SAS troops smash ISIS with new deadly weapon nicknamed the ‘Punisher’ in a ferocious street battle in Libya
The weapon was used during combat as SAS troops help Libyan forces battle against ISIS
SAS troops fired a deadly new weapon nicknamed the 'Punisher' to flush out ISIS fighters during a fierce street battle.
The elite unit pulled out the precision air-burst grenade launcher as they closed in on the terrorists with local forces in Libya.
Its explosives detonated above the targets, scattering shrapnel behind enemy lines.
This caused ISIS to reveal their hideout in a residential neighbourhood of city Sirte.
A gun battle then erupted in which they were captured by Libyan troops.
A local commander said: “The British arrived in a very purposeful way, as if they had specific information about ISIS positions, and took over our regular sniper’s roof position.
“They initially fired several unusual missiles. These were like small bombs which travelled very far and exploded in the air behind the enemy.
“We were all watching them that day because they are like celebrities.
“Everyone knows they are here but they are rarely seen.”
The battle which took place last month is said to be the longest engagement involving British troops in Libya.
He said once the ISIS machine guns fell silent the Who Dares Wins heroes immediately left.
They took their empty ammunition cases to avoid being identified as foreign fighters.
Experts said the Punisher appears to be the US-made XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System.
It has a range of 770 yards and was first tested by US troops in Afghanistan.
It enters full production next year.
SAS and SBS troops are helping Libyan forces in the battle against ISIS.