Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Destroy ISIL Tactical Positions, Equipment

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

07.07.2015

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U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.

Airstrikes in Syria

Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Syria:

-- Near Hasakah, four airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL building.

-- Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL artillery piece and five ISIL fighting positions.

-- Near Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

-- Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.

-- Near Tal Abyad, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, six ISIL tactical units and five ISIL fighting positions.

Airstrikes in Iraq

Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:

-- Near Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and four ISIL fighting positions.

-- Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.

-- Near Beiji, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL structures.

-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL crossing point and an ISIL bunker.

-- Near Haditha, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, two ISIL vehicle bombs and an ISIL mortar.

-- Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and three ISIL buildings.

-- Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL building and six ISIL staging areas.

-- Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and two ISIL light machine guns, destroying five ISIL vehicles and two ISIL buildings.

-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL light machine gun and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Part of Operation Inherent Resolve

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, officials said.

Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Story by From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release

• Date Taken: 07.07.2015
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 09:50
• Story ID: 503649
• Location: WASHINGTON, US