Latest "airstrike" stories

US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attack

The U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.

By Zamone Perez

14 months ago

Israel was involved in US drone strike that killed Soleimani, ex-intel chief says

Soleimani headed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force and helped orchestrate Iran’s involvement with paramilitary groups abroad.

24 months ago

Air Force continues to pound ISIS targets in Iraq

The attacks destroyed two ISIS camps and two caves, killing at least two ISIS fighters, Iraqi officials say.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

US conducts strike on Taliban amid drawdown, negotiations

U.S. strike hits Taliban advancing on Afghan checkpoint

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

AFRICOM conducts third airstrike in a week against ISIS-Libya members

The strike, which targeted ISIS-Libya terrorist in southwest Libya, follows concern from AFRICOM about violent extremists taking advantage of Libya’s political instability, and using the situation as an opportunity for growth.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Airstrike kills 20 ISIS militants outside Mosul, says Iraqi general

An Iraqi military spokesman says an airstrike has killed 20 Islamic State militants outside the northern city of Mosul.

5 years ago