U.S. bombs ISIS in Syria

The United States and several Arab nations rained bombs on ISIS targets in Syria last night our time-- the first U.S. military offensive in the war-torn country and a forceful message to the militant group that the U.S. would not stand by idly while it carried out its rampage of terror. The airstrikes focused on the city of Raqqa, the declared capital of ISIS' self-proclaimed Islamic State. But other areas were hit as well. The operation began with a flurry of Tomahawk missiles launched from the sea, followed by attacks from bomber and fighter aircraft. The goal: Taking out ISIS' ability to command, train and resupply its militants. The number of casualties was not immediately clear. But U.S. Central Command said the 14 strikes damaged or destroyed ISIS targets including fighters, training compounds, command-and-control facilities, a finance center and supply trucks. For months, civilians in Raqqa have been living under the harsh rule of ISIS after militants took over their city, which had been one of the nation's most liberal cities. The group now controls much of their lives, imposing a strict brand of Sharia law and doling out barbaric punishments, such as beheadings and crucifixions. Opposition activists inside Raqqa, said that residents were elated to see the U.S. attacking ISIS targets there. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Qatar all assisted with the operation.

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