Syria says its warplanes raided a major training camp and other Islamic State targets, killing at least 25 people. The airstrikes were focused north of Damascus. The area is known as a militant stronghold.

State media said the strikes also destroyed weapons and ammunition stores. A human rights groups says civilians are among those killed. Syria has stepped-up its air campaign, as insurgents have captured more territory.

For more now on the Islamic State threat and what can be done to stop them, CCTV America was joined by Douglas Smith. He’s a policy analyst and a former Assistant Secretary with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.