France strikes Islamic State group’s depot in Iraq

French President Francois Hollande speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Hollande said he agreed to Iraq's request for air support at a meeting of his top defense and security advisers earlier Thursday. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) French President Francois Hollande speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Hollande said he agreed to Iraq's request for air support at a meeting of his top defense and security advisers earlier Thursday. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

By Associated Press September 19, 2014 1 min read

PARIS (AP) – France says it has conducted its first airstrike in Iraq and has destroyed a logistics depot held by the Islamic State group.

The office of President Francois Hollande’s office said Rafale fighter jets struck the depot in northeastern Iraq on Friday morning and the target was “entirely destroyed.”

Hollande’s office said other operations will continue in the coming days.