Well, not the "classic" refinery as we've come to know them. In Syria and Iraq, in the area now controlled by IS, 'independent' brokers have set up mobile basic oil processors which IS crude providers use on a cash and carry basis to obtain diesel for their Humvees, armored cars, and assorted field trucks. These targets represent a mere 1% of oil produced controlled by IS. However, a continuous campaign could have an effect on the 1-2millions/day going to the murderous rebel/pirates running amok among the Arabs.
In addition to the US air forces, others are involved, including Saudis, Qataris, and others. this seems to have been part of the result of president Obama's plea in front of the UN this week. The campaign has been underway for at least 2 weeks. Targeting data has been secret, but the results have been publicized to a limited degree, showing videos of smart bombs impacting above ground buildings.
Drones have been employed, but not with the full range of their capabilities. The future use of drones is expected soon.
The nagging question for the future: where is Russia in this affair? Why have they been too preoccupied to join the rest of the world? And why do they raise the question of permission, at all?
Because they are Russian? Hmmm.
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