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Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq
From a U.S. Central Command News Release
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 – U.S and partner nation military
forces continued to attack Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant
terrorists in Syria Nov. 12 to 14 using bomber, fighter and remotely
piloted aircraft to conduct 19 airstrikes against ISIL, U.S. Central
Command officials reported, and one U.S. airstrike against a network of
veteran al-Qaida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group.”
Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted 16
airstrikes in Iraq Nov. 12 to14 using attack, bomber, fighter, and
remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
In Syria, 17
airstrikes conducted near Kobani struck 10 ISIL units, destroyed 10
fighting positions, an ISIL building, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL
motorcycle. An airstrike east of Ar Raqqah destroyed an ISIL training
camp. Another airstrike east of Dayr Az Zawr destroyed an ISIL oil
collection point. Finally, in northwest Syria west of Aleppo, a U.S.
airstrike struck terrorists associated with a network of veteran
al-Qaida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are
plotting external attacks against the United States and our allies.
In Iraq, airstrikes south of Kirkuk struck four small ISIL units and an
ISIL vehicle. Two airstrikes west of Kirkuk struck two small ISIL
units, destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL weapons bunker, and
an ISIL vehicle. One airstrike west of Taji destroyed three ISIL
vehicles. Two airstrikes near Ar Rutbah destroyed 13 ISIL vehicles and
two ISIL excavators. Three airstrikes near Bayji struck two small ISIL
units and destroyed one ISIL vehicle. An airstrike near Fallujah struck a
large ISIL unit. Finally, one airstrike east of Mosul, Iraq, destroyed
one small ISIL unit.
All aircraft returned to base safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.
The strikes against ISIL were conducted as part of Inherent Resolve,
the operation to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they
pose to Iraq, 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 power and conduct operations.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S.,
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and the
United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include
the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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