Iraq Conducts Air Strikes Against Islamic State in Syria
1 Mar 2017
Iraq’s bombing of the Syrian town of Albu Kamal indicates a continuation of the Iraqi Security Forces offensive against the Islamic State militant group. This raid is especially significant due to Iraq breaching Syria’s sovereignty, and conducting airstrikes within Syrian airspace. The Iraqi government reportedly conducted the raid due to the recent increase in car bombings conducted by IS in Baghdad.
Iraq’s bombing of the Syrian town of Albu Kamal indicates a continuation of the Iraqi Security Forces offensive against the Islamic State militant group. This raid is especially significant due to Iraq breaching Syria’s sovereignty, and conducting airstrikes within Syrian airspace. The Iraqi government reportedly conducted the raid due to the recent increase in car bombings conducted by IS in Baghdad.