February 7, 2015
Release # 20150207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST
ASIA - On Feb. 6, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to
attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack and remotely
piloted aircraft to conduct 11 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and
Coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes in Iraq, using
fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 6, and 8 a.m., Feb. 7, local
time.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
*
Near Kobani, nine airstrikes struck seven ISIL tactical units, an
ISIL vehicle and destroyed five ISIL vehicles and two ISIL staging
areas.
* Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL mobile oil rig.
* Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike struck multiple ISIL weapons storage facilities.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
*
Near Al Qaim, four airstrikes struck an ISIL headquarters
building and destroyed three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL armored vehicle.
* Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL bunkers.
*
Near Mahkmur, four airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas, an
ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 28 ISIL vehicles, three ISIL armored
vehicles, and an ISIL shipping container.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed three ISIL boats and an ISIL mortar position.
* Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL IEDs, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL boat.
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 the
U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, and the
United Kingdom. Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in
Syria include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United
Arab Emirates.