U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

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:

September 30, 2016

• One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
• Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device facility
• Seven enemy fighting positions

October 1, 2016

• Six enemy fighting positions

October 2, 2016

• Command and control facility
• Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device facility
• One enemy fighting position
• One enemy fighting position
• Four enemy fighting positions
• Nine enemy fighting positions
• Two enemy fighting positions
• 15 enemy fighting positions
• 10 enemy fighting positions
• One enemy fighting position
• Six enemy fighting positions and one supply location
• Three enemy fighting positions
• Three enemy fighting positions
• Two enemy fighting positions
• Six enemy fighting positions
• Four enemy fighting positions
• Two enemy fighting positions
• Two enemy fighting positions
• Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device facility
• Daesh operations facility

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 201.

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.