SUMMARY
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
PARIS, France – France has bombed Islamic State (ISIS), positions in the Tikrit area of Iraq for the first time since the start of the international offensive against the jihadist militia, French military officials said on Thursday, March 26.
“Last night we struck the region of Tikrit as part of the coalition” aiding the Iraqi army battle ISIS fighters, a spokesman for France’s armed forces said, noting it was the first time a French strike had targeted that area of northern Iraq.
The official did not specify whether jets or drones staged the strikes, and declined to detail targets of the attack.
US forces earlier announced they had led an air strike against ISIS units in Tikrit with coalition allies at the request of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Despite receiving military advice and aid from Iran’s military, the Iraqi army has struggled to recapture Tikrit – hometown of ex-dictator Saddam Hussein – since its offensive began on March 2.
Thousands of Iraqi soldiers, police officers and paramilitary forces have been deployed to retake Tikrit, which is being ferociously defended by a large number of IS fighters who have booby-trapped streets and buildings in the city with bombs. – Rappler.com
Add a comment
How does this make you feel?
There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.