French newspaper Le Point has reported that French special forces have been engaged in “ unofficial military action ” against ISIS in Libya . In conjunction with their counterparts from the UK and US , French fighters have reportedly been involved in sporadic targeted strikes against the group ’s leaders in an attempt to slow the growth of ISIS in Libya . The paper claims that President François Hollande authorised the strikes , although the defence ministry has declined to comment . A source close to the defence ministry , Jean - Yves Le Drian , said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde ’s sources .
French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that French special forces have been engaged in “unofficial military action” against ISIS in Libya. In conjunction with their counterparts from the UK and US, French fighters have reportedly been involved in sporadic targeted strikes against the group’s leaders in an attempt to slow the growth of ISIS in Libya. The paper claims that President François Hollande authorised the action, although the defence ministry has declined to comment. A source close to the defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said that he has ordered an investigation to try to identify Le Monde’s sources.