicles on the outskirts of Ajdabiyah and Brega.
French fighter jets have also reportedly destroyed several warplanes and helicopters in Misratah. A Libyan government spokesman, however, says the fresh Western-led airstrikes have left many civilians dead.
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