October 24, 2014
Release #20141028
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
Thursday and today using bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes.
Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve
airstrikes Thursday and today using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted
aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.
In Syria, six
airstrikes near Kobani struck three ISIL units and destroyed an ISIL
vehicle. In Iraq, three airstrikes southeast and west of the Mosul Dam
destroyed two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar position. Three
airstrikes south of the Bayji Oil Refinery struck two small units and
destroyed an ISIL vehicle. Two strikes near Bayji struck an ISIL
training camp. Three airstrikes near Fallujah struck two small ISIL
units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles. Finally, one airstrike near
Zumar destroyed five ISIL buildings. All aircraft departed the strike
areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.
The
strikes were conducted as part of Operation 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, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Saudi
Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain.