November 2, 2014
Release #20141102
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 2, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
Saturday and today using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct
seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces
conducted two airstrikes in Iraq Saturday and today using fighter and
remotely-piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
In Syria, five
airstrikes conducted near Kobani struck five small ISIL units and
destroyed three ISIL vehicles. Southeast of Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, two
airstrikes destroyed an ISIL tank and two vehicle shelters. In Iraq, one
airstrike near Bayji struck a small ISIL unit. Southeast of Fallujah,
Iraq, coalition aircraft also struck a small ISIL unit. 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.