April 9, 2015
Release # 20150409
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 8, and 8 a.m., April 9, local time. In
Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes, using
bomber, fighter and attack aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition
military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry
of Defense using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL
terrorists.
"Our coalition capability to degrade ISIL continues to
grow, with the first airstrikes conducted by Canada in Syria,” said
Combined Joint Task Force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley. "It
is the collective efforts of all nations and the power of the coalition
that foreshadows the defeat of ISIL and the threat they pose."
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
o
Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL
vehicles and destroyed five ISIL vehicles and an ISIL tank.
o Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike struck an ISIL military garrison.
o Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
o
Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL
tunnel system and destroyed an ISIL vehicle in the surrounding areas.
o
Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and
destroyed an ISIL mortar tube, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting
position.
o Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical
unit, destroyed three ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL buildings, two
ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.
o Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL fighting position.
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.