The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has determined ISIS likely used chemical weapons in August during a battle in a Syrian town. A confidential report from the organization shows it concluded “with the utmost confidence that at least two people were exposed to sulfur mustard,” reported Reuters. The incident happened on Aug. 21 in the town of Marea. The weapons likely resulted in the death of an infant. Air Force Col. Patrick Ryder, a spokesman for US Central Command, said Nov. 6 the report shows “another reason why this group needs to be stopped.” While CENTCOM didn’t investigate the report, ISIS has publicly declared its intent to use chemical weapons, Ryder said.
The Space Development Agency says it’s on track to issue its next batch of missile warning and tracking satellite contracts this month after those awards were delayed by the Pentagon’s decision to divert funds from the agency to pay troops during this fall’s prolonged government shutdown.
