CJTFOIR deploys new fighting vehicles in northeast Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Friday, the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTFOIR) announced the deployment of new M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicles in northeast Syria.
In its official website, the CJTFOIR demonstrated its “continued commitment to the enduring defeat of Daesh” with the recent addition of additional M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle capability in northeast Syria.
“The Bradleys quickly proved their worth last month in close support to the Syrian Democratic Forces who quelled Daesh’s attempted breakout of Ghuwayran Prison in Hasakah City,” said Lt Col Dan Leard, commander, Task Force Rock.
“The unit has since turned south to support the SDF along the Middle Euphrates River Valley. There’s nothing in this theater that could stand against this company of Bradleys. They provide a supreme sense of confidence to our partners as they continue the fight against Daesh,” he added.
The CJTFOIR pointed out that while the Coalition ended its combat role in Iraq in early December, 2021, it continues to target ISIS with “partner forces in Northeast Syria”, where it remains an existential threat. “With a three-pronged mission to not only advise and assist, this move enables the enduring defeat of Daesh”.
“Despite the military defeat of Daesh’s territorial ‘caliphate’ in 2017, they remain a threat to the region. Unable to effectively control territory, Daesh now operates in smaller, more mobile teams that seek to execute attacks on both civilian and military targets,” it noted.
CJTFOIR is the military component of a US-led Global Coalition of 77 nations and five international organizations operating in both Iraq and northeast Syria.