US airstrikes destroy 8 ISIL vehicles N. Iraq

WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (KUNA) -- US military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct four airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam, north Iraq, on Friday. "The strikes destroyed four ISIL armed vehicles, severely damaged another armed vehicle, and destroyed three ISIL support vehicles. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely," said a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The strikes were conducted under the authority to support Iraqi security force and Kurdish defense force operations, as well as to protect critical infrastructure, U.S. personnel and facilities, and support humanitarian efforts.
Since August 8, the CENTCOM has conducted a total of 110 airstrikes across Iraq, according to the statement. (end) ak.gb