The United States and partner nations are carrying out the first air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, the Pentagon said on Monday, in ongoing operations that mark the opening of a new, far more complicated front in battle against the militants.
'I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter, bomber and Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles,' Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said in a statement, using an alternate name for the group.
'Given that these operations are ongoing, we are not in a position to provide additional details at this time.'
Arab partners are helping in ongoing air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, a U.S. official told Reuters on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The official declined to say which nations were involved or specify their roles. More to come
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