By Libya Herald reporter.
London, 17 August 2016:
The USA has reported that it has conducted a total of 57 airstrikes against IS in Sirte.
US African Command reported that “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. 16:
- Seven enemy fighting positions
- One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
- One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
- One enemy fighting position
- One pickup truck with mounted recoilless rifle
- Eleven enemy fighting positions
- One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
- One command and control vehicle
- One Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
“These airstrikes bring the total number of airstrikes in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning, which began Aug. 1, to 57”.
“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”, concluded the statement.
