Military reports – May 2015

Monthly summary: Below are all known daily coalition military reports relating to the air war against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria for May 2015. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as indicating where possible civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties may have occurred.

 

May 1st/2nd 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,171-2,186)
Syria 3 strikes (1,468-1,470)
Confirmed actions: US

The coalition initially reported 17 strikes in Syria and 7 in Iraq. Two days later this was comprehensively amended to 3 strikes in Syria and 16 in Iraq. A spokesman later told Airwars that this simply represented a mistake. 

From CJTF-OIR: Amended report 
‘Correction: The summary of airstrikes for May 2, 2015, incorrectly stated the number of coalition airstrikes. The corrected summary of airstrikes can be seen below. We regret the error.
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 1, and 8 a.m., May 2, local time.  In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using remotely piloted aircraft.  Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL tactical advantage.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL VBIED, destroying two ISIL staging points.
* Near Fallujah, five airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL staging areas and two ISIL excavators.
* Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL excavator.
* Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.’

From CJTF-OIR: Original report
‘May 2nd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 1, and 8 a.m., May 2, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Raqqah and Mosul represent Daesh centers of power,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The coalition will continue to strike Daesh in these cities as we dismantle and ultimately defeat Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Raqqah, seven airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Kobani, seven airstrikes struck one large and six smaller ISIL units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Dair Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
Iraq
• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck a large ISIL unit, destroying two buildings, two excavators and four fighting positions.
• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL supply cache and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.’

 

May 2nd/3rd 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,187-2,202)
Syria 1 strike (1,471)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 3rd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 2, and 8 a.m., May 3, local time.  In Syria, coalition military forces conducted an airstrike using fighter aircraft.  Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The precision Coalition strikes in Mosul are dismantling Daesh’s command and control and military capabilities, effectively diminishing their capacity to conduct operations,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
* Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar tube, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL defensive position.
* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL mortar system.’

Strike on ‘Daesh building near Sinjar’, Iraq May 2 2015

 

May 3rd/4th 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (2,203-2,224)
Syria 0 strike (1,471)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 4th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq between 8 a.m., May 3, and 8 a.m., May 4, local time. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“In support of the government of Iraq, the coalition continues to make progress against Daesh in the region by striking military resources such as caches and weapon systems,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* CJTF-OIR conducted no airstrikes in Syria between 8 a.m., May 3, and 8 a.m., May 4, local time.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL excavators.
* Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas.
* Near Al Qaim, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Bayji, eight airstrikes [1 UK] struck one large and five small ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL buildings, an ISIL command and control facility, an ISIL mortar system, and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed four ISIL caches.
* Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL buildings and two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 3 May, two GR4s provided direct support to Iraqi troops near Bayji and conducted a successful attack with a Paveway precision guided bomb on a concealed ISIL position.
Shortly afterwards, a Reaper flying overwatch for an Iraqi unit in Anbar province was able to identify two engineering vehicles which ISIL were using to construct defensive positions – both vehicles were destroyed with Hellfire missiles.’

Strike on ‘Daesh fighting position near Sinjar’, Iraq May 3 2015

Strike on ‘a Daesh staging area near Huwayjah, Iraq’ May 3 2015

 

May 4th/5th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (2,225-2,236)
Syria 1 strike (1,472)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
2 ‘friendly fire’ deaths reported near Baghdad, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 5th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 4, and 8 a.m., May 5, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using attack aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Our counter-Daesh strategy calls for Coalition forces to conduct a systematic air campaign in Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “This enables us to continue the reduction of Daesh capabilities.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL structures, an ISIL warehouse, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL rocket-propelled grenade.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL structures, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar tube.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck three ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.
• Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying three ISIL structures, three ISIL tanks and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.’

From UK MoD:
On Monday 4th May: ‘Tornado GR4s also assisted Iraqi troops on the evening of Monday 4 May; whilst trying to evacuate wounded comrades, the soldiers came under heavy fire from terrorists positioned in two buildings. Despite the proximity of the friendly forces, careful planning and the accuracy of the Paveway system allowed the GR4s to destroy both terrorist positions and remove the threat to the troops on the ground.’

From Dutch MoD:
Weekly summary defence opererations on 4th May 2015
[The Dutch report 20 new missions and says it ‘bombed more than 10 times targets of the terrorist organisation’]

‘Irak
Nederlandse F16’s maakten bijna 20 vluchten boven Irak en bombardeerden meer dan 10 keer doelen van terreurorganisatie IS.
Trainers van de Koninklijke Landmacht en het Korps Mariniers vervolgden de infanterie- en commando-opleidingen van Peshmerga in Erbil.’

Strike on ‘ISIL fighting positions’ near Mosul, Iraq May 4 2015

 

May 5th/6th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (2,237-2,247)
Syria 0 strike (1,472)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 6th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq between 8 a.m., May 5, and 8 a.m., May 6, local time. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition continues to demonstrate its ability to strike Daesh unimpeded,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The coalition takes every possible measure during the targeting process to mitigate possible risk to civilians, while maximizing the effects on Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• CJTF-OIR conducted no airstrikes in Syria between 8 a.m., May 5, and 8 a.m., May 6, local time.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL staging areas, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions, eight ISIL structures, six ISIL fuel tanks, three ISIL VBIEDS and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL structures and an ISIL mortar system.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL buildings.’

From Danish MoD:
Mission update on 5th May 2015:
[Denmark reports 12 missions since last report on April 28th, which used 14 bombs]

‘Mission Update – RDAF F-16 Operation Inherent Resolve
De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 28. april fløjet 12 missioner og anvendt 14 bomber.’

 

May 6th/7th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,248-2,261)
Syria 4 strike (1,473-1,476)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
1 civilian reported killed at Al Gharba, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 7th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 6, and 8 a.m., May 7, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition strikes in Mosul represent increased pressure against Daesh,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition continues to conduct successful strikes upon Daesh units, fighting positions, and safe havens, which is limiting their freedom of movement within Iraq.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying 12 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL trench system and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL generator.
• Near Bayji, six airstrikes [1 Canada] struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL structures, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [several UK?] struck two ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator’

From UK MoD:
‘On 6th May GR4s then provided support to the Kurdish peshmerga on Tuesday 6 May near Mosul, and conducted air strikes with Paveways on ISIL sniper and heavy machine-gun positions.
‘On Wednesday 6 May, an RAF Reaper flew overwatch for advancing Iraqi troops in Anbar province. The Reaper’s crew used the aircraft’s advanced surveillance systems to identify a heavy machine-gun position, which was successfully attacked with a Hellfire missile. Two further ISIL positions were also struck shortly afterwards.

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 6 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, two CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north of Bayji using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 7th/8th 2015
Iraq 9 strikes (2,262-2,270)
Syria 5 strike (1,477-1,481)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 8th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 7, and 8 a.m., May 8, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition is striking to secure current operational objectives and prepare for future operations,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “In addition to airstrikes, the coalition continues to train the ISF and KSF to provide security to the population and restore the territorial integrity of Iraq.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 UK] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying seven ISIL buildings and destroying nine ISIL heavy machine guns.’

From UK MoD:
‘Thursday 7 May saw Tornado GR4s supporting Kurdish forces north of Mosul, with our aircraft destroying another terrorist heavy machine-gun position, which had opened fire on the peshmerga.’

From French MoD:
Point de situation au 7 mai 2015
[France reports 20 sorties, which produced 6 opportunity strikes, destroying ‘firing positions, logistics infrastructures, a building, and several groups of fighters from terrorist group Daesh’]

‘Cette semaine, la force Chammal a procédé à 20 sorties aériennes, dont 6 ont abouti à des frappes d’opportunité dans les régions de Baïji, Fallujah, Sinjar et Ramadi. Ces frappes ont permis la destruction de positions de tirs, de matériels logistiques, d’un bâtiment et de plusieurs groupes de combattants du groupe terroriste Daech.
En parallèle, à terre, les actions de formation au profit de 300 stagiaires ICTS se poursuivent. De plus, de nouvelles formations dispensées par la 3e brigade légère blindée ont débuté en avril au profit de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne. Celles-ci sont orientées sur les besoins identifiés et exprimés par cette division irakienne, à savoir dans le domaine du secourisme de combat, de la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, et de la mécanique sur matériel roulant.
Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise 700 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces irakiennes dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale et six Mirage 2000D), d’un avion de contrôle aérien E3F et d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Marine nationale.’

 

May 8th/9th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,271-2,283)
Syria 15 strike (1,482-1,496)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
1 child reported killed at Tal Majdal, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 9th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 8, and 8 a.m., May 9, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition is keeping the pressure on ISIL militants in both Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition is steadfastly supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces with intelligence, airstrikes and advice in support of their operations across Iraq and Syria.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, 13 airstrikes struck three large and seven small ISIL tactical units, destroying nine ISIL fighting positions, 10 ISIL vehicles, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL building and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL VBIEDS, two ISIL IED staging areas, an ISIL structure, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL IED.
• Near Fallujah, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL weapons facility, an ISIL IED staging facility, an ISIL VBIED facility, destroying an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL building, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 08 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, a CF-18 Hornet successfully used precision guided munitions to strike an ISIS target during roadside bomb installation south-east of Haditha.’

 

May 9th/10th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (2,284-2,300)
Syria 9 strike (1,497-1,505)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 10th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 9, and 8 a.m., May 10, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes are targeting Daesh forces in northern Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes continue to support Kurdish forces who are making significant territorial gains against Daesh, as well as removing fighters and military capabilities from these terrorists.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL structure and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positons.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area and multiple ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Bayji, six airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL structures, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying four ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun, destroying four ISIL buildings.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 09 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, a CF-18 Hornet successfully used precision guided munitions to strike an ISIS fighting position located north of Bayji.’

 

May 10th/11th 2015
Iraq 9 strikes (2,301-2,309)
Syria 9 strikes (1,506-1,514)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 11th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 10, and 8 a.m., May 11, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Our strikes in Syria are having a significant effect on Daesh forces,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These strikes represent increased pressure against Daesh leadership, and result from Daesh repeatedly ceding territory to Kurdish forces.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL mortar positions, four ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL supply point
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position and struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying four ISIL buildings and three ISIL heavy machine guns.’

 

May 11th/12th 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (2,310-2,324)
Syria 10 strikes (1,515-1,524)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 12th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 11, and 8 a.m., May 12, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes are targeting Daesh terrorists in and around the Iraqi city of Bayji,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes continue to support Iraqi Security Forces engaged in operations to drive Daesh out of the area. We will fully support the government of Iraq in this important effort.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL armored vehicle.
* Near Aleppo, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL IED factory.
* Near Kobani, four airstrikes destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
Iraq
* Near Al Huwayjah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas and an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Bayji, seven airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL ammunition storage facilities, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL VBIEDs, an ISIL mortar tube, an ISIL command and control facility and an ISIL cache.
* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL trench system, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL building.
* Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.’

From Danish MoD:
Summary for week ending May 12th 2015
[Airwars note: Denmark reports that 12 new missions dropped 7 bombs “in Salah al Din, Al Anbar and Nineveh provinces. The objectives were buildings and enemy weapons positions.”]

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 5. maj fløjet 12 missioner og anvendt 7 bomber.
12-05-2015 – kl. 13:47
Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Al Anbar og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygninger og fjendtlige våbenstillinger.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for.  Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 328 missioner og anvendt 271 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’

From Netherlands MoD
Summary for week ending May 12th 2015
[Airwars note: The Dutch MoD reports 11 new missions which released 12 munitions.]

‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen 11 missies boven Irak en bombardeerden 12 keer doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. De Air Taskforce Middle East passeerde afgelopen week de grens van 4.000 vlieguren.’

 

May 12th/13th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (2,325-2,335)
Syria 5 strikes (1,525-1,529)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 13 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 12, and 8 a.m., May 13, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition again struck Daesh targets around Mosul,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These strikes help set the conditions for future operations to liberate the city from Daesh terrorists.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL trench system, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL tank.
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
* Near Al Qaim, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
* Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying 10 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
* Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar position.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL heavy machine guns and five ISIL buildings.
* Near Tal Afar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 12 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck ISIS heavy engineering equipment south-east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.
On 12 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position south-east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.
On 12 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions north-west of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 13th/14th 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (2,336-2,357)
Syria 9 strikes (1,530-1,538)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
6 civilians reported killed – Bayji, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 14th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 13, and 8 a.m., May 14, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes targeted Daesh terrorists and equipment near Al Hasakah, Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes degrade their ability to conduct operations near this city result in more and more territory being ceded to Kurdish forces.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, eight airstrikes struck six ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL warehouse and an ISIL building.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and occupied land features, denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroying an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Bayji, eight airstrikes struck one large and six small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL weapons caches, three ISIL buildings, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL structures, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL staging point [civilians reported killed].
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL excavators and an ISIL crossing point.
• Near Mosul, six airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck four ISIL tactical units and two ISIL staging areas, destroying three ISIL excavators, an ISIL building, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building.’

From UK MoD:
‘Reapers conducted further successful strikes on Wednesday 13 May – successfully attacking a large vehicle.
Another Reaper was operating over northern Iraq the same day, and used Hellfires to strike ISIL fighters and an engineering vehicle.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 13 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS infiltration route east of Al-Baghdadi using precision guided munitions.
On 13 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northeast of Mosul using precision guided munitions.

From French MoD
Summary for week ending May 13th 2015
[Reports 18 new sorties resulting in 4 strikes, which neutralised 8 objectives.]

‘Depuis le 7 mai, la force Chammal a poursuivi quotidiennement ses vols de reconnaissance armés et de renseignement, contribuant au recueil d’informations sur le groupe terroriste Daech, en étroite coordination avec nos alliés présents dans la région. Ainsi, cette semaine, la force Chammal a procédé à 18 sorties aériennes vers l’Irak, dont 4 ont abouti à des frappes d’opportunités, neutralisant 8 objectifs.’

 

May 14th-15th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (2,358-2,369)
Syria 12 strikes (1,539-1,550)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 15th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 14, and 8 a.m., May 15, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Daesh targets were again struck near Al Hasakah, Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These strikes continue to take their toll against Daesh terrorists there.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and four small ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.
* Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck multiple fighting positions.
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL tank.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and multiple ISIL structures, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building and an ISIL structure.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL headquarters.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL buildings and three ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL heavy machine gun firing position, destroying an ISIL mortar system.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday 14 May, Tornado GR4s on a reconnaissance mission were tasked to attack a building near Bayjii where coalition surveillance had confirmed terrorists were assembling; a Paveway IV guided bomb scored a direct hit on the target.’

 

May 15th-16th 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (2,370-2,384)
Syria 6 strikes (1,551-1,556)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 16th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 15, and 8 a.m., May 16, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.“The Coalition continues to strike Daesh terrorist targets in and around Ramadi, Iraq” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Our ISF partners are fighting to retain this terrain, and we are resolved to support them with intelligence, planning assistance and airstrikes in this important effort.”The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

Iraq
* Near Al Hawijah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL encampment, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL structures and two ISIL vehicles.
* Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL buildings, two ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
* Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 15 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.‪’

From UK MoD:
‘When ISIL launched their attack on Friday 15 May on Government buildings in Ramadi, an RAF Reaper was among the coalition aircraft that came to the assistance of the Iraqi security forces, and it was able to destroy a terrorist position with a Hellfire missile.
At the same time, Tornado GR4s, based at RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker, used a Paveway precision guided bomb to demolish an ISIL-held building near Bayji.’

Strike on ‘Daesh fighters’ near Ramadi, Iraq May 15 2015

Another strike on ‘Daesh building’ near Ramadi, May 15

Another video of a strike on ‘Daesh building’ at Ramadi May 15

Strike on captured local government building, Ramadi May 15

Another captured government building bombed, Ramadi May 15

Strike on ‘Daesh resupply vehicle’ near Ramadi, May 15 2015

 

May 16th-17th 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (2,385-2,402)
Syria 8 strikes (1,557-1,564)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 17 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 16, and 8 a.m., May 17, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL motorcycle and an ISIL excavator.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL building.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL excavator.
* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas.
* Near Ramadi, seven airstrikes struck one large and five small ISIL tactical units and an ISIL IED facility, destroying four ISIL resupply structures, three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL motorcycle.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Tal Afar, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL heavy machine guns and two ISIL buildings.’

 

May 17th-18th 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (2,403-2,421)
Syria 6 strikes (1,565-1,570)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 18th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 17, and 8 a.m., May 18, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using bomber and attack aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes continued across Iraq including eight strikes in Ramadi,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “We’re continuing to monitor reports of the fluid and contested situation in and around Ramadi. We have always known the fight would be long and difficult, particularly in Anbar. The Coalition continues to coordinate with GOI forces and provide requested support to their ongoing operations.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying 14 ISIL vehicles, five ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL armored vehicles.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL armored personnel carriers and two ISIL armored vehicles.
• Near Ramadi, eight airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and three ISIL buildings, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, five ISIL buildings, two ISIL armored vehicles, two ISIL mortar positions, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, an ISIL ammunition structure, and an ISIL command and control facility.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL sniper position, destroying six ISIL buildings and six ISIL heavy machine guns.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL building, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL VBIED.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday [May 17th], GR4s again supported Iraqi army operations in the Bayji area, and safely destroyed with a Brimstone missile a car-bomb which the terrorists had positioned ahead of the advancing Iraqi troops [see video below].
A Reaper continued to support the Iraqi forces in Anbar province, including providing surveillance assistance to a successful coalition air strike in Ramadi.’

RAF Tornado destroys alleged VBIED nr Bayji, Iraq May 17 2015

 

May 18th-19th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,422-2,435)
Syria 7 strikes (1,571-1,577)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 19th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 18, and 8 a.m., May 19, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“In northern Syria, Daesh continues to cede military capacity, fighters and terrain,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The Coalition remains committed to targeting Daesh across Iraq and Syria.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck two large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL vehicles, three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL armored vehicles and an ISIL shipping container. [also see video below]
Iraq
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL resupply vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL excavator.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket firing position, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.’

From UK MoD:
‘Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May saw Reapers and Tornadoes flying overwatch for Kurdish peshmerga attacking ISIL near Sinjar City in the north of the country.
On Monday, a Reaper assisted two coalition air strikes on terrorist positions, including a heavy machine-gun team, then conducted a third strike itself with a Hellfire.’

Coalition strike on Hasakah ‘fighting position’ May 18 2015

Coalition strike on ISIL armoured vehicle, Hasakah Iraq May 18 2015

 

May 19th-20th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,436-2,451)
Syria 9 strikes (1,578-1,586)
Confirmed actions: US
3 civilians reported killed at Shadadi, Syria 

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 20th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 19, and 8 a.m., May 20, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Our airstrikes struck Daesh elements near along the Euphrates river valley,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The Coalition applies significant mitigation measures in our targeting process and during the conduct of strike operations to reduce the risks of collateral damage and non-combatant casualties.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck two large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles, two ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL armored vehicles and an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery system.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, six airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL structures, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL mortar system.
* Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
* Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL structure and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck a large ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL buildings.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL weapons manufacturing facility and an ISIL checkpoint.
* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Tuesday morning [May 19th] , a Reaper mounted a further successful attack on a terrorist location, while a Tornado patrol employed Paveway bombs to strike several ISIL positions in the same area, including a heavy-machine gun that had opened fire on the Kurds.’

Additional MoD report:
‘On Tuesday 19 May, a Reaper and two Tornado GR4s patrolled northern Iraq, where the peshmerga were conducting offensive operations against ISIL terrorists. The Reaper identified a series of fortified positions; it successfully attacked one bunker with a Hellfire missile, then helped direct three attacks by the Tornado GR4s, which used Paveway IV precision guided bombs to destroy an artillery position and two other bunkers.
The Tornados then destroyed a heavy machine-gun position in a building which had open fired on the Kurdish troops with a highly accurate Paveway attack.
The Reaper, meanwhile, conducted a further attack of its own, destroying a heavily armed vehicle moving at high speed.
The same day also saw anotherRAF Reaper operating in Anbar province, where it used a Hellfire to destroy a mortar which was firing on Iraqi troops.

From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending May 19th
[Reports 15 new missions which dropped 15 bombs]

‘Mission Update – RDAF F-16 Operation Inherent Resolve
De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 12. maj fløjet 15 missioner og anvendt 15 bomber.
19-05-2015 – kl. 16:11
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Al Anbar, Karbala, Arbil og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygninger, fjendtlige styrker samt køretøjer.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her gennemføres et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål, hvor flyene flyver direkte til målet, anvender bomber og flyver retur. Ved disse missioner har målene for bomberne været bygninger.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 343 missioner og anvendt 286 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’

From Netherlands MoD:
Update for week ending May 19th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions which dropped 20 bombs]

‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen meer dan 10 missies boven Irak en bombardeerden 20 keer doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties van 11 tot en met 17 mei.’

RAF Reaper-assisted strike on bunker in Iraq, May 19 2015

 

May 20th-21st 2015
Iraq 10 strikes (2,452-2,461)
Syria 8 strikes (1,589-1,596)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
1 to 11 civilians reported killed at Al Tawama, Syria 

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 21st 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 20, and 8 a.m., May 21, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Despite the setback in Ramadi, the Coalition continues to apply pressure on Daesh across Iraq and Syria in line with the campaign plan to defeat Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “This campaign will take time, and we remain focused on fully supporting the government of Iraq in their operations throughout the country.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL trench system, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Aleppo, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike [Canadian] struck an ISIL staging area.
* Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positons, two ISIL mortar positions and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL structure.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
* Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL tunnel system, destroying three ISIL buildings and three ISIL heavy machine guns.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tunnel system, destroying an ISIL VBIED.’

Additional CJTF-OIR Report
‘Near Tawama, Syria, on May 20 coalition military forces conducted two airstrikes using fighter aircraft against a headquarters and training area of a network of veteran al Qaida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are plotting external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrikes destroyed 10 buildings in two separate compounds.  There were no observed women, children or non-combatants in the compounds at the time of the strike.

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 20 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations against ISIS, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area north of Ar-Raqqah, Syria, using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 20 May, Tornados struck a weapons store with Paveways.’

From French MoD
Update for week ending May 20th 2015
[’17 sorties were carried out and 13 strikes made against ground targets in the regions of Baiji, Ramadi, Mosul and Sinjar. These actions allowed the destruction of fighting positions, buildings occupied by fighters and suicide vehicles.’]

‘Dans la région de Bagdad, les forces françaises poursuivent leurs activités de formations spécifiques au profit de la 6e division irakienne et de l’ICTS (l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service). Parallèlement, depuis le 13 mai, dans le cadre du volet aérien de l’opération, 17 sorties aériennes ont été réalisées et 13 frappes portées contre des objectifs au sol dans les régions de Baïji, Ramadi, Mossoul et Sinjar. Ces actions ont permis la destruction de positions de combat, de bâtiments occupés par des combattants et de véhicules suicides.’

 

May 21st-22nd 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (2,462-2,476)
Syria 5 strikes (1,597-1,601)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
12 to 50 civilians reported killed at Mosul, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 22nd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 21, and 8 a.m., May 22, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Daesh continues harassing attacks against the Peshmerga near Sinjar,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The KSF, enabled by the Coalition, repeatedly repel these attacks.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two airstrikes struck two ISIL wellheads.
* Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, two airstrikes destroyed five ISIL buildings.
* Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
* Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL tunnel systems, an ISIL motorcycle, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL cache.
* Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying five ISIL armored vehicles, two ISIL tanks, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, three ISIL IEDs, five abandoned tanks, two abandoned armored personnel carriers and two abandoned armored vehicles.
* Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL mortar system.’

Additional CJTF-OIR release:
‘Iraqi Security Forces and Federal Police, enabled by the Coalition, have successfully cleared and established a ground route into the Bayji Oil Refinery.  Reinforcement and resupply of the ISF within the Refinery is on-going.  Ground forces, supported by Coalition airstrikes, reconnaissance, and advised and assist elements, maneuvered to clear through the area, establishing route security and reclaiming key terrain.
“In the past 72 hours, we have seen the ISF make steady, measured progress in regaining some of the areas leading to the Bayji Oil Refinery despite the significant Daesh resistance in the form of IEDs, suicide vehicle borne IEDs, as well as heavy weapon and rocket fire attacks,” said Brig. Gen Thomas Weidley, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve chief of staff.  “In spite of the isolated nature of where the ISF have been operating and the constant threat from Daesh, creating a safe route to the refinery will allow supplies and reinforcements to arrive. This will assist Security Forces in clearing and securing contested areas in and around the refinery.”
The Bayji Oil Refinery has been an ongoing target for ISIL terrorists, and the area around the Refinery has been contested for several months.  Since the liberation of Tikrit, ISIL has increased its attempts to force the withdrawal of the ISF at the refinery and surrounding areas.’

From UK MoD:
‘Operations in northern Iraq continued the next day [May 22nd 2015] with the Tornados destroying an ISIL heavy weapons position in a building.
They then attacked a further weapons cache in a tunnel and in the course of this strike, a camouflaged position nearby was spotted by the aircrew, confirmed as hostile, and was also bombed.’

British Tornados destroy weapon store in Iraq, May 21 2015

 

May 22nd-23rd 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (2,477-2,498)
Syria 5 strikes (1,602-1,606)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 23rd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 22, and 8 a.m., May 23, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition struck Daesh across the depth of our operations area,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The cumulative effects of operational and tactical-level targeting are impacting Daesh fighting capacity.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL tank and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL semi-truck.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck a large ISIL large tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Tadmur, one airstrike destroyed six ISIL anti-aircraft artillery systems and an ISIL artillery piece.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL command and control facility, an ISIL structure and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL structure and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL mortar system.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL checkpoint, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying multiple heavy machine guns, two ISIL VBIEDs, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL fighting position, and three armored vehicles and a tank in ISIL controlled territory.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL buildings and two ISIL fighting positions.’

From UK MoD:
‘In the west of the country, Reapers continued to provide overwatch to the Iraqi forces in Anbar province. On Friday 22 May, a Reaper successfully engaged terrorists burying improvised explosive devices next to a road. The aircraft then supported a strike mounted by coalition fast jets on an ISIL-held building.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 22 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position southeast of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 23rd-24th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (2,499-2,515)
Syria 11 strikes (1,607-1,617)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 24th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 23, and 8 a.m., May 24, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition is continuing to target Daesh support zones throughout the battlespace,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs. “Striking explosives and weapons manufacturing facilities will advance the pressure on Daesh military capacity.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, nine airstrikes struck two large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying eight ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL tank and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Al Qaim, two airstrikes struck an ISIL homemade explosive manufacturing facility, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL weapons manufacturing facility and an ISIL defensive position, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL building and an ISIL tank.
• Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL artillery piece, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, an ISIL armored vehicle, and 15 armored vehicles, two armored personnel carriers and two other support vehicles located in ISIL controlled territory.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL artillery piece.
• Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL mortar position, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns and four ISIL fighting positions.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 23 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 24th-25th 2015
Iraq 25 strikes (2,516-2,540)
Syria 10 strikes (1,618-1,627)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
6 civilians reported killed at Abu Sheikhat, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 25th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 24, and 8 a.m., May 25, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 25 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Kurdish fighters, supported by the Coalition, are forcing Daesh to cede territory in northern Syria at an increasing rate,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR Chief of Staff. “Coalition campaign activities in Syria are achieving effects on Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck two large and four small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL checkpoint, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL vehicle. There were no observed civilian casualties from the airstrikes. Kurdish fighters reported an ISIL VBIED detonation which resulted in an undetermined number of civilians injured in the area.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL tank.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL multiple rocket launcher vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, five airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL structures, two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL armored excavator, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL dump truck, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL tanker.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery piece and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Hit, one airstrike struck an ISIL VBIED facility.
• Near Mosul, nine airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units and an ISIL staging area, destroying four ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL buildings, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL rocket-propelled grenade.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL vehicle, destroying two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns and two ISIL mortar systems.’

From UK MoD:
‘Sunday 24 May saw a Reaper in the same area [Anbar province] destroy an ISIL armoured vehicle which was in close combat with Iraqi forces with a Hellfire and then provided surveillance support to four successful strikes by coalition aircraft on ISIL buildings and a bulldozer which had been packed with explosives for an attack on the Iraqi troops.’

 

May 25th-26th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (2,540-2,552)
Syria 7 strikes (1,629-1,635)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 26th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 25, and 8 a.m., May 26, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes struck multiple targets near Mosul, Iraq,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The Coalition continues to shape this region for future offensive operations.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, an ISIL natural gas production plant and an ISIL headquarters, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar position.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL excavator.
• Near Fallujah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL homemade explosives resupply vehicles and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Hit, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL resupply vehicle.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL rocket firing position, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL building and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL mortar position.

Separately, in northwest Syria on May 25, coalition military forces conducted an airstrike using remotely piloted aircraft against a network of veteran al Qaida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are plotting external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrike struck a tactical unit, destroying a vehicle.’

Additional report:
‘Military leaders representing member states of a Combined Joint Task Force met to discuss the mission to dismantle and ultimately defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The multinational conference convened May 19-20 to discuss the way ahead in Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.
“The conference enabled all the participating nations to share the latest information and exchange their views on the current situation,” said one of the Australian Defense Force attendees. “This common understanding is critical in advancing our mission to defeat Daesh.”
Military leaders from approximately 21 Nations attended the conference to discuss a number of strategies, concerns, and opportunities for the way forward in Iraq. The key leaders discussed the progress made against ISIL since the last coalition conference in mid-February, and also the future plans of action to enable Iraqi forces in regaining lost territory. The unanimous conclusion was that ISIL will eventually be defeated by the coalition, although there is much to be done along the way to this end state.
“Recent tactical-level setbacks will not dissuade the Coalition’s commitment to defeating Daesh across our operations area” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Positive steps and effects are occurring throughout the battlespace, which, in combination, are encouraging signs of the operational-level progress to date within the Campaign.”
Iraqi Security Forces have commenced offensive operations on multiple fronts in Iraq, with assistance from coalition partners in the form of aviation fires and reconnaissance, training of security force personnel, advisory teams, and new weapons and equipment. The Coalition expects to provide 2,000 additional anti-tank rockets to the Government of Iraq within the next week.
“A key part of the Coalition’s campaign plan is to build the military capacity of Iraqi forces in order to enable their government to conduct effective operations against Daesh and re-establish control over their borders and territory,” said an Australian Defense Force attendee.
Coalition forces have executed over 4,100 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria since the beginning of the Campaign.
“The fight against Daesh is a global fight and needs global solutions,” said a senior coalition officer. “This coalition is an example of the global military response to this threat.”
The conference was used as a platform for key military leaders to brief planners from around the world about the state of their Nation’s support to the Coalition and the mission.
“This conference illustrates how a U.S. mission has grown to a combined joint coalition mission,” said a senior officer of the coalition.
Many coalition partner nations participate in the CJTF-OIR Building Partner Capacity (BPC) training mission. The positive progress made in training Iraqi and Kurdish Security Force personnel was discussed during the conference and the attendees agreed that BPC aided in strengthening Iraqi soldiers’ combat proficiency, leadership, and capability, though it was recognized there is always room for improvement.
Several coalition nations also contribute to the Advise and Assist mission, which forms partnerships with select ISF/KSF headquarters units using Coalition cross-functional teams from like headquarters elements. Coalition Advise and Assist teams have played a critical role in developing understanding on the battlefield and integrating the many facets of Coalition support, and have proved to be a catalyst for successful operations on the ground.
Conference attendees acknowledged (again) the complexities of the operating environment, but viewed the strategy going forward in Iraq as achievable. All believe that with Coalition support continuing to enable the Security Forces of Iraq, the defeat of ISIL will occur in time.
“We are working in close coordination with the Government of Iraq and their security forces, to develop supporting plans to their operations to overcome the setback in Ramadi,” said Lt. Gen. James Terry, CJTF-OIR commander. “These efforts remain an integral component of the wider Coalition Campaign to defeat Daesh.”’

 

May 26th-27th 2015
Iraq 10 strikes (2,553-2,562)
Syria 7 strikes (1,636-1,642)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
6 to 10 civilians reported killed at Ar Raqqah, Syria
4 civilians reported killed at Al Hassakah, Syria 

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 27th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 26, and 8 a.m., May 27, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Peshmerga forces, enabled by the Coalition, continue to repel Daesh harassing attack near Sinjar,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Daesh forces executing these attacks are repeatedly attritted in detail.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL training camp and an ISIL staging area.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL armored personnel carriers.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying four ISIL vehicles.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL headquarters and an ISIL mortar position, destroying five ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL buildings, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery piece and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL sniper position.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 26 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north of Bayji using precision guided munitions.
On 26 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions west of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

From Danish MoD:
Summary for week ending May 26th 2015
[Reports 13 new missions which dropped 16 bombs – approximately 4 strikes]

‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 19. maj fløjet 13 missioner og anvendt 16 bomber.
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygninger, fjendtlige styrker samt køretøjer.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her gennemføres et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål, hvor flyene flyver direkte til målet, anvender bomber og flyver retur. I denne uge har målene for bomberne været kampstillinger.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 356 missioner og anvendt 302 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’

From Netherlands MoD:
Summary for week ending May 26th 2015
[Reports 15 new airstrikes and 40 bombs and missiles dropped – bringing overall total to over 500]

‘F-16 gevechtsvliegtuigen vlogen ongeveer 15 missies boven Irak. Ze wierpen bijna 40 bommen op doelen van ISIS. Daaronder was ook de 500e sinds het begin van strijd tegen deze terreurorganisatie. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties van 18 tot en met 25 mei.’

 

May 27th-28th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (2,563-2,582)
Syria 6 strikes (1,643-1,648)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 28th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 27, and 8 a.m., May 28, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes struck across Iraq,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “When Daesh terrorists expose themselves and their equipment, we will strike them.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL trench system, destroying four ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three airstrike struck three ISIL crude oil collection points.
Iraq
* Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL homemade explosives cache.
* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Bayji, three airstrikes destroyed five ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL armored vehicles and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.
* Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL staging area, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL trench system.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL sniper position.
* Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 27 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position south of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 27 May, RAF Reapers providing overwatch for Iraqi troops in western Iraq tracked a terrorist team out into the desert where they were seen to start burying a truck load of explosives and weaponry. A Hellfire was used to engage the terrorists successfully, and a second missile then safely destroyed the stockpile of explosives.
Also on Wednesday, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri flew in support of Kurdish peshmerga attacks on terrorists in northern Iraq. An armed pick-up truck was spotted, partly concealed under trees, and destroyed with a Brimstone missile. The peshmerga later reported coming under fire from two ISIL heavy machine-guns; the Tornados attacked with a pair of Paveway IV guided bombs, hitting both targets. The Kurdish troops confirmed that both of these threats had been successfully destroyed.’

RAF destroys armed pick-up truck May 27 2015

 

May 28th-29th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (2,583-2,602)
Syria 4 strikes (1,649-1,652)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 29th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 28, and 8 a.m., May 29, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using bomber, and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition strikes Daesh with extreme precision,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The efficient application of weapons, the weapon-to-target-to-effect match and a proven Coalition strike process has combined to produce devastating effects on Daesh while at the same time gaining and maintain the trust of our partners on the ground.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL supply cache, an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting positon and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying five ISIL vehicles, two ISIL excavators, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL boat, an ISIL river crossing point and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting positon and an ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL excavator.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positons.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying five ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar positon, destroying an ISIL fighting positon, an ISIL IED, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system.’

From French MoD:
Update for week ending May 28th 2015
[Thirteen new sorties resulting in 10 strikes, targeted at Daesch buildings or vehicles “mainly on the northern front, along a Mosul-Sinjar line and more centrally at Kirkuk and Bayji.”]

‘La force Chammal poursuit ses missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armées en étroite collaboration avec les forces des autres pays de la coalition. L’activité aérienne hebdomadaire s’est traduite par treize sorties aériennes. Au cours de ces sorties, dix frappes ont ciblé des positions tenues parDaech, touchant des bâtiments ou véhicules du mouvement terroriste, principalement sur le front Nord, le long d’une ligne Mossoul-Sinjar et plus au Centre dans les régions de Kirkouk et Baïji.’

 

May 29th/30th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,603-2,618)
Syria 6 strikes (1,653-1,658)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 30th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 29, and 8 a.m., May 30, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Daesh defensive positions and capabilities remain in the Coalition’s sights,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The overwhelming majority of Daesh terrorists are defensively oriented, protecting gains and preparing to be attacked.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes struck three ISIL command and control facilities.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Hit, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL flatbed truck and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL mortar systems and two ISIL buildings.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL staging area, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL buildings and an ISIL mortar system.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL fighting position.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 29 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions northwest of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.
On 29 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northwest of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 30th/31st 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,619-2,631)
Syria 4 strikes (1,659-1,662)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘May 31st 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 30, and 8 a.m., May 31, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using attack and bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition precision strikes continue to dismantle Daesh’s capabilities across Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These strikes remove Daesh’s ability to mass fighters, destroys their equipment, and ultimately will contribute to their defeat.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL crossing point.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL mortar system and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL excavator.
• Near Sinjar, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL mortar position, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL tunnel systems.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL mortar system.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 30 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Sinjar using precision guided munitions.
On 30 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position south east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

 

May 31st/ June 1st 2015
Iraq 10 strikes (2,632-2,641)
Syria 13 strikes (1,663-1,675)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
11 civilians allegedly killed at Mosul, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 1st 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 31, and 8 a.m., June 1, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, nine airstrikes struck eight ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL airfield.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying 13 ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL resupply vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL staging areas, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL VBIED facility, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL rocket launcher.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL crane.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL mortar positions, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL building.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 31 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Bayji using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 31 May, a Reaper providing overwatch to Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province fired a Hellfire missile to destroy heavy equipment used by ISIL to maintain a supply route across a bridge over the Euphrates.
Also on Sunday, two Tornados assisted Kurdish peshmerga operations near Sinjar, using Paveway IV precision guided bombs to destroy two buildings from which a terrorist heavy machine-gun position and vehicle-mounted mortar team were operating.’

 

From Australian MoD:
Monthly data for May 2015

Aircraft	Sorties	Hours	Munitions/Fuel (lbs)
E7	9	111	N/A
KC-30	33	263	2,894,191
F/A 18A	66	484	45

 

AFCENT Monthly Summary for May 2015