Thursday, March 28, 2024

Baghdad

U.S.-led airstrikes hit IS forces in Syria, Iraq: Pentagon

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The United States and its allies conducted a total of 15 airstrikes against Islamic State ( IS) targets in Syria and Iraq Tuesday, hitting several buildings and units, according to a statement released by U.S. Department of Defense.

In Syria, seven airstrikes near Kobani and Dayz ar Zawr destroyed four IS buildings, an IS tactical unit, an IS shipping container, the statement said.

In Iraq, eight airstrikes near Mosul, Fallujah, Ramadi and Bayji destroyed four IS excavators, two IS fighting positions, six IS buildings, five IS tactical vehicles and five IS tactical units.

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

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