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SDF capture Tabqa Dam from ISIS in spectacular behind enemy lines operation
[ALMASDARNEWS] The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured Tabqa Dam from ISIS after a spectacular attack that saw the fighters launch the multi-pronged attack behind ISIS frontlines.The risky operation was supported by US war helicopters and artillery fire. "The Coalition supported this offensive with air movement and logistical support, precision "Over the last four months, the Coalition has conducted more than 300 "It takes a special breed of warrior to pull off an airborne operation or air assault behind enemy lines," said Col. Joe Scirocco of the coalition against ISIS. "There is nothing easy about this ‐ it takes audacity and courage. And the SDF has that in spades." He then went onto claim that the SDF were the most effective fighting force against ISIS. "The SDF and their local Syrian Arab Coalition fighters, have proven to be the most effective ground force against ISIS in Syria ‐ and they are proving that once again with this daring operation," said Scrocca. "It is the SDF on the ground, putting their lives at risk, and violently engaging the enemy," said Scrocca. "And it is the SDF, like the Iraqi Security Forces, who are making the sacrifice so that other Coalition nations do not continue to suffer the threat of ISIS terrorism inside our own borders." Posted by: Fred 2017-03-24 |
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