GNA supported U.S. airstrikes for Aug. 4

U.S. Africa Command news release



United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Aug 05, 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:

Aug. 4:

  • Daesh resupply truck
  • Daesh logistics truck

These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 11.

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.

Watch and download video of an AV-8B Harrier take off from the USS Wasp during its support of Operation Odyssey Lightning here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/478202/uss-wasp-supports-operation-odyssey-lightning.

U.S. Africa Command strike updates will be posted Monday through Friday and are contingent on activities conducted.

 

 

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