Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

02.23.2015

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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, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.

Airstrikes in Syria

Attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Syria:

-- Near Hasakah, 10 airstrikes struck nine ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.

-- Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, three ISIL tactical units, two ISIL fighting positions and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL vehicle.

Airstrikes in Iraq

Attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted five airstrikes in Iraq:

-- Near Asad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL improvised explosive device location.

-- Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun.

-- Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike stuck an ISIL tactical unit.

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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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

• Date Taken: 02.23.2015
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 10:16
• Story ID: 504458
• Location: WASHINGTON, US