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"US Central Command confirms that anti-ISIL forces now control approximately 90 percent" of Kobane, a statement said.
The American military, which has backed up the Kurds with a steady stream of air strikes, had been cautious in its earlier assessments, even after Kurdish militia claimed victory in the months-long battle.
But Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle East and the air war against the IS group, said it "congratulates" the Kurdish fighters who "have fought aggressively with resilience and fortitude."
"While the fight against ISIL (IS) is far from over, ISIL's failure in Kobane has denied them one of their strategic objectives," it said.
US and coalition aircraft have carried out 705 bombing raids around Kobane since September 23, defense officials told AFP.
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The American military, which has backed up the Kurds with a steady stream of air strikes, had been cautious in its earlier assessments, even after Kurdish militia claimed victory in the months-long battle.
But Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle East and the air war against the IS group, said it "congratulates" the Kurdish fighters who "have fought aggressively with resilience and fortitude."
"While the fight against ISIL (IS) is far from over, ISIL's failure in Kobane has denied them one of their strategic objectives," it said.
US and coalition aircraft have carried out 705 bombing raids around Kobane since September 23, defense officials told AFP.
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