US-Led Coalition Against ISIL Launches 7 Airstrikes in Syria

The US-led coalition against ISIL launched 7 airstrikes in Syria and 15 strikes in Iraq resulting in the destruction of the terrorist group’s infrastructure, the US Central Command said in a press release on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The airstrikes near three Syrian cities, including Mara and al-Hasakah, were carried out on Monday. The strikes hit ISIL tactical units, fighting positions and an oil pump, the Central Command said.

“In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using fighter, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft,” the release said.

Russia has also continued its airstrikes campaign against terrorist groups in Syria, commenced at the request of Syrian President Bashar Assad on September 30.

Since the beginning of military operations, the Russian Aerospace Forces have conducted more than 1,500 sorties hitting over 1,800 terrorist targets, according to the Russia’s Defense Ministry.

The US-led coalition conducted 15 airstrikes near eight Iraqi cities to the north and west of Baghdad, including Ramadi and Mosul. The strikes hit multiple ISIL tactical units and fighting positions, weapons caches and command nodes, as well as other infrastructure targets.

“Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, remotely piloted aircraft, and rocket artillery against ISIL targets.”