Pentagon for October 21, 2016
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At the request of, and in coordination with, the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted precision air strikes against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya. As a result, the following target was struck by U.S. forces:
October 21, 2016
- One enemy fighting position
- One enemy fighting position
- One Daesh vehicle
- One Daesh vehicle
October 22, 2016
- One enemy fighting position
October 23, 2016
- One enemy fighting position
This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 337.
The U.S. stands with the international community in supporting the GNA as it strives to restore stability and security to Libya.
These actions, and those we have taken previously, will help deny Daesh a safe haven in Libya from which it could attack the United States and our allies.
At the request of, and in coordination with, the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted precision air strikes against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya. As a result, the following target was struck by U.S. forces:
October 21, 2016
October 22, 2016
October 23, 2016
This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 337.
The U.S. stands with the international community in supporting the GNA as it strives to restore stability and security to Libya.
These actions, and those we have taken previously, will help deny Daesh a safe haven in Libya from which it could attack the United States and our allies.