PARIS – France’s defence minister says 10 French fighter jets are carrying out new airstrikes on Islamic State group targets in Syria.
Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says the jets have carried out new raids Tuesday evening.
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Speaking on TF1 TV, the French defence minister said France will have 36 fighter jets in the region capable of carrying out airstrikes on IS targets once the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier reaches the zone.
The carrier embarks from Toulon on Thursday.
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