Cameron to order killing of Daesh leaders

British Prime Minister David Cameron will order RAF airstrikes to “decapitate” the leadership of Isis in Syria if MPs vote to support an extension of bombing this week.

The prime minister has told commanders to use precision strikes to target the head of the terrorist group’s “international attacks” unit, which masterminded the Paris massacre and is now targeting Britain, The Sunday Times reported on Sunday.

The first RAF missions, expected this week, will feature high-profile strikes against suspected Isis command and control hideouts in Raqqa to cut off the “snake’s head” of the terrorist group.

US officials have asked Britain to deploy the RAF’s Brimstone missile, which minimises civilian casualties, because it raises the prospect of targeting the Isis leadership in Syria if intelligence locates them in built-up areas.

MPs are expected to vote on extending airstrikes to Syria on Wednesday.

Sources: MENA