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Why did Britain and France strike Syria?

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Britain and France strike an underground facility in central Syria believed to be used by Islamic State militants for storing weapons and explosives. The operation targets a structure north of Palmyra, aiming to disrupt IS activities following continued attacks by sleeper cells in the region.

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British, French warplanes strike suspected IS facility in Syria

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  • British and French aircraft struck an underground IS facility in central Syria
  • The target was north of Palmyra in the Oms province 15s
  • Typhoon FGR-4 jets and Paveway-4 bombs were used in the operation 25s
  • Syria's government had no immediate comment on the strikes 38s
  • IS sleeper cells remain active despite defeat in 2019 45s

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Euronews
17 days ago
British, French warplanes strike suspected IS facility in Syria

British and French warplanes conduct joint strikes on an underground facility in central Syria allegedly used by Islamic State militants to store weapons and explosives.

British, French warplanes strike suspected IS facility in Syria
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Euronews
17 days ago
British, French warplanes strike suspected IS facility in Syria

Despite IS's defeat in Syria in 2019, sleeper cells continue to carry out deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq, prompting ongoing military action.

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