Weekly Strike Update March 19

WEEKLY STRIKE UPDATE: Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve conducted 139 strikes this week, 111 strikes in Iraq and 28 strikes in Syria from Mar. 19 - Mar. 25, 2016.

- This week's strikes supported Iraqi Security Forces, applying pressure to ISIL by securing the western approaches toward Hit.

- Coalition strikes on bridges over the Tigris River have limited ISIL's ability to maneuver and sustain its fighters east of the river.

- In Syria, 13 Coalition strikes near Mar'a supported opposition forces continuing to engage ISIL along the Mar'a line.

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Southwest Asia - WEEKLY STRIKE UPDATE: Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve conducted 139 strikes this week, 111 strikes in Iraq and 28 strikes in Syria from Mar. 19 - Mar. 25, 2016. - This week's strikes supported Iraqi Security Forces, applying pressure to ISIL by securing the western approaches toward Hit. - Coalition strikes on bridges over the Tigris River have limited ISIL's ability to maneuver and sustain its fighters east of the river. - In Syria, 13 Coalition strikes near Mar'a supported opposition forces continuing to engage ISIL along the Mar'a line.

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