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AFRICOM for August 7, 2016
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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.