On November 16, 2015, the United States carried out air strikes in Syria. They used special aeroplanes called A-10s to attack ISIS targets. The main goal was to destroy oil tankers that belonged to ISIS in the Deir al-Zour region.
These air strikes were successful, and a total of 116 ISIS oil tankers were destroyed. The tankers were important to ISIS because they used them to make money by selling oil. By destroying the tankers, the United States aimed to hurt ISIS’s finances and make it harder for them to earn more.
Live Leak Video Objectives
The objective of this Live Leak video is to highlight the destruction of 116 ISIS oil tankers through American airstrikes, specifically utilizing A-10 aircraft for gun runs. The objective of the coalition, including the United States and its allies, is to disrupt the money-making system used by ISIS in Syria.
Reasons Behind this Incident
There are several reasons behind the coalition’s efforts to disrupt the money-making system of ISIS by targeting its oil infrastructure in Syria. These reasons include:
Cutting off funding
ISIS relies heavily on revenue generated from the sale of oil to fund its operations. By targeting the oil infrastructure, the coalition aims to disrupt this major source of income, making it more difficult for ISIS to finance its activities, and recruit fighters.
Weakening the organization
Financial resources are essential for maintaining the infrastructure, paying salaries, and weapons, and sustaining the overall strength of ISIS. By undermining their financial capabilities, the coalition aims to weaken the organization, hampering its ability to expand, recruit, and sustain its operations.
Disrupting their governance
Controlling oil fields has allowed ISIS to establish a quasi-state and govern the territories it occupies. By targeting their oil infrastructure, the coalition aims to destabilize their governance structure, undermine their perceived legitimacy, and limit their ability to control and exploit resources.