The top commander of U.S. operations in Libya said Tuesday that forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi continue to attack opposition groups in the country, forcing the coalition to intensify strikes in the upcoming hours and days.

Navy Adm. Samuel Locklear told reporters on a video conference at the Pentagon that as the “capability of the coalition grows…we’ll be able to have more time sensitive targeting” in Libya. Qatar is expected to increase its presence by the weekend, he said.