November 3, 2014
Release #20141103
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2014
— U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL
terrorists in Syria Sunday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft
to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation
military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq Sunday and today using
fighter, bomber and remotely-piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
In
Syria, four airstrikes conducted near Kobani that struck an ISIL
fighting position, a small ISIL unit and destroyed two buildings. One
airstrike near Dayr Az Zawr damaged an ISIL building. In Iraq, two
airstrikes near Bayji struck an ISIL fighting position, a small ISIL
unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle. Near Fallujah, four airstrikes
struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed five ISIL bulldozers and one ISIL
dump truck involved in creating obstructions and berms. Three
airstrikes near Ar Rutbah damaged one ISIL vehicle and destroyed four
ISIL vehicles. 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., France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium,
Denmark and the Netherlands. Coalition Nations conducting airstrikes in
Syria include the U.S., Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan
and Bahrain.