From a U.S. Central Command News Release
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2014 – U.S. military forces continued
to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using
attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes in the vicinity of Irbil yesterday.
The two strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and
damaged another near Irbil. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.
This strike was conducted under authority to support Iraqi
security force and Kurdish defense force operations, as well as to protect
critical infrastructure, U.S. personnel and facilities, and support
humanitarian efforts.
Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of
98 airstrikes across Iraq.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment