Posted on 10/07/2014 7:00:17 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Arab and other allied countries have carried out only around 10 per cent of the nearly 2,000 air raids against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria since early August, US defence officials said on Monday.
US warplanes have conducted 1,768 air strikes since August 8, while other coalition aircraft have carried about 195 air raids against the IS jihadists, defence officials said, citing a tally through to Sunday.
The numbers, which for the first time shed light on the participation of Arab coalition partners, reflect the dominant role of the US military in the air campaign.
But Pentagon officials have insisted the role for Arab and European partners is likely to grow over time.
The Arab states involved in the operation in Syria – Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – have been reluctant to divulge details of their participation in the air strikes.
But for Washington and the West, the presence of the Arab countries has carried crucial symbolism in the fight against the Sunni extremists of the Islamic State group.
France, Belgium, Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia have committed aircraft for the effort in Iraq, though their presence has been on a small scale so far.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
We’ve flown a total of 2,000 sorties?
What a joke.
Guess we’re in it for 30 years
‘re just blowing up bathrooms. Notice no deaths reported.
They probably can’t afford the carbon offset credits.
Figures.
They always get us to do their dirty work for them.
Hell, I could more damage after fajitas with green peppers and refried beans...
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