On Dec. 19, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.



Syria

. Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes destroyed one oil tanker truck and damaged an ISIL supply route.

. Near Ayn Isa, five strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two VBIEDs and an ISIL-held building.

. Near Palmyra, three strikes destroyed an ISIL-held tank, a tactical vehicle, and an artillery piece.

Iraq

. Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed an ISIL command control node.

. Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL-held building.

. Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed 11 fighting positions, three ISIL-held buildings, an anti-air artillery piece, and a tunnel; suppressed three ISIL tactical units and a mortar team; and damaged four ISIL supply routes.

. Near Tal Afar, one strike [1 British] destroyed an ISIL-held building.