The phrase "as it targeted" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to describe the purpose or focus of an action, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure.
Example: "The campaign was successful, as it targeted a specific demographic that was previously overlooked."
Alternatives: "since it aimed at" or "because it focused on".
PARIS — Versace Group, the fashion house based in Milan, said Wednesday that it would cut 26percentt of its worldwide work force and consolidate its operations as it targeted a return to profitability in 2011.
The US has been conducting counterterrorism operations in Yemen for years as it targeted al-Qaida there with the support of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
At the weekend the bank's chief economist, Ma Jun, said fluctuations in the currency against the dollar were likely to increase as it targeted a basket of currencies.
As rockets continued to rain down on Israeli cities, a military spokesman said the mission's expansion was "not time bound" and was aimed to ensure Hamas operatives were "pursued, paralysed and threatened" as it targeted "terrorist infrastructure" in the north, south and east of Gaza "in parallel".
The U.S. military said it conducted an air strike "in the vicinity" of the hospital, as it targeted Taliban insurgents who were directly firing on U.S. military personnel.
The US military said it conducted an airstrike "in the vicinity" of the hospital, as it targeted Taliban insurgents who were directly firing on US military personnel.
Lean could potentially funnel more users its way, as it targets only those who are looking to take better advantage of Live Photos on their iPhone.
The United States urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties as it targets Hamas in Gaza".
Aldi will open 83 stores this year as it targets 1,000 outlets by 2022.
Next you can expect earlier opening hours as it targets tradesmen as much as the average suburban botch merchant.
Clegg has told the BBC his party is campaigning in more seats than ever before as it targets victories that would have seemed impossible a few months ago.
