US: 24 coalition strikes against Daesh in Iraq, one in Syria

Published April 10th, 2016 - 04:30 GMT
Iraqi soldiers hold a position on the roof of a building near the frontline on April 9, 2016 during military operations to recapture the northern Nineveh province from Daesh. (AFP/Safin Hamed)
Iraqi soldiers hold a position on the roof of a building near the frontline on April 9, 2016 during military operations to recapture the northern Nineveh province from Daesh. (AFP/Safin Hamed)

The US-led coalition conducted 24 airstrikes against Daesh in Iraq and one airstirke in Syria on Saturday, according to statements released by the coalition and reports by Reuters.

In Syria, a strike near Raqqa reportedly destroyed two oil pump jacks under Daesh control, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statment.

Airstrikes in Iraq hit nine cities, including Mosul. In Mosul, eight airstrikes hit three Daesh tactical units and five communications facilities, as well as destroying vehicles.

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