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US-led relentless bombardment continues to devastate ISIL
by Joseph Earnest January 28, 2015
Newscast Media WASHINGTON—U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria, using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 13 airstrikes, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Separately, U.S. and coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists, officials reported.
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
Near Kobani, 13 airstrikes struck 12 ISIL tactical units and an ISIL vehicle, and destroyed nine ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL staging area, and three ISIL buildings.
Meanwhile in Iraq, near Al Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings. Near Kirkuk, another ISIL tactical unit was destroyed, while around Mosul, two airstrikes obliterated an ISIL checkpoint, six ISIL shipping containers, and four ISIL fighting positions.
Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed six ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy weapon. An airstrike also hit a large ISIL unit and destroyed four ISIL vehicles near Tal Afar. All aircraft returned to base safely.
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. Add Comments>>
Source: Dpartment of Defense
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