The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

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US targets Islamic State fighters in Somali airstrikes Posted: 03 Nov 2017 11:26 AM PDT The US military launched its first airstrike against the Islamic State's network in the eastern African country of Somalia earlier today, complementing a decade long air campaign against Shabaab, al Qaeda's branch in the country.

Islamic State suffers defeats in Iraq and Syria Posted: 03 Nov 2017 08:02 AM PDT The Syrian military has taken full control of Deir Ezzour, while Iraqi troops and Iranian supported militias ejected the Islamic State from Al Qaim.