November 12, 2014
Release #20141108
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 12, 2014 -
U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL
terrorists in Syria Nov. 10-12 using bomber, fighter and remotely
piloted aircraft to conduct sixteen airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and
partner nation military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq Nov.
10-12 using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL
terrorists.
In Syria, ten airstrikes conducted near Kobani struck
eight small ISIL units, damaged three ISIL fighting positions and
destroyed an ISIL logistics facility. There were two airstrikes south
of Al-Haskah damaging a crude oil collection point operated by ISIL.
Three airstrikes northeast of Dayr Az Zawr damaged an ISIL crude oil
collection facility. Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck a small
ISIL unit and damaged an ISIL vehicle.
In Iraq, two airstrikes
near Kirkuk struck a small ISIL unit and a large ISIL unit. Five
airstrikes near Bayji struck three small ISIL units, one large ISIL unit
and destroyed two ISIL buildings, an ISIL sniper position, two ISIL
vehicles, an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL artillery piece. All aircraft
departed the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on
initial reports.
The strikes were conducted as part of Inherent
Resolve, the operation to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the
threat they pose to Iraq, 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 power and conduct
operations. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the
U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and
the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria
include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates.