November 10, 2014
Release #20141107
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2014 -
U.S and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL
terrorists in Syria Nov. 7-10 using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted
aircraft to conduct twenty-three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and
partner nation military forces conducted eighteen airstrikes in Iraq
Nov. 7-10 using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft
against ISIL terrorists.
In Syria, thirteen airstrikes conducted
near Kobani struck an ISIL vehicle and five small ISIL units and
destroyed an ISIL-occupied building used for ammunition stockpile, an
ISIL command and control building, seven ISIL fighting positions while
damaging two ISIL fighting positions. Eight airstrikes southeast of Dayr
Az Zawr damaged several structures of an ISIL oil collection facility
which was used to trans-load oil for the black market. Two airstrikes
east of Dayr Az Zawr damaged an ISIL oil collection point.
In
Iraq, seven airstrikes near Bayji struck three small ISIL units and
destroyed an ISIL sniper position and two ISIL vehicles, one which was
used for construction. Three airstrikes in Fallujah struck two small
ISIL units, ISIL fighters who were emplacing an improvised explosive
device (IED) on a road and destroyed an ISIL vehicle mounted with an
anti-aircraft gun. Three airstrikes near Mosul struck a small ISIL unit
and destroyed an ISIL armed truck and a vehicle convoy consisting of
ten ISIL armed trucks. Two airstrikes near Al Qaim destroyed an ISIL
armored vehicle and two ISIL checkpoints. An airstrike 40 km southwest
of Haditha destroyed two ISIL Humvees. An airstrike near Ramadi struck a
small ISIL unit. An airstrike in Ar Rutbah destroyed an ISIL
checkpoint. 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.