Canada makes first strike against Islamic State
Canadian fighter jets have made their first combat strike since joining a campaign against Islamic State fighters in Iraq last month, Canada's defense minister said on Sunday. Canada's Conservative government early last month announced Canadian fighter jets would take part in US-led air strikes against Islamic State militants operating in Iraq for up to six months.
Two Canadian CF-18 jets attacked Islamic State targets with laser guided bombs in the vicinity of Fallujah, Iraq in a four-hour mission before returning safely to base, Defense Minister Rob Nicholson said in a statement.
