international anti-IS coalition

U.S. says only 30 pct of Russian strikes target IS

Published by B92 on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 13:09

Only 30 percent of Russian air strikes in Syria target the Islamic State group, AFP quoted an American official on Wednesday.

"The rest are against opposition forces not affiliated with the jihadists," said Brett McGurk, who is U.S. President Barack Obama's "special envoy for the international anti-IS coalition."

German Govt Endorses Military Mission to Back Anti-IS Fight in Syria

Published by Novinite on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 13:16

Germany's government on Tuesday approved plans to provide military support to the international operation against the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, DPA reported.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government is planning to deploy Tornado reconnaissance jets, a refuelling tanker aircraft, a frigate as well as sending 1,200 German troops as part of the mission.