Libya: Dozens of airstrikes against jihadists in Sirte
Aircraft US proceeded to nearly 40 strikes in the last three days against the positions of the jihadist organization Islamic State (IR) in Sirte, where forces loyal to the Government of National Unity (GNU) continued to try to oust members of IK members from the past parts of the city they control, the US military announced today.
The pro-government forces are close to completion of the operation that began six months ago for the recapture of Sirte. The IR had taken over the city a year ago and now, taking advantage of the chaos in Libya after the fall of the Muammar Gaddafi regime in 2011.
These forces, mainly paramilitaries from Misrata continue to recover slowly in soil testing as they face stiff resistance from snipers and bombers-kamikaze. Since August, they have the US air support, while also coordinated with small groups of men of Special Forces Western states operating in the field.
Last Sunday the forces of SPS recaptured Cabo and hairstyles underground tunnels used by jihadists to hide and ambush. Under their control also set a field hospital. In this jihadist they discovered charred corpses killed in airstrikes.
A Reuters reporter in the field reported that the forces of SPS were faced with various traps, which grenades and rifle grenades were used.
"Right now the forces are preparing to enter the Giza district Bachrigia" said Isa Reed, spokesman of the pro-government forces.
The US Air Force carried out 36 strikes Friday and Saturday, targeting mainly the IR positions, but also a car-bomb, according to a statement of the African Command (USAFRICOM).
The IK had used the Sirte as a springboard to launch attacks on oil fields and ports, but also the forces in Misrata.
The forces from Misrata leading enterprise in Sirte and support the Western-backed government and the UN, which attempts to unite the various armed groups. But Gen. Khalifa Chaftar rejects the possibility to join the forces of the government in Tripoli and moved to extend its influence.
Aircraft US proceeded to nearly 40 strikes in the last three days against the positions of the jihadist organization Islamic State (IR) in Sirte, where forces loyal to the Government of National Unity (GNU) continued to try to oust members of IK members from the past parts of the city they control, the US military announced today.
The pro-government forces are close to completion of the operation that began six months ago for the recapture of Sirte. The IR had taken over the city a year ago and now, taking advantage of the chaos in Libya after the fall of the Muammar Gaddafi regime in 2011.
These forces, mainly paramilitaries from Misrata continue to recover slowly in soil testing as they face stiff resistance from snipers and bombers-kamikaze. Since August, they have the US air support, while also coordinated with small groups of men of Special Forces Western states operating in the field.
Last Sunday the forces of SPS recaptured Cabo and hairstyles underground tunnels used by jihadists to hide and ambush. Under their control also set a field hospital. In this jihadist they discovered charred corpses killed in airstrikes.
A Reuters reporter in the field reported that the forces of SPS were faced with various traps, which grenades and rifle grenades were used.
"Right now the forces are preparing to enter the Giza district Bachrigia" said Isa Reed, spokesman of the pro-government forces.
The US Air Force carried out 36 strikes Friday and Saturday, targeting mainly the IR positions, but also a car-bomb, according to a statement of the African Command (USAFRICOM).
The IK had used the Sirte as a springboard to launch attacks on oil fields and ports, but also the forces in Misrata.
The forces from Misrata leading enterprise in Sirte and support the Western-backed government and the UN, which attempts to unite the various armed groups. But Gen. Khalifa Chaftar rejects the possibility to join the forces of the government in Tripoli and moved to extend its influence.
