White House: the United States dropped weapons, ammunition and medical supplies for defending Kurds in Kobani

White House: the United States dropped weapons, ammunition and medical supplies for defending Kurds in Kobani

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United States in such a way to head off a “humanitarian catastrophe and massacres of civilians, which may occur if the Islamic State capture the city”

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20. The American military have dropped weapons, ammunition and funds for medical care for Kurdish militia to defend Syrian city Kobani, reported the United States Central Command.

Coban is near the Turkish border, his defense of militants Islamic state (IG) has been going on for many days

Military clarified that the dumping was carried out with transport aircraft C-130. “These aircraft delivered weapons, ammunition, medical supplies, which were provided by the Kurdish authorities in Iraq” – to be confirmed in a statement. C-130 returned to base without incident.

This information was also confirmed by representatives of the administration of the United States during a special briefing. According to them, the decision was taken in order to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe and massacres of civilians, which may occur if the Islamic statecapture the city.” Officials noticed that it fits into the overall strategy of President Barack Obama about the anti-Islamic State, which involves the use of resources and allies in the region are strengthened with the help of the United States.

One administration official said that the transporters were without fighter escort, as the Pentagon continues to believe that the Islamic State has no air defense system. He also assured that the delivery will continue, if necessary. Experts consider the different shipping options, including ground.

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