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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Pentagon for September 30, 2016 – October 2, 2016
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October 2, 2016

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.

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October 2, 2016

Report Summary

  • 24 total strikes
  • 24 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 24 total strikes
  • 24 in Libya (178 – 201)

Confirmed Actions

US

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
Libya: 3 strikes

September 30, 2016

One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device facility
Seven enemy fighting positions
October 1, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

October 1, 2016

Six enemy fighting positions
October 2, 2016
Libya: 20 strikes

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.

Pentagon for September 29, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 29

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 29, 2016

  • One truck with mounted heavy artillery

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 177.

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 (177)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 29

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 29, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

September 29, 2016

One truck with mounted heavy artillery

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 177.

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.

Pentagon for September 28, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 28

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 28, 2016

  • One Daesh resupply point

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 176.

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 (176)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 28

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 28, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

September 28, 2016

One Daesh resupply point

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 176.

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.

Pentagon for September 23, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 23 to 25

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 23, 2016

  • Enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One Daesh resupply point

September 24, 2016

  • One Daesh resupply point

September 25, 2016

  • No strikes to report

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 175.

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 (170 – 175)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 23 to 25

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 23, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

September 23, 2016

Enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One Daesh resupply point
September 24, 2016
Libya: 1 strikes

September 24, 2016

One Daesh resupply point
September 25, 2016

September 25, 2016

No strikes to report

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 175.

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.

Pentagon for September 22, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 22

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 22, 2016

  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • One enemy fighting position
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • 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 169.

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

  • 8 total strikes
  • 8 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 8 in Libya (162 – 169)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 22

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 22, 2016
Libya: 8 strikes

September 22, 2016

One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
One enemy fighting position
Two enemy fighting positions
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 169.

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.

Pentagon for September 21, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 21

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 21, 2016

  • One truck with mounted heavy artillery
  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • 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 161.

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 (159 – 161)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 21

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 21, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

September 21, 2016

One truck with mounted heavy artillery
One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
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 161.

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 September 20, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 20

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 20, 2016

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

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 158.

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 (156 – 158)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 20

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 20, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

September 20, 2016

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

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 158.

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 September 16, 2016
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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 16 to 18

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 16, 2016

  • No strikes to report

September 17, 2016

  • No strikes to report

September 18, 2016

  • One enemy fighting position
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • One enemy fighting position
  • Five enemy fighting positions

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 155.

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

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Libya (152 – 155)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 16 to 18

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 16, 2016

September 16, 2016

No strikes to report

September 17, 2016

September 17, 2016

No strikes to report

September 18, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

September 18, 2016

One enemy fighting position
Two enemy fighting positions
One enemy fighting position
Five enemy fighting positions

This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 155.

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.