Benghazi – Coral conducted air strikes on the Libyan city of Sirte targeting areas controlled by fighters loyal to militant Islamic state, a witness in the town said Tuesday.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage strikes Monday. Internationally recognized Libyan government forces shelled Islamist militants in the past. But an official was not
immediately available to comment on the attack on Sirte.
Islamic state has its base of Sirte in Libya, where fighting between the two rival governments and their armed allies has allowed Islamic militants to gain ground in the chaos.
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