Sentence examples for targeting forces from inspiring English sources
However, Russia's airstrikes have concerned Western leaders following reports that the offensives are principally targeting forces in opposition to Bashar al-Assad's Army, rather than on Isis.
In the rest of the country, the military would adopt a counterterrorism strategy targeting forces allied with the Taliban and al-Qaeda, primarily in the north and east, with fighter jets, Predator drones and Special Operations troops that leave a light U.S. footprint on the ground.
"But we should be using this moment now to try to force forward a comprehensive plan to bring political transition in Syria because that is the answer for bringing peace to the region". Mr Fallon told the Sun intelligence suggested Moscow had mostly been targeting forces fighting President Bashar al-Assad rather than Islamic State militants.
However, Turkey's offensive has so far focused mostly on targeting forces allied to the Kurdish-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition that includes YPG, an Observatory source said.
CAIRO, May 19 (Reuters) - Saudi-led air raids hit the Yemen capital Sanaa overnight, targeting forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh in the east and south of the city, residents said on Tuesday.
He said the targeting force was "in position" and "having an effect and operating".
The Pentagon quietly sent a "specialized expeditionary targeting force" that has been conducting ground operations against Isis in Iraq and Syria for months.
Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook wouldn't confirm the capture, but said the goals of the new expeditionary targeting force include capturing Islamic State leaders.
In December, Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter announced at a House hearing that an "expeditionary targeting force" will be sent to Iraq to conduct raids on top Islamic State targets.
The raid targeted forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who are fighting alongside the Houthis.
Schools and medical facilities have been targeted, forcing people to take shelter underground.
