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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, December 5, 2016


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SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2016. On Dec. 4, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

  • Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two oil manifold valves.
  • Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIL command and control node.
  • Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a weapons production facility, a vehicle, and a bulldozer.
  • Near Ayn Isa, one strike destroyed a n ISIL mortar system.
  • Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positions, a vehicle, and an oil wellhead.
  • Near Manbij, two strikes destroyed an ISIL bulldozer and a VBIED.

Iraq

  • Near Al Asad, one strike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
  • Near Bashir, one strike destroyed an ISIL-held building and an anti-air artillery system.
  • Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a bunker.
  • Near Mosul, five strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units; destroyed seven mortar systems, four ISIL-held buildings, two vehicles, a VBIED factory, and a front-end loader; and damaged 31 supply routes.
  • Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and a weapons system.
  • Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.

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 that have conducted strikes in Iraq include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Coalition nations that have conducted strikes in Syria include Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Source: http://defense.gov

 

 


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