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20 airstrikes hit ISIL targets in Syria, Iraq - US

WASHINGTON, April 18 (KUNA) -- The US-led coalition continued to strike ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq, with a total of 20 airstrikes conducted in past two days, the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) said in a statement released Saturday.
"Today's airstrike details highlight that clearly identifiable ISIL units, equipment, leadership and vehicles will be struck with utmost precision through our dynamic targeting process," said CJTF Public Affairs Officer Wayne Marotto in the statement. "These strikes, conducted on a daily basis, have lasting results as they degrade ISIL's fighting capability and allow the ISF the ability to go on the offensive." In Syria, seven airstrikes were carried out near two areas. Near Ain Al-Arab/Kobane where five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions.
Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck one ISIL tactical unit and destroyed one ISIL vehicle.
In Iraq, 13 airstrikes were conducted near seven areas. Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and two ISIL heavy machine guns, destroyed one other ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL check point and an ISIL excavator.
Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, three ISIL vehicles and one ISIL excavator.
Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL vehicles and one ISIL heavy machine gun.
Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed one ISIL building and struck and ISIL fighting position.
Near Hit, one airstrike struck one ISIL tactical unit and destroyed one ISIL vehicle.
Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck one ISIL tactical unit and destroyed one ISIL fighting position. (end) ak.bs