Friday, September 19, 2014

France Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets In Iraq

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France Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State In Iraq -- Voice of America

France says its fighter jets have successfully carried out the country's first airstrikes against Islamic State insurgents inside Iraq.

The office of French President Francois Hollande said Rafale jets launched a strike against a militant logistics depot in northeastern Iraq, adding that it was destroyed completely.

Iraqi military officials said the airstrikes targeted positions near the town of Zumar.

France said there would be more operations in the coming days.

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France says its jets launch first air strikes in Iraq -- Euronews
French fighter jets strike Islamic State supply depot in northeastern Iraq. -- Washington Post
France Strikes Islamic State Group Depot in Iraq -- ABC News
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