(VOVworld) - The US and several Gulf Arab allies have launched their first air strikes targeting the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) in Syria.

Islamic State militants in Raqqa province said a US drone crashed during the air strikes against them

Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary on Monday confirmed that the US military and its allies forces are undertaking military action against the IS using jet fighters, bombers, and Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles. Pentagon officials previously announced that various plans and the list of targets were ready for the air strikes. The Pentagon is waiting for US President Barack Obama to approve the list and the assessment of the risks of air strikes.