Latest update from U.S. Central Command on the military action by the U.S. and its allies against
Latest update from U.S. Central Command on the military action by the U.S. and its allies against Islamic State group militants in Syria and Iraq. The Syria action began Sept. 21; the Iraq action Aug. 8:
AIRSTRIKES
(As of Sept. 27)
In Syria:
Target locations hit: 46
Bombs, missiles and other munitions released: 370 (includes 47 Tomahawk cruise missiles)
Aircraft combat sorties: 166
In Iraq:
Target locations hit: 224
Munitions released: 388
Aircraft combat sorties: 1,502
Other actions in Iraq and Syria:
Refueling tanker sorties: 1,393
Intelligence/surveillance sorties: 676
Humanitarian aid airdrops: 42 sorties