The US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates conducted air strikes today against 12 modular oil refineries controlled by the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (Isis) in eastern Syria.
"We are still assessing the outcome of the attacks on the refineries but have initial indications that the strikes were successful," the US Central Command said.
Isis is estimated to generate as much as $2mn/d from these refineries, Central Command said.
These small refineries supply fuel for Isis operations, provide financing for the militants and represent "an economic asset to support their future operations," Central Command said.
The refineries were located in remote areas of eastern Syria near Al Mayadin, Al Hasakah and Abu Kamal.
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