Thursday, December 17, 2015

France launches fresh air raids on Islamic State stronghold in Syria

French warplanes carried out fresh raids overnight against the Islamic State stronghold of Raqa in northern Syria, destroying a command centre and training centre.
  • President Francois Hollande has vowed to hit back at IS “without mercy” after Friday’s attacks in Paris
  • 10 Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighters carried out the raid dropping 16 bombs.
  • The United States and France have also decided to increase their exchange of intelligence on potential targets.
Key points:
  • France Capital: Paris
  • France Currencies: Euro, CFP franc

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