13.11.2015 - 13:16 [ New York Times ]

U.S. Steps Up Its Attacks on ISIS-Controlled Oil Fields in Syria

While the American-led air campaign has conducted periodic airstrikes against oil refineries and other production facilities in eastern Syria that the group controls, the organization’s engineers have been able to quickly repair damage, and keep the oil flowing, American officials said. The Obama administration has also balked at attacking the Islamic State’s fleet of tanker trucks — its main distribution network — fearing civilian casualties.