The US-led coalition launched six airstrikes in the past 24 hours near Kobane, “destroying eight fighting positions and an armored vehicle.” The Islamic State is reported to be “losing ground” in the northern Kurdish enclave. Despite US airstrikes, the Islamic State has gained territory overall, and now controls “at least one-third” of the country. Al Nusrah members executed a women accused of adultery in Maaret Masirin in northwestern Syria. Pro-government militia members killed 14 Islamic State fighters in the towns of Ashara and Swaidan in Deir al-Zour province. US Secretary of State John Kerry stated he supports a Russian plan for peace talks.
