The U.S. military reports that the coalition led by the United States carried out 18 airstrikes against the group known as the 'Islamic State' in Iraq on Saturday, and three strikes against this group in Syria. In Iraq, the group's positions in Mosul and Tal Afar were targeted four times. According to a statement released by the coalition on June 21, a total of attacks were carried out against extremist positions in nine cities in Iraq, destroying buildings, vehicles, or heavy weaponry of this group. The coalition states that a safe house and an 'Islamic State' base were destroyed near the city of Haditha. Other cities, including Fallujah, Baiji, and Sinjar, were also targeted by coalition attacks against the self-proclaimed Islamic State forces. In Syria, three airstrikes were conducted near Tal Abyad, destroying several bunkers, tactical units, and a heavy weapon. Tal Abyad is a city in Syria that has recently been captured by Kurdish forces known as the 'People's Protection Units.' The Kurdish forces in Syria have expelled the self-proclaimed Islamic State forces from the closest border point between Syria and Turkey, which was near the group's main base in Raqqa. The advance of the Kurdish forces in areas under 'ISIS' control has been supported by coalition airstrikes prior to reaching Tal Abyad. A day earlier, the coalition had announced in a statement that it had conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq and six in Syria against extremists. Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and Tal Abyad in Syria were mentioned as targets of the attacks. In this context, the U.S. military reported 35 airstrikes against 'Islamic State' positions in Syria and Iraq, with the coalition's air force attacking the positions of the Islamic State group 23 times on Thursday.
Coalition Conducts 21 Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Against ISIS
The U.S.-led coalition conducted 21 airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, targeting various positions and destroying significant assets. This operation highlights ongoing military efforts to combat ISIS in the region, particularly as Kurdish forces make territorial gains. The situation remains critical as it impacts regional stability and the fight against extremism.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S.-led coalition conducted 21 airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, targeting various positions and destroying significant assets. This operation is part of ongoing military efforts to combat ISIS as Kurdish forces make territorial gains.
- 18 airstrikes were conducted in Iraq, targeting cities including Mosul and Tal Afar.
- 3 airstrikes were conducted in Syria, particularly near Tal Abyad, which was recently captured by Kurdish forces.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, is a militant group that has sought to establish a caliphate in the Middle East, leading to widespread violence and instability. The U.S. and its allies have been conducting military operations against ISIS since its rise in 2014.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%