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7 airstrikes in Syria, 2 in Iraq target ISIL -- CENTCOM

WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (KUNA) -- US military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists on Saturday and Sunday using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct 7 airstrikes in Syria and a separate 2 in Iraq using fighter and remotely-piloted aircraft with the help of partner nation forces, (US Central Command) CENTCOM announced.
In Syria, five airstrikes were conducted near Kobani and struck five small ISIL units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles. Southeast of Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL tank and two vehicle shelters.
In Iraq, one airstrike near Bayji struck a small ISIL unit. Southeast of Fallujah, Iraq, coalition aircraft also struck a small ISIL unit. (end) ak.mt