Pentagon for October 4, 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 target was struck by U.S. forces:
October 4, 2016
- One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
- 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 208.
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.
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:
October 4, 2016
This airstrike brings the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 208.
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.