US military dies during operation in northern Iraq

“One American soldier died today during an Iraqi security forces mission in Ninewa, Iraq, while advising and escorting Iraqi security forces during a planned operation,” a RIA Novosti coalition statement cited.

Previously, the Pentagon called the approximate number of IG members in Syria and Iraq. The U.S. military also reported strengthening terrorists in these two countries.

* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.