Western coalition led by the United States in conjunction with Iraqi forces and Kurdish formations VTS to initiate a second phase of operation "Roundup", carried out at the border of Iraq and Syria, RIA Novosti.
In late April, the coalition announced the completion of large-scale military operations against the IG group (banned in Russia) in Iraq and transition to the preparation and development of a "self-sustaining capability" of the Iraqi army. meanwhile, according to a representative of the coalition, terrorists still retain a significant presence in the border areas (at both sides), I am trying to create a "safe haven". In connection with this operation "raid" was prepared, launched 1 May.
On the eve of the formation of SDS, based in Syria, We proceeded to the second stage of operation, aimed at eliminating remnants of the IG group, It said in a statement the Western coalition.
reported, that the VTS operations are supported by "coordinated multinational air strikes" and the blows of the Union of Iraqi troops, located near the border.
Besides, Iraq's security forces have responsibilities to prevent the infiltration of militants IG in the country.
The press-center coalition reminded, that the "raid" operation began 1 May. Its first phase was completed exemption from terrorists El Baguza-Fokani in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor.
In the final part of the statement notes, that the coalition "remains committed to defeat psevdohalifata" and the creation of favorable conditions "for subsequent operations to enhance stability in the region".
Recall, American troops 2014 year in Iraq and Syria. At the same time on the territory of the SAR, they are without the permission of the official in Damascus. The Syrian authorities have repeatedly expressed the need for the withdrawal of US troops from the country.
