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US-Led Coalition Against Daesh Conducts 19 Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria

© AFP 2023 / US NAVY / MC2 JACOB G. SISCOA US-led coalition of over 60 nations managed to stop the offensive of Islamic State (ISIL) militants in Syria and Iraq, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director said Sunday.
A US-led coalition of over 60 nations managed to stop the offensive of Islamic State (ISIL) militants in Syria and Iraq, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director said Sunday. - Sputnik International
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The US-led coalition against Daesh carried out 19 airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, resulting in destruction of the terror group’s units and infrastructure, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press release on Monday

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The airstrikes in Syria took place on February 21 and targeted sites near four cities, including Hasakah and Hawl. Daesh tactical units, buildings and logistics routes were destroyed in the attacks, according to the press release.

"In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL [Daesh] targets," CENTCOM stated.

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"Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using fighter aircraft against ISIL [Daesh] targets."

The coalition also conducted five airstrikes near four Iraqi cities to the north and west of Baghdad, including Ramadi, Sinjar, Fallujah and Mosul. The aerial attacks destroyed multiple Daesh tactical units and fighting positions.

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