U.S.-led forces launch 26 air strikes in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military

The Kobani strikes hit seven of the militants’ tactical units and destroyed five vehicles and two staging areas, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement.

The strikes in Iraq targeted northern areas including al Qaim, Kirkuk, Mahkmur, Mosul and Tal Afar, it said. The strikes took place in a 24-hour period beginning Friday.