Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered launch of airstrikes against Daesh in Syria.
"We have sent the [Iraqi] Air Force to carry out strikes on Daesh positions… inside the Syrian territory," Abadi was quoted as saying by Alsumaria TV network.
Abadi said that airstrikes on Daesh will be conducted in Hosaiba and Albu Kamal. He said that the targets are linked to recent attacks in the Iraqi capital.
"We are determined to chase terrorism that tries to kill our sons and citizens wherever it is found," he added.
According to Abadi, the aerial operation has already been carried out.
"The heroes of the sky executed the operation and responded to the terrorists with amazing success," Abadi said.