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AFRICOM for September 9, 2016
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Report Date

U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 9 to 11

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 9, 2016

  • One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
  • One resupply position
  • One enemy fighting position

September 10, 2016

  • Seven enemy fighting positions
  • One supply vehicle
  • Two enemy fighting positions

September 11, 2016

  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • Two enemy fighting positions
  • Two 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 143.

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

  • 10 total strikes
  • 10 in Libya

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 10 in Libya (134 – 143)

Confirmed Actions

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U.S. airstrikes in support of GNA: Sept. 9 to 11

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 9, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

September 9, 2016

One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
One resupply position
One enemy fighting position
September 10, 2016
Libya: 3 strikes

September 10, 2016

Seven enemy fighting positions
One supply vehicle
Two enemy fighting positions
September 11, 2016
Libya: 4 strikes

September 11, 2016

Two enemy fighting positions
Two enemy fighting positions
Two 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 143.

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.