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.
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
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.