October 22, 2014
Release #20141026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 22, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
Tuesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six
airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces
conducted twelve airstrikes Tuesday and today using fighter, bomber,
attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.
In
Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions,
two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building, and an ISIL logistical center. In
Iraq, twelve airstrikes took place in the vicinity of Mosul Dam
destroying a large ISIL unit, an ISIL mortar launching position, three
ISIL vehicles, and multiple ISIL fighting positions. All aircraft
exited 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.