US Military Launches 18 Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq
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Stocktrek Images/Thinkstock(TAMPA, Fla.) — The U.S. military conducted 18 more airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Syria and Iraq on Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), six of the strikes were in Syria, near Kobani. They destroyed fighting positions, two vehicles, an ISIS building and a logistical center.
The remaining 12 airstrikes were in Iraq, near Mosul Dam. Those attacks destroyed a large ISIS unit, a mortar launching position, three vehicles and multiple fighting positions.
CENTCOM said all the aircraft used in the strikes managed to exit the areas safely.
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