U.S. conducts precision strike in Libya

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Bani Walid, Libya, on June 6, 2018, killing four ISIS-Libya militants.



By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Jun 06, 2018
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In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Bani Walid, Libya, on June 6, 2018, killing four (4) ISIS-Libya militants.

At this time, we assess no civilians were killed in this strike.

The U.S. will not relent in its mission to degrade, disrupt, and destroy terrorist organizations and bring stability to the region. We are committed to maintaining pressure on the terror network and preventing terrorists from establishing safe haven.

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