Defense

US destroys ‘Islamic State’ chemical weapons plant in Iraq

Written by Teunis Felter

A dozen US warplanes destroyed nearly 50 targets at an “Islamic State” chemical weapons production plant in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said. The barrage of airstrikes near the terrorist group’s stronghold of Mosul targeted a converted pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and headquarters. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian told reporters the coordinated airstrikes on Monday took out a “significant chemical threat.”

http://www.dw.com/en/us-destroys-islamic-state-chemical-weapons-plant-in-iraq/a-19549016

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.