<human>: Question: What was the goal of US and coalition airstrikes in Syria?
Answer: The US intervened with airstrikes in Iraq over ISIL held territories and assets in August, and in September a coalition of US and Middle Eastern powers initiated a bombing campaign in Syria aimed at degrading and destroying ISIL and Al-Nusra-held territory.
 Is the question answered in a satisfactory fashion?

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<bot>: yes