Military airstrikes continue against ISIL in Syria and Iraq

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02.03.2015

Courtesy Story

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve   

SOUTHWEST ASIA - On Feb. 2, U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 2, and 8 a.m., Feb. 3, local time.

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units.
* Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck multiple ISIL oil pump jacks and destroyed four ISIL mobile drilling rigs.
* Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL armored vehicles, an ISIL front end loader and an ISIL building.
* Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL bridge and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports. All aircraft returned to base safely.

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

• Date Taken: 02.03.2015
• Date Posted: 02.03.2015 07:15
• Story ID: 153367
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