US launches ‘large-scale’ attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush
In response to an ISIL ambush in Palmyra last month that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US military launched another round of "large-scale" attacks against ISIL targets across Syria on Saturday around 17:30 GMT.
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Open questions and key claims
Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France.
We are steadfast in commitment to working with regional partners to root out the ISIS threat.
"This is not the beginning of a war - it is a declaration of vengeance."
If you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world.
U.S. and partner forces have terminated or captured nearly 25 ISIS figures since a December 19 strike in Syria.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partners across Syria killed at least seven ISIS members and captured the remainder during 11 missions conducted Dec. 20-29.
US military says it has killed or captured about 25 ISIL (ISIS) fighters in a wave of attacks over nine days in Syria.
US and allied forces carried out “large-scale” strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday.
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