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SISI Strikes ISIS: Airstrikes Launched On Targets In Libya
Egypt’s Air Force has hit Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) positions in Derna, Libya, after the execution of 21 Christian Egyptians by the terrorist group. Libyan forces loyal to the authorities have also targeted the IS in the city, a commander said.
Egypt’s military has issued a televised statement, confirming the dawn strikes and stating that the attacks targeted IS camps, training sites and weapons storage locations in Libya, Reuters reported.
In a televised address, President Abdel Fattah Sisi said Egypt “reserves the right to respond in a suitable way and time.” He also declared seven days of national mourning.
Mohamed Eljarh, a journalist on the ground, has reported on his Twitter that there have been at least eight airstrikes on IS positions, and that Egypt’s military has stated it is only the beginning of its response to the Copts’ killings …. http://rt.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/02/sisi-strikes-isis-airstrikes-launched.html
