"US and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, Jan. 1, using fighter, bomber, and attack aircraft to conduct 12 airstrikes," the statement said adding that "separately, US and partner nation military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq."
According to the US Central Command, two airstrikes destroyed 20 IS armored vehicles near Ar Raqqah, the de facto capital of Islamic State. Another armored vehicle was destroyed near the northeastern city of Al Hasakah. A large IS unit was struck near Kobani in the north, and four IS building and 10 positions were leveled.
In Iraq, attacks were conducted in the area to the north and west of Baghdad, near cities of Taji, Fallujah and Mosul. Airstrikes destroyed several tactical units, IS buildings, complexes and fighting positions.
According to the press release, the strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Its goal is to eliminate the IS terrorist group, which threatens the region and international community.
Islamic State has been fighting in the region since 2012. Currently a United States–led coalition is carrying out airstrikes against the militants' targets to limit the terrorist group ability to advance further.
