"In alr operations over Libya yes terday (Monday), fighter sireraft of the "Royal "Air Force and South JAfciean Alr Force inflicted consider fable mage and casualties on enemy material and personnel," states. last night's RA. communique, Gambut, six enemy aircraft were set on fife on the ground and enemy camps in the vicinity were heavily machine-gunned, During the operation one plane was shot down fand several other German and Italian, Aircraft were severely damaged.
"RAF. bombers were'active during the night of July 6, attacking, enemy aerodromes and harbours, At Tripoli, bombs were dropped on merchant, vessels alongside a mole and direct hits were obtained on engine sheds. causing large fires: and violent explosions, Another attack was made fon Benghazi, where about 20 fires were started accompanied by explosions. Raids were also made on the Tanding grounds at Demo, Martuba and "Gazala and a successful attack wae carried out on an enemy camp and other military targets of Bardia, "in Syria, last night heavy bombers. Jattacked the railway station at Aleppo, where bombs were seen exploding on the lines and station buildings. At Beirut, direct hits were made on fuel tanks and large fires followed, Nothing is known here of alleged plans for the signing of an armistice {In Syria. official circles here declared this afternoon, Reports arriving here from Beirut show that resistance to aggression continues in the Levant States, the same circles added, It is up to the commander on the spot to determine how long the resistance may continue 'eMcaciously, it was added.—Havas Telemondiat,
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