April 13, 2015
Release # 20150413
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 12, and 8 a.m., April 13, local time. In
Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes, using
bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military
forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense
using fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL
terrorists.
"These strikes on Daesh formations near Bayji reduce
their numbers and limit their ability to conduct operations," said Col.
Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Spokesman. "Coalition strikes continue to
degrade Daesh's capabilities across Iraq and Syria. We will continue to
support the ISF and the Government of Iraq against this threat.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.Iraq
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.
Near Al Huwayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Bayji, six airstrikes struck six ISIL tactical units, destroyed an
ISIL VBIED, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system. Near Ramadi, four airstrikes destroyed seven ISIL buildings, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL fighting position. Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun. Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL heavy machine guns.