Multiple Jordanian airstrikes 'destroy ISIL targets' in Syria
- 9 years ago
‘Just the beginning,’ announced the Jordanian military following heavy aerial assaults on Syria.
Tens of fighter jets pounded key ISIL bases on Thursday (February 5), according to a statement from the armed forces.
Prior to take off, members of Jordan’s armed forces could be seen writing messages on missiles condemning the militant group.
“Islam has no relation with you, Da’esh (ISIL),” they read. “We are beating them.”
“ Deash you are the enemy of Islam “ on the missile that was drop at ISIS training camp today- Jordan TV pic.twitter.com/5oy5u5WuF6— Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) February 5, 2015
The rockets are then believed to have been used to destroy several ISIL-run ammunition depots and training camps.
A military official said the strikes focussed on a number of targets around the northern Syrian city of Raqqa.
Jordanian state TV broadcast the attacks, which came two days after the jihadist group released a video showing captured Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh be
Tens of fighter jets pounded key ISIL bases on Thursday (February 5), according to a statement from the armed forces.
Prior to take off, members of Jordan’s armed forces could be seen writing messages on missiles condemning the militant group.
“Islam has no relation with you, Da’esh (ISIL),” they read. “We are beating them.”
“ Deash you are the enemy of Islam “ on the missile that was drop at ISIS training camp today- Jordan TV pic.twitter.com/5oy5u5WuF6— Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) February 5, 2015
The rockets are then believed to have been used to destroy several ISIL-run ammunition depots and training camps.
A military official said the strikes focussed on a number of targets around the northern Syrian city of Raqqa.
Jordanian state TV broadcast the attacks, which came two days after the jihadist group released a video showing captured Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh be