This Article is From Apr 27, 2015

US, Allies Conduct Air Strikes in Syria, Iraq: US Military

US, Allies Conduct Air Strikes in Syria, Iraq: US Military

File Photo: US coalition warplanes in Syrian airspace after conducting air strikes against the Islamic State miltants. (Reuters Photo)

Washington, United States: US-led forces targeted Islamic State militants in Syria with three air strikes from Saturday to Sunday morning and conducted 17 strikes against the group in Iraq, the US military said.

In Syria, the air strikes hit Islamic State positions near Al Hasakah, Dayr Az Zawr and Kobane, according to a U.S. military statement on Sunday.

In Iraq, five strikes hit Islamic State positions near Fallujah. The strikes also hit Islamic State positions near Al Hawayjah, Bayji, Mosul and Ramadi, the statement said.

 
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