U.S. conducts precision strike in Libya

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike against al-Qa' ida in the Islamic Maghreb approximately 50 miles southeast of Bani Walid, Libya, killing one terrorist June 13, 2018.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Jun 14, 2018

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In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike against al-Qa' ida in the Islamic Maghreb approximately 50 miles southeast of Bani Walid, Libya, killing one terrorist June 13, 2018.

U.S. Africa Command is still assessing the results of this strike. The purpose of this operation was to disrupt AQIM and deny freedom of action.

This is the second U.S. strike against AQIM in Libya. The first on March 24, 2018, resulted in the death of Musa Abu Dawud, a high-ranking AQIM official.

No civilians were killed in this strike.

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

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U.S. conducts precision strike in Libya

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike against al-Qa' ida in the Islamic Maghreb approximately 50 miles southeast of Bani Walid, Libya, killing one terrorist June 13, 2018.

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