US, allies conduct 23 strikes against Islamic State
WASHINGTON - The United States and its allies conducted 23 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, the coalition leading the operations said in a statement on Thursday.
Twenty air strikes in Iraq near nine cities hit numerous tactical units linked to the militant group as well as fighting positions, vehicles, weapons caches and other targets, the Combined Joint Task Force said.
In Syria, three strikes near three cities also hit two tactical units, among other targets, the coalition statement said.
