ISIS News: New Attacks Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria Launched
As forces against the most feared terror group in Syria and Iraq continue to strengthen their posts, a new series of attacks have begun in the Hasakah province to liberate the town from terrorists occupying the area.
While Kurdish militia positioned on the Iraqi side of the border are reportedly targeting oil fields and posts of the Islamic State in the southern part of Hasakah, a new offensive has been declared by the newest addition to the U.S.-led coalition in Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces.
According to CNN, Kurdish forces on both sides of the border are focusing on redeeming territory that Islamic State jihadists took control since last year. As part of the efforts to put more pressure on ISIS strongholds such as Deir Ezzor, where the many terrorists are positioned, the U.S.-backed coalition are conducting airstrikes and offensives on land, particularly purposed to interrupt supply lines.
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Coalition planes are preparing for deployment above the Ash Shaddadi town and black smoke covers the area as both sides of the battling forces fight for what each claims as their territory.
About 5,000 Yazidi fighters have joined hands with Kurdish Peshmerga fighters on the Iraqi side of the border to prepare for a huge battle that will look to conquer the ISIS positioned in Sinjar.
The outlet notes that Sinjar is very significant to the ISIS since it is known to supply the fighters in Mosul, one of the terrorists' largest holds. Once Sinjar is lost to the U.S.-backed forces, sending supply to Sinjar will not only be more difficult but the loss of one supplying stronghold is already a huge blow to the jihadists.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials are still debating as to whether the ISIS was involved or responsible in the takedown of a Metrojet flight in Egypt this weekend. According to ABC News, U.S. National Intelligence Director James Clapper said, "It's unlikely, but I wouldn't rule it out," adding that there is no direct evidence yet that terrorists were involved in the incident.
