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Paris attacks: France warplanes pound IS stronghold in Syria

Francois Hollande had said in the wake of the Paris attacks that France's response would be "pitiless"

Investigating police officers work outside the Stade de France stadium after an explosion and after international friendly soccer match France against Germany, in Saint Denis, outside Paris.

Investigating police officers work outside the Stade de France stadium after an explosion and after international friendly soccer match France against Germany, in Saint Denis, outside Paris. Photo: AP/PTI

IANS Paris

French military jets on Sunday bombarded a stronghold of the Islamic State terrorist group in Raqqa, Syria, French Defence ministry said.

The first objective destroyed included a command post, recruitment centre and arsenal of arms and ammunition, the ministry said in a statement, Xinhua reported.

The second objective was a training camp, the ministry added.

According to the ministry, about 20 bombs were dropped.

The bombardment came 48 hours after attacks claimed by IS killed 129 people in suicide bombings and shootings in Paris.

 

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First Published: Nov 16 2015 | 3:14 AM IST

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