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France launches airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria

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France launches airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria

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  • France announced on Tuesday that it has conducted airstrikes targeting Islamic State militant positions in Syria.
  • The strikes took place on Sunday, although the French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not disclose the specific location.
  • This military action follows numerous U.S. strikes against Islamic State targets amid the evolving situation after the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
  • Despite losing extensive territory since 2014, Islamic State militants continue to maintain a presence in Syria.
  • In related news, Syria's new authorities have appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a key figure in the rebel movement, as the new defense minister.

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