Smoke and flames rise over a hill near the Syrian town of Kobani after an airstrike, as seen from the Mursitpinar crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern town of Suruc in Sanliurfa province, October 23, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach

Reuters: U.S.-led air strikes focus on Kobani, Syria: U.S. military

WNU Editor: Dropping 5,000 bombs and missiles may be impressive on paper .... but the Islamic State is still continuing its offensive .... Islamic State Launch Pre-Dawn Assault on Iraq's 'Sacred City' (Vice News)

More News On The U.S. War Against The Islamic State

US airstrikes target ISIS militants in Syria -- The Hill
Airstrikes against Islamic State total 1,867 in December, highest in five-month campaign -- Air Force Times
U.S.-Led Forces Drop Nearly 5,000 Bombs On Islamic State -- Radio Free Europe
US coalition drops nearly 5,000 bombs on ISIL -- Al Jazeera
5 Months of Air Strikes in Iraq and Syria in 4 Charts -- Defense One
What U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq and Syria have hit, in one graphic -- Washington Post
IS forced to defend supply lines in Iraq: US -- AFP
U.S. forces 'building pressure' on Islamic State: military chief -- Reuters
Top U.S. Officer Seeks To Increase Military Aid To Iraq -- Radio Free Europe
Dempsey: U.S. eyes new ways to aid Iraq forces -- Military Times
U.S. lawmaker: Obama may make formal Islamic State force request soon -- Reuters