September 4, 2014
Release #20140903
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2014 -
U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using
fighter aircraft to conduct three airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday, in
support of Mosul Dam operations.
The strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and an ISIL observation post. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.
The
strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and
facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that
are acting in furtherance of these objectives.
U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 127 airstrikes across Iraq.