The US launched its first manned airstrikes against Islamic State militants from Turkey’s Incirlik airbase.
The US offensive on Wednesday comes after Turkey agreed last month to open its strategically important bases to the US led coalition.
Turkey’s policy change also saw it administer airstrikes on Islamic State and Kurdish militant targets last week.
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