US-led coalition launches 39 air strikes against Isis forces in Syria and Iraq [View all]

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Source: Guardian UK

US forces and their allies staged 39 air strikes on Islamic State (Isis) forces in Iraq and Syria on Thursday and Friday, the Combined Joint Task Force said.

Fighters, bombers and remotely controlled aircraft hit 19 targets in Syria while 20 strikes were carried out in Iraq, a statement said. The statement was updated, after a previous release said 31 strikes had been carried out on Friday.

The strikes in Syria were concentrated on an area near the city of Kobani and destroyed buildings, a staging area and several fighting positions. Two large Isis units and four tactical units also were hit. Two air strikes near Al Hasakah and one near Ar Raqqah also caused damage.

In Iraq, air strikes hit near Al Asad, Sinjar, Mosul, Al Qaim, Baiji, Kirkuk and Tal Afar, destroying or damaging a rocket system, vehicles, tactical units and fighting positions, the statement said.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/26/us-led-coalition-air-strikes-isis-syria-iraq