All Belligerents in Libya, 2011

Mourners in Majer, Libya in 2011 following a NATO airstrike which killed at least 34 civilians, according to multiple reports. Image courtesy of Sidney Kwiram/ Human Rights Watch

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AFRICOM for August 22, 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 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.

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Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Libya

Report Summary

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

Confirmed Actions

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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 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
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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 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
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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 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.

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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
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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 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.

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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
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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 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
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Annotated

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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 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

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  • 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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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.

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.