Coalition Forces Launch 26 More Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria

Ivan Cholakov/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — U.S. and coalition forces continued airstrikes against targets linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Friday, launching 11 strikes in Syria and 15 more in Iraq.

The majority of the strikes within Syria, as has been the case often in recent months, were centered near the border town of Kobani. Nine strikes in that area destroyed five ISIS vehicles and two staging areas while striking another vehicle and seven tactical units. Two other strikes within Syria — near Al Hasakah and Ar Raqqah — destroyed a mobile oil rig and struck multiple weapons storage facilities.

The strikes in Iraq destroyed 32 vehicles, four armored vehicles, four boats, three bunkers, two buildings, two improvised explosive devices, a mortar position, a shipping container, a fighting position and a vehicle-borne IED. Strikes also hit two tactical units, a headquarters building and two staging areas.

The strikes were conducted by a number of nations as part of the international coalition, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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