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RAF Pounds Last ISIS Hold-Out in Syria

Operational Uptick for RAF Aircraft as Support Continues for Abu Kamal Offensive

With the Syrian Democratic Forces continuing their offensive against the last major pocket of territory held by the Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) in eastern Syria, centred on Hajin, Royal Air Force aircraft have provided further intensive support as part of Operation SHADER.

As in the previous month, a…

RAF Supporting Syrian Abu Kamal Offensive

Islamic State Fighters Targeted by Reapers, Tornados and Typhoons

Throughout September, the RAF has been flying combat missions against Islamic State fighters in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces’ offensive in the Abu Kamal area, as part of the British contribution to Operation Inherent Resolve, codenamed Operation SHADER, to destroy the Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, Daesh).

The RAF flew…