Military Reports

Military Reports

AFRICOM for September 1, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

September 1, 2016

  • Eight enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 110.

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

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Libya (109 – 110)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

September 1, 2016
Libya: 2 strikes

September 1, 2016

Eight enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 110.

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

AFRICOM for August 31, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 31, 2016

  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One Weapons Cache
  • Two enemy fighting positions

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 108.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya (105 – 108)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 31, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

August 31, 2016

Three enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One Weapons Cache
Two enemy fighting positions

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 108.

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.

AFRICOM for August 30, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 30, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 104.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (100 – 104)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 30, 2016
Libya: 5 strikes

August 30, 2016

One enemy fighting position
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
Three enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 104.

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.

AFRICOM for August 29, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 29, 2016

  • Seven enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 99.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 7 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 7 in Libya (93 – 99)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 29, 2016
Libya: 7 strikes

August 29, 2016

Seven enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
Three enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 99.

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.

Incident date

August 29, 2016

Incident Code

LQ034

LOCATION

بنغازي‎, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

The LNA self-reported MiG-23 strikes on “armed militias” in Ganfouda. However, Benghazi News claimed on Twitter that three airstrikes had been deliberately aimed at civilian infrastructure. Russia Today added that the bombardment led to a demonstration asking to lift the siege on Ganfouda. It also reported that “Libyan media sources said Monday that the Council

Summary

First published
August 29, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

August 28, 2016

Incident Code

LC040

LOCATION

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

Up to 21 civilians were reportedly killed in airstrikes on Benghazi. Three local families were reportedly killed as well as 11 Sudanese workers. While the majority of sources named the LNA as the belligerent, Libya Mostakbal claimed that is was conducted by a ‘Predator’ drone which isn’t part of the LNA air force. However, UAE

Summary

First published
August 28, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
21
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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AFRICOM for August 26, 2016 – August 28, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

August 28, 2016

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 26, 2016

  • Two enemy fighting positions

August 27, 2016

  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One Improvised Explosive Device

August 28, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 92.

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.

Report Date

August 28, 2016

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 10 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 10 in Libya (83 – 92)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 26, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

August 26, 2016

Two enemy fighting positions
August 27, 2016
Libya: 2 strikes

August 27, 2016

One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One Improvised Explosive Device
August 28, 2016
Libya: 7 strikes

August 28, 2016

One enemy fighting position
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 92.

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.

AFRICOM for August 24, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 24, 2016

  • Four enemy fighting positions
  • Four enemy fighting positions
  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 82.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya (79 – 82)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 24, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

August 24, 2016

Four enemy fighting positions
Four enemy fighting positions
Three enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 82.

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.

AFRICOM for August 23, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 23, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lighting, which began Aug. 1, to 78.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Libya (78)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 23, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

August 23, 2016

One enemy fighting position

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lighting, which began Aug. 1, to 78.

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.

AFRICOM for August 22, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 22, 2016

  • One Daesh supply truck
  • Nine enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 77.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Libya (75 – 77)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 22, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

August 22, 2016

One Daesh supply truck
Nine enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 77.

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.

AFRICOM for August 19, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 19, 2016

  • One Daesh supply truck
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • One Daesh supply truck

August 20, 2016

  • Ten enemy fighting positions
  • Five enemy fighting positions

August 21, 2016

  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 74.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 9 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 9 in Libya (66 – 74)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 19, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

August 19, 2016

One Daesh supply truck
Two enemy fighting positions
One Daesh supply truck
August 20, 2016
Libya: 2 strikes

August 20, 2016

Ten enemy fighting positions
Five enemy fighting positions
August 21, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

August 21, 2016

Three enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position
Two enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 74.

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.

AFRICOM for August 18, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 18, 2016

  • One Daesh supply truck
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • Three enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 65.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Libya (63 – 65)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 18, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

August 18, 2016

One Daesh supply truck
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
Three enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 65.

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.

AFRICOM for August 17, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 17, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • Five enemy fighting positions
  • Five enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 62.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (58 – 62)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 17, 2016
Libya: 5 strikes

August 17, 2016

One enemy fighting position
Five enemy fighting positions
Five enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 62.

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.

AFRICOM for August 16, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 16, 2016

  • Seven enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One pickup truck with mounted recoilless rifle
  • Eleven enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One command and control vehicle
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 57.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 9 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 9 in Libya (49 – 57)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 16, 2016
Libya: 9 strikes

August 16, 2016

Seven enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One enemy fighting position
One pickup truck with mounted recoilless rifle
Eleven enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One command and control vehicle
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 57.

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.

AFRICOM for August 15, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 15, 2016

  • One Daesh vehicle
  • Four enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 48.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Libya (47 – 48)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 15, 2016
Libya: 2 strikes

August 15, 2016

One Daesh vehicle
Four enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 48.

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.

AFRICOM for August 12, 2016 – August 14, 2016
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Report Date

August 14, 2016

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 12, 2016

  • No strikes to report

August 13, 2016

  • One Daesh vehicle

August 14, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 46.

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.

Report Date

August 14, 2016

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (42 – 46)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 12, 2016

August 12, 2016

No strikes to report

August 13, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

August 13, 2016

One Daesh vehicle
August 14, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

August 14, 2016

One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 46.

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.

Incident date

August 12, 2016

Incident Code

LC039

LOCATION

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

Various sources reported that between 20 and 31 civilians were killed and around 30 more injured as a result of airstrikes in Ganfouda. Two targets appear to have been struck – a residential home and a prison. While some sources claimed the attack was conducted by an unknown foreign drone, others blame the LNA or

Summary

First published
August 12, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
20 – 31
(3 women1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
30
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, French Military
Named victims
27 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

August 12, 2016

Incident Code

LC039a

LOCATION

بالقرب مدرسة خليج التحدي, Vicinity of Gulf Challenge School, Surt, Libya

Various sources reported the death of Mohammed al-Qadhafi as a result of a US airstrike on his family home in Sirte. Tek burns everything said on Facebook: “Mohammed al-Qadhafi, from Farajan of the family of Alwasa name of his mother, Haniyeh Faraj, lives in outside the planned district next to the Gulf Challenge School. Today,

Summary

First published
August 12, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Named victims
1 named
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AFRICOM for August 11, 2016
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August 11th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 11, 2016

  • One Daesh vehicle
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Daesh supply vehicle
  • One enemy fighting position
  • Three enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 41.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (37 – 41)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 11th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 11, 2016
Libya: 5 strikes

August 11, 2016

One Daesh vehicle
One enemy fighting position
One Daesh supply vehicle
One enemy fighting position
Three enemy fighting positions

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 41.

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.

AFRICOM for August 10, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

August 10th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

October 2, 2016

  • One truck with mounted heavy artillery
  • One truck with mounted heavy artillery
  • One Daesh supply truck
  • Four enemy fighting positions
  • Six enemy fighting positions
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One Daesh supply truck

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 36.

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.

View and download precision strike video of known Daesh target here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/478929/us-precision-strike-against-daesh-vehicle-sirte-libya.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 7 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 7 in Libya (30 – 36)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 10th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

October 2, 2016
Libya: 7 strikes

October 2, 2016

One truck with mounted heavy artillery
One truck with mounted heavy artillery
One Daesh supply truck
Four enemy fighting positions
Six enemy fighting positions
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One Daesh supply truck

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 36.

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.

View and download precision strike video of known Daesh target here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/478929/us-precision-strike-against-daesh-vehicle-sirte-libya.

AFRICOM for August 9, 2016
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Report Date

August 9th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 9, 2016

  • One pickup truck with mounted recoilless rifle

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 29.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Libya (29)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 9th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 9, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

August 9, 2016

One pickup truck with mounted recoilless rifle

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 29.

AFRICOM for August 8, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

August 8th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 8, 2016

  • Multiple enemy fighting positions
  • Five enemy fighting positions
  • Enemy fighting position
  • Enemy fighting position
  • One truck
  • Three enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • Enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 28. 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.

Watch and download video of Marines loading ordnance on a AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS Wasp in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/478611/us-marines-load-munitions-support-operation-odyssey-lightning.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 8 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 8 in Libya (21 – 28)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 8th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 8, 2016
Libya: 8 strikes

August 8, 2016

Multiple enemy fighting positions
Five enemy fighting positions
Enemy fighting position
Enemy fighting position
One truck
Three enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
Enemy fighting position

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 28. 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.

Watch and download video of Marines loading ordnance on a AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS Wasp in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/478611/us-marines-load-munitions-support-operation-odyssey-lightning.

AFRICOM for August 7, 2016
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Report Date

August 7th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 7, 2016

  • Enemy fighting position
  • One resupply truck
  • One resupply truck
  • One resupply truck
  • Two rocket launchers

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 20.

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.

Report Date

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Libya (16 – 20)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 7th 2016: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 7, 2016
Libya: 5 strikes

August 7, 2016

Enemy fighting position
One resupply truck
One resupply truck
One resupply truck
Two rocket launchers

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 20.

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.

AFRICOM for August 5, 2016 – August 6, 2016
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Report Date

August 6, 2016

August 5th-6th 2016: U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Aug. 5-7: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 5, 2016

  • No strikes to report

August 6, 2016

  • Enemy fighting position
  • Enemy fighting position
  • Heavy machine gun
  • Two enemy fighting positions”

Report Date

August 6, 2016

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Libya (12 – 15)

Confirmed Actions

US

August 5th-6th 2016: U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Aug. 5-7: 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 targets were struck by U.S. forces:

August 5, 2016

August 5, 2016

No strikes to report

August 6, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

August 6, 2016

Enemy fighting position
Enemy fighting position
Heavy machine gun
Two enemy fighting positions”

Incident date

August 5, 2016

Incident Code

LC038

LOCATION

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

An elderly man was reportedly killed in an LNA airstrike in Ganfouda, according to Emhona who reported the event on Twitter. He didn’t provide any further details. The LNA itself reported that its MiG-21 and a MiG-23 targeted the Shura Council in Ganfouda which reported five of its fighters died in an official statement on

Summary

First published
August 5, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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