On Feb. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 37 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

Syria

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 15 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed 27 oil barrels, 11 oil storage tanks and two oil tanker trucks.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged eight ISIL tactical units; destroyed eight fighting positions and a vehicle; and damaged four supply routes.

* Near Palmyra, one strike destroyed an anti-air artillery system.

Iraq

The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of 22 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter, and rotary aircraft; as well as artillery against ISIL targets.

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit and a staging area; destroyed eight watercraft, three barges, three vehicles, a tunnel entrance, a mortar system, and a weapons facility; and suppressed four mortar teams.