Anti-ISIL coalition kills six militants in 'Euphrates Shield' in northern Syria

Six Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants were killed in air strikes by coalition forces carried out as part of the "Euphrates Shield" operation in northern Syrian between al-Rai and Azaz on Sept. 13, as the Turkish-initiated offensive of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) enters its 22nd day. 

A statement issued by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) said there had been five coalition strikes on ISIL targets in the Yahmul, Kafr Ghan, Güzel Mezra and Jakka areas east of Azaz and six militants were killed, in addition to the destruction of four mortar positions and two defense positions. The statement added that Turkish jets did not carry out the strikes but were waiting on the ground for any instant targets that might emerge. 

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