24 airstrikes hit ISIL targets in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON, July 3 (KUNA) -- The US-led Coalition continued to strike ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq, with a total of 24 airstrikes yesterday, the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) said in a statement on Friday.
"The Coalition maintains pressure on Daesh (ISIL) across the battlespace," CJTF-OIR Chief of Staff Thomas Weidley said, adding: "The cumulative effects of this pressure, over time, will enable the Coalition end state: the defeat of Daesh." In Syria nine airstrikes were carried out near three locations; Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, an ISIL building, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL motorcycle.
Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
In Iraq 15 airstrikes were carried out near nine positions; Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL bunkers.
Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tunnel systems and an ISIL tunnel entrance.
Near Haditha, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL bunkers, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL rocket system.
Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL checkpoint, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Near Rawah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle. (end) ak.gb