US Anti-ISIL Operations Not Hampered by Russian Actions in Syria

US operations against the Islamic State have not become more problematic as a result of Russian airstrikes in Syria, US head of the Anti-Islamic State Coalition Gen. John Allen told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Asked whether the US anti-ISIL campaign has become "more complicated" as result of Russia’s involvement in the region, Allen replied "not really."

"The Russians are operating primarily in the northwest of Syria, and along the spine of Syria, which is well west of most of Daesh [Islamic State]," Allen stated.

Following Russia’s air campaign in Syria that started at the end of September, the United States has slowed its airstrikes in the country, according to data published by the Pentagon.