This Article is From Oct 16, 2015

US Allies Conduct 24 Air Strikes in Syria and Iraq: Military

US Allies Conduct 24 Air Strikes in Syria and Iraq: Military

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Washington: A coalition led by the United States conducted three air strikes against Islamic State in Syria on Thursday and bombarded the militant group with 21 strikes in Iraq, according to a statement released today.

The Combined Joint Task Force said the Syria strikes near Aleppo, Washiyah and Mar'a hit tactical units and an improvised explosive device cluster, and also destroyed a vehicle and motorcycle used by Islamic State.

The Iraq strikes were concentrated near Ramadi, with seven attacks hitting tactical units and also destroying fighting positions, a mortar position, an improvised explosive device cluster, vehicles and a supply pile, according to the statement.
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