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Defense Dept. releases video of airstrikes destroying 283 ISIS fuel trucks

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The military has released more video of aircraft destroying ISIS fuel trucks in a major operation.

The strikes, named Operation Tidal Wave II, are aimed at reducing the production and transportation of illegal oil used to fund ISIS terrorist activities. Illegal oil production accounts for 2/3 of the group’s revenue.

The attacks destroyed 283 oil trucks near Al Hassakah and Dayr Az Zawr, Syria on Nov. 22nd.

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