The US military has released twovideos showcasing the anti-ISIS coalition obliterating a militant oil and gas plant. The airstrikes were conducted on February 2 against ISIS facilities near Deir al Zor in eastern Syria. US Central Command notes that four airstrikes were carried out near Deir al Zor against four separate ISIS plants.
The strikes aimed at ISIS's oil production were part of the broader Operation Tidal Wave II, which was to shutter ISIS's production of oil in eastern Syria and its subsequent sale on the black market.
The Combined Joint Task Force, responsible for anti-ISIS operations, notes that ISIS receives two-thirds of its revenue from oil production. And, according to The New York Times, ISIS is estimated to be able to earn $40 million a month through the production and sale of oil on the black market.
The strikes against the oil and gas facility come amid an intensification of strikes against the militant group. On February 2, the anti-ISIS coalition conducted 20 strikes, with targets ranging from the oil and gas plants to ISIS mortar positions and weapon caches.
We have GIFed two of the strikes below:
You can view the videos of the airstrikes below:
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