FROM: U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIL Near Mosul Dam
From a U.S. Central Command News Release
The strikes destroyed an ISIL Humvee, a tank, four armed vehicles, an ISIL construction vehicle and severely damaged an ISIL checkpoint. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.
The strikes were conducted under authority to support Iraqi security force and Kurdish defense force operations, as well as to protect critical infrastructure, U.S. personnel and facilities, and support humanitarian efforts.
Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 106 airstrikes across Iraq.