From a U.S. Central Command News Release
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2014 – U.S. military forces continued
to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using
fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam.
The strikes destroyed an ISIL Humvee, a tank, four armed
vehicles, an ISIL construction vehicle and severely damaged an ISIL checkpoint.
All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.
The strikes were 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
106 airstrikes across Iraq.
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