WASHINGTON, June 6 (KUNA) -- The US-led coalition continued to strike ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq, with a total of 21 airstrikes conducted between June 5 and 6, the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) said in a statement released Saturday.
Commenting after reports of civilian casualties in Syria, CJTF-OIR Chief-of-Staff Thomas Weidley said in the statement that, "the coalition targeting process minimizes collateral damage and maximizes precise effects on Daesh.
"Air crews are making smart decisions and applying tactical patience every day." In Syria seven airstrikes were carried out near two areas. Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
Near Ain Al-Arab (Kobane), three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, two ISIL anti-tank weapons and ISIL IED manufacturing material.
Meanwhile, in Iraq, 14 airstrikes were carried out near eight areas. Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL motorcycle.
Near Bayji, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL armored vehicle.
Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.
Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. Near Makhmur, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar position, destroying an ISIL weapons cache.
Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL IED.
Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL sniper position, destroying an ISIL vehicle. (pickup previous) ak.sd