Sunday, 27 September 2015

France launches first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

France has announced carrying out its first air strikes against the Islamic State group on Sunday in Syria.

The president's office said that French planes struck targets identified during reconnaissance missions conducted over the past fortnight.

France co-ordinated with regional partners for the operation, a brief statement said.

French jets have previously carried out air strikes against IS targets in neighboring Iraq.

"Our country thus confirms its resolute commitment to fight against the terrorist threat represented by Daesh,'' the French Presidency said. We will strike each time that our national security is at stake.''

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