U.S. B-2 bombers struck Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) camps in southern Libya overnight, CNN reported.

President Obama approved the mission — which happened just hours before he leaves the White House — several days ago, according to the network.

CNN reported that U.S. surveillance aircraft had been monitoring the camps for weeks.

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The bombers were supposed to strike four camps, but initial reports show that not all appear to have been struck.

There were also U.S. Navy warships available, but they were reportedly not needed.

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“These decisions … in the first few months could have serious ramifications.”