You misunderstand the objective.
The objective is to effectively begin to establish the new border. ISIL is being told stop that shit!
Stay away from the Kurds.
“The objective is to effectively begin to establish the new border. ISIL is being told stop that shit!”
I think the administration is doing this to throw Israel a bone and run Cover ops while Israel mows the grass in Gaza.
Here is an interesting link describing some of the US air activity and results for Yazidis. Over 60 photos, a very good graphic showing Yazidi villages and ISIS positions. Over 200 comments.