Canadian troops are not playing an active role on the ground in any war right now, but there are Canadian servicemen and women are engaged in air missions against ISIS over Iraq, striking new targets on Wednesday. Eric Sorensen reports.
TORONTO – As Canadians gathered across the country to commemorate Remembrance Day, a Canadian Armed Forces jet successfully struck an ISIS target in northern Iraq.
The Department of National Defence (DND) said a CF-18 Hornet used laser-guided ammunition to strike a piece of artillery near Bayji, north of Baghdad, where ISIS—also known as the Islamic State — is known to operate.
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The coalition mission was conducted in support of Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) ground operations, according to DND.
“On this Remembrance Day, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of our veterans and serving members for their courageous dedication to our country,” said Defence Minister Rob Nicholson in a statement.
“I also commend the nearly 600 men and women in uniform for their tremendous work today in the international fight to degrade [ISIS]. This strike demonstrates Canada’s firm resolve to tackle the threat of terrorism and stand with our allies against [ISIS]’s atrocities against innocent women, children and men.”
The department said the strike against ISIS infrastructure and equipment will help deny the group the means to attack ISF or coalition assets.
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