January 29, 2015
Release # 20150129
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA -
On Jan. 28, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL
terrorists in Syria, using bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct six
airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12
airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft
against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Jan.
28, and 8 a.m., Jan. 29, local time.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position, three ISIL tactical units, and a large ISIL unit.
* Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL crude oil collection point.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL weapons storage facility.
*
Near Sinjar, five airstrikes struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed 21
ISIL vehicles, four ISIL buildings, an ISIL shipping container, an ISIL
modular structure, and an ISIL armored vehicle.
* Near Tal Afar,
four airstrikes struck two large ISIL units and an ISIL tactical unit
and destroyed an ISIL bunker, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL
bulldozer, three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building, and an ISIL
VBIED.
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 conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S.,
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands, and the United
Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the
U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.