US, allies conduct 24 strikes against Islamic State: US military

WASHINGTON: The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State militants in Iraq with 17 strikes on Friday and seven in Syria, the U.S. military said on Saturday.

Four of the strikes in Iraq were near Kirkuk, hitting two Islamic State tactical units, an excavator and three bridges used by the militant group.

In Syria, four strikes were near Mar'a, hitting an Islamic State fighting position and vehicle.