These airstrikes are believed to target Islamic State-affiliated military camps and extend to other areas where different extremist and militant groups are located. According to CNN, by November 2014 there were about 800 militants located across six camps. The groups found in Libya have varying affiliations, from the Islamic State itself to the Muslim Brotherhood or al-Qaeda. They are also believed to be responsible for the 2015 attack on 21 Egyptian Coptic expats. Prominent Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated groups in LibyaThe Tripoli Revolutionaries (Thwar Troplos) is a military arm of the Brotherhood located in the capital.

Source: Egypt Independent May 31, 2017 13:52 UTC