October 30, 2014
Release #20141036
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
Wednesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct twelve
airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces
conducted two airstrikes in Iraq Wednesday and today using attack,
fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
In
Syria, ten airstrikes near Kobani struck two small ISIL units and
destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions and five ISIL-occupied
buildings. Additionally, an ISIL headquarters building was damaged near
Dayr Az Zawr and an ISIL security building was damaged near Ar Raqqah.
In Iraq, one airstrike near Bayji struck a small ISIL unit and
destroyed an ISIL vehicle. One airstrike west of Ramadi struck 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. Among the coalition nations conducting
airstrikes in Iraq are 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.