French jets are bombing the de facto ISIS capital of Raqqa, Syria. Here are some details about the bombardment:
AFP are reporting a "massive bombardment" of the IS stronghold of Raqqa tonight by French jets, sourced to the Defence Ministry
— Daniel Sandford (@BBCDanielS) November 15, 2015
Reuters says that the French strikes on Raqqa involved 10 jets dropping 20 bombs, quoting the French Defence Ministry
— Daniel Sandford (@BBCDanielS) November 15, 2015
The French Defence Min claims it has hit a command and control centre, a Jihadi recruitment centre, a munitions depot and a training camp
— Daniel Sandford (@BBCDanielS) November 15, 2015
DETAILS: France has bombed a weapons warehouse, a command post and a terrorist recruiting center in de facto ISIS capital of Raqqa.
— ABC News (@ABC) November 15, 2015
Here’s video of the French jets taking off:
WATCH: French jets taking off from bases in Middle East to strike Raqqa tonight. #ISIS https://t.co/6qsTYP7dxU
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) November 15, 2015
We will monitor for further developments.