France carries out first air strikes on IS in Syria
France carried out its first air strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Sunday, as Russia said it was seeking a "coordinated framework" to fight the jihadists.
(AFP) France carried out its first air strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Sunday, as Russia said it was seeking a "coordinated framework" to fight the jihadists.
President Francois Hollande said six French warplanes were involved in the operation to strike an IS training camp near the eastern city of Deir Ezzor, and that more air strikes could follow in the coming weeks.
To keep reading
please sign up for free!
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Editor's Picks
Mobility
—
21.01.2019
Luxembourg ticket inspectors' jobs safe despite free transport
Exclusive
—
18.01.2019
Luxembourg City needs a second free international school, says education minister
Contingency
—
17.01.2019
Luxembourg steps up no-deal Brexit planning
