Dutch jets to bomb Islamic State targets in Syria: media

January 29, 2016 08:16 pm | Updated September 23, 2016 04:02 am IST - Amsterdam

The Dutch government on Friday agreed to extend its role in the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State to include the bombing of targets in Syria, broadcaster RTL reported.

The Netherlands already has a squadron of six F-16 planes in the region, which have been striking Islamic State positions in Iraq.

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