Marine Corps Times reported on 15 December that US forces remain ready to engage Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in Libya under the umbrella of Operation Odyssey Lightening despite the declared defeat of ISIS in Sirte and the apparent cessation of US airstrikes.
“Yes, it [Operation Odyssey Lightening] is still underway,” U.S. Africa Command spokeswoman Robyn Mack confirmed in an email Wednesday. “In coordination with the GNA, we are continuing to monitor Sirte and its environs and are providing support as necessary to enable the final clearance of the city.” While details on current sorties remain unavailable due to operational security concerns, a “range of capabilities at various locations in the region” allow continued support to GNA-aligned forces, she said.
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