U.S. airstrikes destroyes 16 ISIL vehicles

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The strikes destroyed or damaged what the Pentagon described as 16 ISIL armed vehicles near the Mosul Dam, which was retaken last month by Iraqi and Kurdish forces.

Obama authorized targeted airstrikes last month to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq — including military advisers — as well as minorities being brutalized by ISIL.

The additional U.S. troops will include “a headquarters element, medical personnel, associated helicopters and an air liaison team and helicopter crews,” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby said.

“This action was taken at the recommendation of the Department of Defense after an extensive interagency review and is part of the President’s commitment to protect our personnel and facilities in Iraq as we continue to support the government of Iraq in its fight” against ISIL. /End/