April 24, 2015
Release # 20150424
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 23, and 8 a.m., April 24, local time. In
Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using
fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces
conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using
fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL
terrorists.
“Daesh terrorists attempt to intimidate and extort the
population in areas under their control through such techniques as
checkpoints,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs.
“The Coalition uses precision air strikes and reconnaissance, which
limits Daesh’s grip on the population.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
- Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL boat.
Iraq
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Near Fallujah, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, two
ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL IED and an ISIL heavy
machine gun.
- Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck an ISIL
checkpoint, destroying four ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL
buildings, two ISIL excavators and an ISIL armored vehicle.
- Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL culvert.
Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports. All aircraft returned to base safely.
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.
Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Iraq include
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, Netherlands, United
Kingdom and United States. Coalition nations which have conducted
airstrikes in Syria include Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates and U.S.