The Pentagon says the United States (US) hit militant Islamic State (IS) group targets in Iraq and Syria with 17 airborne strikes on Christmas Day.
The strikes targeting IS fighters, facilities and vehicles were carried out by fighter aircraft, bombers and remotely controlled aircraft.
The Pentagon said Saturday that five of the strikes were in Syria and 12 in Iraq.
The strikes targeted IS tunnels, explosive manufacturing sites and other targets such as bridges and IS fighting outposts.
All US aircraft returned safely. The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation that is designed to target the IS.
