PARIS // France will begin reconnaissance missions over Syria on Tuesday and is considering launching air strikes against ISIL, President Francois Hollande said on Monday.
“We have proof that attacks have been planned from Syria against several countries, notably France,” Mr Hollande said.
“My responsibility is to ensure that we are informed as much as possible on the threats to our country ... so I have asked the defence minister that from tomorrow reconnaissance flights begin over Syria that will enable us to consider air strikes against Islamic State.”
Mr Hollande ruled out sending French ground troops to Syria.
“It would be inconsequential and unrealistic to send French troops to Syria on the ground,” he said.
* Reuters
