By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/us-airstrikes-target-islamic-state-near-mosul-dam Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. airstrikes target Islamic State near Mosul Dam World Aug 30, 2014 7:12 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says fighter aircraft and unmanned drones have struck Islamic State militants near Iraq’s Mosul Dam. In a statement issued Saturday, U.S. Central Command says the five latest U.S. airstrikes were in support of operations conducted by Iraqi security forces. Officials say the airstrikes destroyed an armed vehicle, a fighting position and weapons and significantly damaged an Islamic State building. Central Command says it has conducted a total of 115 airstrikes across Iraq. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says fighter aircraft and unmanned drones have struck Islamic State militants near Iraq’s Mosul Dam. In a statement issued Saturday, U.S. Central Command says the five latest U.S. airstrikes were in support of operations conducted by Iraqi security forces. Officials say the airstrikes destroyed an armed vehicle, a fighting position and weapons and significantly damaged an Islamic State building. Central Command says it has conducted a total of 115 airstrikes across Iraq. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now