US Continues Attack on ISIS, Launches 18 Airstrikes Near Kobani

iStock/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — The U.S. military continued its attack on Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Iraq and Syria, launching 23 airstikes on Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

Eighteen of the strikes were in Syria, all near Kobani. According to CENTCOM, the airstrikes “destroyed multiple ISIL fighting positions and successfully struck 16 ISIL occupied buildings.”

Bomber and fighter aircraft were used in these strikes and all managed to exit the areas safely.

The five strikes in Iraq destroyed an armed vehicle and guard shack near Haditha Dam, and an ISIS building, Humvee and machine gun near Bayji.

The aircraft used in these attacks also exited the areas safely.

In related news, the U.S. military operation against ISIS in Iraq and Syria was officially given a name on Wednesday: “Operation Inherent Resolve.”

In a statement, CENTCOM said the name applies to all actions taken against ISIS since the military began its airstrikes on Aug. 8.

“According to CENTCOM officials, the name INHERENT RESOLVE is intended to reflect the unwavering resolve and deep commitment of the U.S. and partner nations in the region and around the globe to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community,” CENTCOM said in the statement.

“It also symbolizes the willingness and dedication of coalition members to work closely with our friends in the region and apply all available dimensions of national power necessary — diplomatic, informational, military, economic — to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL,” the statement continued.

ISIL is an alternative name for the Islamic extremist group.

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