Military reports – November 2015

Monthly summary: Below are all known daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against Islamic State/ Daesh in Iraq and Syria for November 2015. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported.

November 1st-2nd 2015 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (5,108-5,124)
Syria 10 strikes (2,713-2,722)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 1, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes using fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hawl, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).
*       Near Al Hasakah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL rocket, two ISIL vehicles, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
*       Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and wounded three ISIL fighters.
*       Near Mar’a, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL ammo cache, an ISIL staging area, and three ISIL buildings.

Iraq

*       Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Habbaniyah, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL tactical vehicle.
*       Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Mosul, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Ramadi, four strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed two ISIL tactical vehicles, an ISIL VBIED, two ISIL command and control nodes, four ISIL buildings, two ISIL fighting positions, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, five strikes [3 British] struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL weapons cache, and two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 1 November, an RAF Reaper used a Hellfire missile to destroy a group of terrorists in close combat with Iraqi troops, while a second Reaper, operating over Anbar province, worked in close cooperation with coalition fast jets to assist Iraqi operations to isolate the ISIL terrorists in and around Ramadi. The Reaper provided surveillance support to six coalition air strikes on terrorists manoeuvring in the area, and conducted four highly accurate strikes of its own using Hellfire missiles on groups of extremists as they attempted to reposition themselves against the advancing Iraqi forces.
In north-west Iraq, Tornado GR4s were meanwhile supporting Kurdish peshmerga near Sinjar: three Paveway attacks destroyed an armed pick-up truck, a weapons cache, and a sniper position.

 

November 2nd-3rd 2015 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (5,125-5,139)
Syria 7 strikes (2,723-2,729)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
11 civilians alleged killed at Sinjar, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 2, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using fighter, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, remotely piloted aircraft, and rocket artillery against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hasakah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL structure.
*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes struck an ISIL oil pump and destroyed two ISIL front end loaders, three ISIL cranes, and an ISIL pump truck.

Iraq

*       Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit.
*       Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL artillery piece.
*       Near Habbaniyah, one strike suppressed two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIL rocket position.
*       Near Mosul, three strikes struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) facility, an ISIL IED facility, and an ISIL weapons cache.
*       Near Sinjar, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL staging areas, two ISIL headquarters, two ISIL weapons caches, and one ISIL tunnel system.
*       Near Ramadi, three strikes destroyed two ISIL buildings, two ISIL command and control nodes, an ISIL VBIED storage area, damaged an ISIL building, and denied ISIL access to terrain.’

From UK MoD:
‘The following day, Monday 2 November, a Reaper conducted three successful strikes with two Hellfire missiles and a GBU-12 guided bomb against ISIL terrorist positions in western Iraq, including an anti-aircraft gun which the Reaper had located.’

 

November 3rd-4th 2015 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (5,140-5,158)
Syria 6 strikes (2,730-2,735)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 3, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using attack, ground-attack, fighter, bomber, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, ground-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hasakah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and wounded an ISIL fighter.
*       Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed three ISIL cranes, four ISIL rigs, two ISIL excavators, an ISIL front end loader, and two ISIL pipefitters.

Iraq

*       Near Al Baghdadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Albu Hayat, two strikes struck two separate large ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL building, and four ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Bayji, one strike wounded an ISIL fighter.
*       Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL building and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, nine strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed ISIL IED facility, an ISIL staging facility, three ISIL staging areas, four ISIL weapons caches, an ISIL headquarters location, an ISIL bed down location, 10 ISIL fighting positions, and two ISIL vehicles.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Tuesday 3 November, a GR4 patrol again provided support to the Kurdish forces near Sinjar. A Brimstone missile destroyed a terrorist weapons cache, and a Paveway destroyed a mortar position on the top of a building.’

From Netherlands MoD:
Summary for week ending November 3rd 2015
[Reports 10 or more strikes including ‘against firing positions and a gathering of ISIS fighters’]

‘Nederlandse F-16’s in het Midden-Oosten vlogen ongeveer 10 missies en zetten daarbij wapens in tegen vuurposities en een verzamelplaats van ISIS-strijders.
In Erbil en Bagdad zijn trainingen aan Peshmerga en Iraakse commando’s in volle gang.’

Strike targets ‘Daesh weapons cache’ near Ramadi Nov 3rd 2015

Compilation of strikes in Sinjar area October 27th-Nov 3rd 2015

 

November 4th-5th 2015 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (5,159-5,178)
Syria 3 strikes (2,736-2,738)
Confirmed actions: US
5 civilians alleged killed at Hammam Al Alil, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 4, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft, and rocket artillery against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Al Hasakah, one strike produced inconclusive results.
• Near Al Hawl, one strike struck a large tactical unit and two ISIL buildings.

Iraq

• Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL building, and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL bunkers and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, three strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed 18 ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL motorcycle, two ISIL resupply warehouses, and damaged three ISIL buildings.
• Near Sinjar, eight strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL weapons caches, two ISIL assembly areas, eight ISIL fighting positions, and six ISIL staging areas.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL heavy machine gun.‘

 

November 5th-6th 2015 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (5,179-5,192)
Syria 9 strikes (2,739-2,747)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
1 civilian alleged killed at Mosul, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 5, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, and ground-attack aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hawl, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Al Hasakah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes struck four ISIL crude oil collection points.

Iraq

• Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed four ISIL heavy machine guns, seven ISIL fighting positions, and wounded ISIL fighters.
• Near Fallujah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL anti-air artillery piece, and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Ramadi, four strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL sniper positions, four ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL bunkers, three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building, an ISIL weapons cache, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, six strikes [2 Canadian, 1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL bunkers, three ISIL assembly areas, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and suppressed an ISIL heavy machine gun position.
Strike assessments are based on initial reports. All aircraft returned to base safely.‘

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 5 November 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS compounds southwest of Sinjar using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘As part of these preparations for the Kurdish attack, on Thursday 5 November, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri were able, despite bad weather, to use Paveway IV guided bombs against a pair of ISIL fortified positions near Sinjar; the Kurdish unit whom the GR4s were supporting confirmed that both terrorist positions had been destroyed.’

RAF strike at Sinjar, Nov 5th 2015

From French MoD:
Update for week ending November 5th 2015
[France reports 7 new strikes during 19 missions across Iraq and Syria]

‘Cette semaine, la situation au Levant a été marquée par une évolution des lignes de fronts en Irak, notamment au Nord du pays. Les actions offensives des Forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent avec l’appui de la coalition. L’objectif est d’empêcher toute nouvelle manœuvre des combattants terroristes, en exerçant une pression continue sur leurs lignes de défense et leurs approvisionnements.

Chammal : Point de situation au 5 novembre 2015

Les FSI ont repris le contrôle de la ville de Bayji. Cette prise revêt trois intérêts : un aspect symbolique qui renforce moralement les FSI ; un aspect économique car elle prive Daech de ressources pétrolifères ; un aspect stratégique enfin car il s’agit d’un point clef du terrain qui permet de contrôler les axes vers Bagdad. Dans le même temps, les unités irakiennes poursuivent leur action en direction de Ramadi dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Comme ce fut le cas à Baiji, cette action repose sur l’appui permanent de l’aviation de la coalition qui désorganise les éléments de Daech, les FSI pouvant ainsi concentrer leurs efforts pour reprendre les zones tenues.
Entre le 28 octobre et le 4 novembre 2015, la force Chammal a participé à 19 missions (soit 32 sorties) aériennes au-dessus des espaces contrôlés par Daech en Irak et en Syrie, dont 8 missions ISR (10 sorties) et 11 patrouilles de reconnaissance armée (22 sorties). Les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont frappé 7 fois et neutralisé 23 objectifs.
Les militaires français participent toujours à la formation des FSI, en particulier celle de l’état-major de la 6e division d’infanterie (DAA6 de Bagdad) régulièrement engagées au combat contre les éléments de Daech à l’ouest de Bagdad. Ils ont pour mission d’améliorer les capacités de commandement et la formation des soldats de cette unité expérimentée d’environ 10 000 hommes. Il s’agit d’une mission de formation sans accompagnement des troupes irakiennes sur le terrain. Le premier mandat (de mars à juillet 2015) a permis de former 150 instructeurs au cours de 17 stages d’une durée de 15 jours. Chaque instructeur étant capable de former à son tour 10 combattants en deux semaines, la 6ème division sera en mesure d’assurer par elle-même la formation de  1500 soldats par mois dans les domaines de la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés et le secourisme de combat.’

November 6th-7th 2015 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (5,193-5,207)
Syria 5 strikes (2,748-2,752)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 6, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, seven ISIL structures, and three ISIL trenches.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL petroleum storage tank.
• Near Mar’a, two strikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL logistical facility.

Iraq

• Near Fallujah, one strike [Canadian] destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, one strike  suppressed an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Ramadi, four strikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL rocket propelled grenade position, an ISIL weapons cache, four ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, six ISIL heavy machine guns, 11 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL tunnel, an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL anti-tank weapon, two ISIL buildings, damaged one ISIL building, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, six strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL weapons cache and suppressed two ISIL mortar positions.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Afar, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar position.‘

Strike on ‘Daesh weapon storage’ in Syria November 6th

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 6 November 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 Ramadi using precision guided munitions.
On 6 November 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions north of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.’

Six US F16 C Eagles arrive at Incirlik Nov 6th,
to help police Turkish aerial sovereignty

 

November 7th-8th 2015 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (5,208-5,226)
Syria 12 strikes (2,753-2,764)
Confirmed actions: US
11-13 civilians alleged killed at Qayyarah, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 7, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using bomber, fighter, attack, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Al Hawl, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 16 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Washiya, one strike destroyed an ISIL supply cache and damaged an ISIL cave.

Iraq

• Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed eight ISIL buildings and an ISIL command and control node.
• Near Mosul, one strike [Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Ramadi, four strikes destroyed an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL building, suppressed movement of five ISIL tactical vehicles, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, eleven strikes [1 Canadian] struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL assembly areas, 21 ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL light machine guns, and three ISIL vehicles.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.‘

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 7 November 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.
On 7 November 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 Sinjar using precision guided munitions.’

 

November 8th-9th 2015 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (5,227-5,237)
Syria 13 strikes (2,765-2,777)
Confirmed actions: US, France, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 8, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes using bomber, fighter, attack, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes struck an ISIL petroleum junction point and two ISIL gas and oil separation plants [see video].
• Near Al Hasakah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED), two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building, three ISIL fighting positions, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Al Hawl, five strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike [French] struck an ISIL gas and oil separation plant.

Iraq

• Near Albu Hayat, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Kisik, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and suppressed another fighting position.
• Near Mosul, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Ramadi, two strikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL building, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Sinjar, four strikes destroyed two ISIL command and control nodes, 12 ISIL fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL rocket position.‘

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsN0P39kpbA

Strike on ‘ISIL oil plant in Syria’ November 8th

Strike on ‘ISIL oil plant in Syria’ [2] November 8th

Strike on ‘ISIL petroleum junction point’, November 8th

From UK MoD:
‘The GR4s were again in action over northern Iraq on Sunday 8 November, destroying a further two ISIL positions near Tal Afar, which had been firing at Kurdish forces, including a rocket launch site concealed in a building.’

From French MoD:
[Reports a night strike in Syria on an oil distribution facility south-east of Dayr Az Zawr]

‘Dans la nuit du 8 novembre 2015, les forces françaises de l’opération Chammal ont frappé un site de distribution de pétrole contrôlé par Daech au Sud-Est de Deir ez-Zor en Syrie.
Engagée depuis la Jordanie, la mission aérienne était constituée de deux Mirage 2000 de l’armée de l’Air (un Mirage 2000 D et un Mirage 2000 N). Le raid a duré près de 2 heures. Planifiée sur un objectif préalablement identifié lors des missions de renseignement réalisées par la France, cette opération a été conduite en coordination avec la Coalition.
En frappant les capacités d’exploitation pétrolière contrôlées par Daech en Syrie, ce sont les ressources financières, qui constituent un des centres de gravité de ce groupe terroriste, qui sont visées.’

Footage of French mission in Syria November 9th 2015

 

November 9th-10th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (5,238-5,253)
Syria 15 strikes (2,778-2,792)
Confirmed actions: US, France, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 9, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes using bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hasakah, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).
*       Near Al Hawl, six strikes destroyed 22 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL structure, and an ISIL anti-air artillery piece.
*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes [2 French] struck three ISIL gas and oil separation plants, two ISIL pump stations, and an ISIL crude oil main pump station.

Iraq

*       Near Albu Hayat, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL homemade explosives cache, two ISIL fighting positions, and an ISIL boat.
*       Near Fallujah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and suppressed an ISIL anti-air artillery piece.
*       Near Ramadi, four strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL heavy machine guns, 15 ISIL weapons caches, an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL mortar, an ISIL building, damaged another ISIL building, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, seven strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 30 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL light machine guns, and an ISIL command and control node.
*       Near Tal Afar, two strikes destroyed six ISIL fighting positions and suppressed an ISIL light machine gun position.’

From French MoD:
[Reports the second “series of strikes in 48 hours” in Syria, also south-east of Dayr az Zawr]

 

November 12th-13th 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (5,311-5,328)
Syria 8 strikes (2,812-2,819)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 12, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hawl, seven strikes struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit [likely killing of ‘Jihadi John’]

Iraq

*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Ramadi, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL tunnel, an ISIL building, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar position, and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Sinjar, twelve strikes [1 Canadian] struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 27 ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL heavy machine guns, five ISIL vehicles, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), 11 ISIL staging areas, and denied ISIL access to terrain. [see videos below]
*       Near Tal Afar, one strike [Canadian] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL VBIED, and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL light machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqkySWL4acM

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 12 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes in support of Iraqi security forces operations to clear ISIS from Sinjar and seize portions of a significant ISIS supply route between Ar Raqqah, Syria, and Mosul, Iraq, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS ammunition cache in the vicinity of Sinjar and an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘Royal Air Force aircraft provided continued close air support to the successful Kurdish offensive around Sinjar city on 12 November, as well as to Iraqi operations in Ramadi.
An RAF Reaper worked closely with other coalition aircraft to ensure that the Kurdish soldiers fighting to retake Sinjar received constant and immediate support from the air. The advanced surveillance sensors on the Reaper allowed it to search ahead of the advancing peshmerga and identify ISIL terrorist activity. In addition to this invaluable intelligence support, the Reaper’s controllers were also able to conduct two successful strikes with Hellfire missiles on groups of terrorists as they attempted to react to the Kurdish advance.
Although Sinjar was the focus for much coalition air activity, patrols were maintained over other areas of Iraq where the fight against ISIL continues, and RAF Tornado GR4s provided close air support to the Iraqi units closing in on the terrorist positions in Ramadi. Just north of the city, a terrorist supply truck was identified at the mouth of an underpass, and destroyed by a direct hit from a Brimstone missile.’

RAF Reaper strike at Sinjar November 12th 2015

From French MoD
Update for week ending November 12th 2015
[Reports 11 new airstrikes in Iraq and three in Syria]

‘En Irak, la semaine a été marquée par l’intensification des frappes aériennes de la coalition, notamment dans les régions de Sinjar au nord du pays et de Ramadi à l’ouest de Bagdad, où les unités irakiennes maintiennent leurs efforts pour reprendre le contrôle de la ville.
Cette semaine, les équipages de l’armée de l’air française ont réalisé 11 frappes en Irak et 3 frappes en Syrie. Au total, 285 frappes ont ainsi été réalisées depuis le début de l’opération le 19 septembre 2014.
En Syrie, les Mirage 2000 basés en Jordanie ont frappé à trois reprises des sites pétroliers, site de distribution et stations de pompage. Menées sur la base des renseignements collectés ces dernières semaines lors des vols de reconnaissance, ces frappes ont pour objectif d’affaiblir les capacités financières de Daech en perturbant l’exploitation des ressources pétrolières dans les zones sous le contrôle de ce groupe terroriste.
À Bagdad, les opérations de relève du détachement français sont terminées. Désormais, la 3e  brigade légère blindée  assure aux côtés de 13e demi-brigade de Légion étrangère les missions de formation réalisées au profit des forces irakiennes.
Le 5 novembre 2015, le Président de la République a annoncé que le groupe aéronaval constitué autour du porte-avions Charles-de-Gaulle participerait à l’opération Chammal dans les prochaines semaines.’

 

November 13th-14th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (5,329-5,348)
Syria 7 strikes (2,820-2,826)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 13, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using bomber, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, ground-attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hawl, four strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed an ISIL building.
• Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units.
• Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIL heavy machine gun position.
• Near Ramadi, nine strikes [1 Canadian, 4 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 16 ISIL buildings, two ISIL weapons caches, two ISIL tunnels, six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL rocket rail, two ISIL sniper positions, five ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED), an ISIL staging area, two ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL command and control nodes, an ISIL supply cache, an ISIL tactical vehicle, three ISIL bed down locations, suppressed an ISIL fighting position, cratered three ISIL controlled roads, denied ISIL access to terrain, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Sinjar, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL light machine gun, seven ISIL vehicles, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed four ISIL weapons caches.‘

Strike on ‘ISIL tactical unit’, Ramadi November 13th 2015

Strike on ‘ISIL building and tactical unit’, Ramadi November 13th 2015

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 13 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes in support of Iraqi security forces operations to clear ISIS from Ramadi, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS compound and two separate ISIS fighting positions in the vicinity of Ramadi using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Friday 13 November, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager air tanker, provided close air support to Iraqi troops fighting in the area around Ramadi. Our aircraft conducted four successful attacks on a set of Da’ish terrorist positions, using a combination of Paveway IV guided bombs and Brimstone missiles.
A second Tornado patrol continued to support the Iraqi forces during the night, and destroyed a terrorist armoured personnel carrier with a direct hits from a Brimstone missile.
Meanwhile, further north an RAF Reaper assisted an Iraqi unit which reported that, following a firefight, a group of Da’ish terrorists had taken shelter in a derelict industrial site, hiding under an oil tank. Despite the close proximity of the Iraqi soldiers, the Reaper’s crew were able to direct a GBU-12 guided bomb onto the terrorist position and destroy it, without risk to the friendly forces.’

 

November 14th-15th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (5,349-5,360)
Syria 6 strikes (2,827-2,832)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 14, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one strike produced inconclusive results.
• Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL improvised explosive device cluster, an ISIL fighting position and two ISIL defensive berms.
• Near Al Hawl, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL cash distribution site.

Iraq

• Near Kisik, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar system, suppressed an ISIL light machine gun, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Mosul, one strike suppressed an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL cache, two ISIL buildings, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device, an ISIL command and control node, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL fighting position, and wounded an ISIL fighter.‘

 

November 15th-16th 2015
Iraq 13 + 1 strikes (5,361-5,374)
Syria 10 strikes (2,833-2,842)
Confirmed actions: US, France, Canada, UK
3 civilians reported killed at Raqqa, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 15, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, remotely piloted aircraft, and rocket artillery against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed 116 ISIL fuel trucks.
*       Near Al Hasakah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
*       Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL storage depot [updated on November 18th to 2 strikes – see note below]
*       Near Ayn Isa, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL vehicle, two ISIL fighting positions, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
*       Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Palmyra, one strike struck an ISIL staging area.

Iraq

*       Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL home-made explosives cache.
*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
*       Near Fallujah, one strike destroyed an ISIL building.
*       Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes destroyed six separate ISIL command and control nodes, damaged an ISIL building, and denied ISIL access to terrain. [see video below]
*       Near Sinjar, two strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed four ISIL vehicles.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZed7ivHE9M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu4Gck4JBq0

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

From UK MoD:
‘As Kurdish troops continued on Sunday 15 November their successful offensive in northern Iraq, an RAF Reaper flew overwatch, destroying a terrorist vehicle with a Hellfire missile.
The Reaper then crossed into Syrian airspace where it conducted routine intelligence collection against ISIL and provided surveillance support to the major French air strike on a large terrorist facility near Raqqa’

From French MoD:
[In retaliation for terror attacks on Paris, launches major airstrikes on Daesh facilities in Raqaa]

‘Le 15 novembre 2015 à 19h50 et 20h25, la force Chammal a frappé des infrastructures tenues par Daech à Raqqah en Syrie. Les deux objectifs visés par les frappes ont été détruits.
Chammal : Raid aérien français sur Raqqah en Syrie, 1 centre de commandement et 1 camp d’entraînement de Daech détruits.
Le raid était constitué de 12 aéronefs dont 10 chasseurs – 6 Rafale, 4 Mirage 2000 (2 M2000D et 2 M2000N). Les aéronefs français ont été engagés simultanément à partir des bases du golfe arabo-persique (GAP) et de Jordanie. Les équipages se sont rejoints au-dessus de la Syrie pour attaquer les deux objectifs occupés par Daech. Planifiée sur des sites préalablement identifiés lors des missions de reconnaissance réalisées par la France, cette opération a été conduite en coordination avec la Coalition.
Situé à 6 km au Sud de Raqqah, le premier objectif a été frappé par une patrouille de 2 Mirage 2000D. Le site était utilisée par Daech comme poste de commandement, centre de recrutement djihadiste et dépôt d’armes et de munitions. L’objectif est nécessaire au fonctionnement de Daech et l’un des lieux à partir duquel des attaques contre notre pays sont susceptibles d’être organisées. Une patrouille de 4 Rafale et 2 Mirage 2000D a détruit le deuxième objectif localisé à l’Ouest de Raqqah. Infrastructure industrielle inachevée, l’objectif abritait un camp d’entraînement terroriste et des cellules de recrutement. Les deux sites ont fait l’objet d’une longue observation préalable.
Ces opérations aériennes permettent d’affaiblir et de réduire les 2 principaux piliers sur lesquels s’appuie le groupe terroriste pour mener des attentats : les capacités de commandement et de recrutement. Le raid a pu être conduit grâce aux vols de renseignement réalisés au-dessus des zones contrôlées par Daech en Syrie depuis 8 septembre 2015.’

 

November 16th-17th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (5,375-5,391)
Syria 6 strikes (2,843-2,848)
Confirmed actions: US, France, UK
12-20 civilians alleged killed at Mosul, Iraq
6 civilians reported killed at Ramadi, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 16, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hasakah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings, one ISIL sniper position, an ISIL machine gun position, and four ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Abu Kamal, one strike struck an ISIL gas and oil separation point.
*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes struck three ISIL controlled oil facilities.

Iraq

*       Near Kirkuk, one strike suppressed an ISIL machine gun position.
*       Near Kisik, five strikes struck three separate tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL light machine gun, and suppressed three ISIL machine gun positions.
*       Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL weapons cache.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL sniper positions, four ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL artillery position, two ISIL- used roads, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL headquarters, two ISIL fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and suppressed an ISIL machine gun position.’

Strikes ‘destroy 116 ISIL fuel trucks in Syria,’ November 16th

From French MoD:
[Reports fresh 10-plane Syria raids targeting Raqqa]

‘Dans la nuit du 16 au 17 novembre 2015 à 1h30 (heure française), l’armée française a de nouveau mené un raid contre Daech – à Raqqah en Syrie. La force Chammal a détruit deux sites opérationnels de combattants terroristes.
Le raid était constitué de dix avions. Les équipages ont décollé à partir des bases situées en Jordanie et dans le Golfe arabo-persique (GAP) pour se rejoindre au-dessus de la Syrie. Réalisé en coordination avec la coalition, le raid aérien composé de six Mirage 2000 et quatre Rafale a frappé simultanément un centre de commandement qui abrite l’un des quartiers généraux de Daech, et un centre d’entraînement. Au total 16 bombes ont été délivrées.
Au bilan, depuis le dimanche 15 novembre, quatre objectifs préalablement identifiés par des missions de renseignement ont été frappés en 24 heures.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Monday 16 November, two successive Tornado patrols extended the support to the Kurdish offensive. The first flight used a Paveway bomb to destroy a mortar position which had opened fire on the Kurds.
The following mission destroyed a heavy machine-gun near Mosul with a Paveway IV, then proceeded west towards Sinjar. There was heavy cloud, which may have encouraged the terrorists to assume that they were safe from air attack, but working very closely with the Kurdish forces, the GR4s were able to guide a Paveway onto a large group of over 30 Da’ish terrorists who were massing for a counter-attack; the Kurdish unit subsequently reported that the air strike had been highly effective.
The Tornado patrol then destroyed another ISIL mortar position south-west of Sinjar.’

 

November 17th-18th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (5,392-5,407)
Syria 13 strikes (2,849-2,861)
Confirmed actions: US, France, Canada, UK
1 civilian reported killed at Hammam, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On On Nov. 17, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes using attack, fighter, and bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Abu Kamal, two strikes struck two ISIL oil and gas separation plants.
*       Near Al Hasakah, four strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 13 ISIL buildings, an ISIL bunker, and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Al Hawl, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building and four ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes [2 French] struck three ISIL headquarters and an ISIL bivouac.

Iraq

*       Near Kisik, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL bunkers, two ISIL weapons caches, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Mosul, four strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL headquarters and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL fighting position, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Ramadi, six strikes [1 Canadian] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISL vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED), 29 ISIL fighting positions, six ISIL vehicles, 16 ISIL machine gun positions, three ISIL tactical vehicles, four ISIL VBIED staging areas, an ISIL bulldozer, five ISIL weapons caches, an ISIL building, an ISIL staging area, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes suppressed an ISIL rocket position and an ISIL mortar position.

Strike assessments are based on initial reports. All aircraft returned to base safely.

The strike release published on Nov. 16 includes a French strike listed as “Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL storage depot.” After further coordination with the French Ministry of Defense, we have determined that France conducted two separate strikes on two different targets. The first target was an ISIL storage depot and the second strike against an ISIL command and control node.

A strike, as defined in the CJTF releases, means one or more kinetic events that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect for that location.  So having a single aircraft deliver a single weapon against a lone ISIL vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of buildings and vehicles and weapon systems in a compound, for example, having the cumulative effect of making that facility (or facilities) harder or impossible to use.  Accordingly, CJTF-OIR does not report the number or type of aircraft employed in a strike, the number of munitions dropped in each strike, or the number of individual munition impact points against a target.’

From French MoD:
[Retaliatory strikes continue against Daesh following Paris atrocities]

Le mardi 17 novembre 2015, l’armée française a de nouveau frappé Daech à Raqqah – fief de l’organisation terroriste en Syrie.
Dans la continuité des raids menés depuis 48 heures, la force Chammal a bombardé successivement deux centres de commandement de Daech.  Les premières frappes ont débuté à 19h30 (heure française). Les deux objectifs visés ont été détruits.
Constitué de 10 chasseurs en provenance du golfe Arabo-Persique (GAP) et de Jordanie, le raid a été mené par quatre Rafale et six Mirage (2000D et 2000N).
Ces trois derniers jours, la force Chammal a concentré ses frappes sur les camps d’entraînement et les centres de commandement, deux piliers indispensables au fonctionnement de Daech. En 48 heures, les raids français ont ainsi anéanti six objectifs d’importance contrôlés par cette organisation terroriste.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 17 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes in support of Iraqi security forces operations to clear ISIS from Ramadi, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck three ISIS fighting positions during two separate airstrikes in the vicinity of Ramadi using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Tuesday 17 November, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri provided close air support to Iraqi ground forces closing in on Ramadi. Our aircraft conducted three successful attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs, destroying an improvised artillery piece – a so-called “Hell Cannon” – and two heavy machine-gun positions.
Support was also given to the Kurdish forces as they exploited their recent victory at Sinjar‘

From Netherlands MoD:
Summary for week ending November 17th 2015
[Reports three new missions and two strikes against a Daesh HQ and warehouses]

‘Nederlandse F-16’s, actief in de strijd tegen ISIS in het Midden-Oosten, vlogen 3 missies. Daarbij werden een hoofdkwartier en opslagplaatsen van ISIS bestookt. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 9 tot en met 15 november.
In Erbil in Noord-Irak begon een nieuwe lichting Peshmerga-strijders aan de Infanterie Basiscursus. In Bagdad gingen de Iraakse cursisten verder met de verschillende commando-opleidingen.
Bouwvakkers treffen voorbereidingen voor de bouw van het pand.
Bouwvakkers treffen voorbereidingen voor de bouw van het pand in Bagdad.
In de Iraakse hoofdstad werd de eerste paal in de grond geslagen van het te bouwen medisch lesgebouw op de militaire academie in Bagdad. Naar verwachting is het onderkomen eind december gereed. De bouw van de leslokalen maakt deel uit van de hulp die Nederland biedt aan de Iraakse overheid. Daarnaast komt er in het gebouw ook een medisch skills lab. Geslaagden van de commando-opleiding krijgen een individuele EHBO-uitrusting.’

From French MoD:
[Deploys Charles de Gaulle carrier group to the Meditterranean to combat Daesh, supported by British and Belgian navies]

Le 18 novembre 2015, le Groupe aéronaval (GAN) a appareillé pour la Méditerranée orientale. Il prendra part rapidement aux opérations de la Coalition contre Daech et complètera ainsi le dispositif de l’armée de l’Air déjà engagé au Levant. Le GAN permettra de multiplier par trois le potentiel miliaire des moyens français engagés au Levant contre Daech.
Au cours de son déploiement, il participera également à des manœuvres conjointes dans un cadre multinational et interalliés, ainsi qu’à des manœuvres bilatérales avec les pays de la région. Dans le golfe Arabo-Persique, le GAN assurera durant plusieurs semaines le commandement de la Task Force 50.
Cette mission du GAN est baptisée Arromanches 2.
Constitué autour du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, le groupe aéronaval a pris le nom de Task Force 473 (TF 473). La TF 473 est placée sous le commandement tactique du contre-amiral René-Jean Crignola. Le GAN sera placé successivement sous le contrôle opérationnel de commandant de la zone maritime en Méditerranée et du commandant de la composante navale de la coalition dès son entrée en Océan Indien et jusqu’à sa sortie du golfe Arabo-Persique, puis du commandant de la zone maritime de l’Océan Indien jusqu’au franchissement du canal de Suez.
Le GAN est composé :
Du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, du groupe aérien embarqué (18 Rafale Marine, 8 Super étendard modernisés, 2 Hawkeye, 2 Dauphin et 1 Alouette III) et de l’état-major du GAN ;
D’une frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul (+ 1 Caïman Marine) ;
D’une frégate anti sous-marine La Motte Piquet (+ Lynx) jusqu’à mi-janvier 2016 ;
D’une frégate européenne multi missions (FREMM) Aquitaine (+ 1 Caïman Marine) à partir de mi-janvier 2016 ;
D’un bâtiment de commandement et de ravitaillement Marne (+ Alouette III) ;
D’une frégate anti-aérienne britannique HMS Defender (+ Lynx et Merlin) ;
D’une frégate belge Léopold Ier (+ Alouette III) du 18 novembre 2015 au 4 janvier 2016 ;
Il pourra être renforcé par la FREMM Provence (+ 1 Caïman Marine) lors de son déploiement de longue durée ;
Ponctuellement de moyens américains navals et aériens.

Des bâtiments de d’autres nations alliées pourront être intégrés au GAN. L’interopérabilité des moyens français avec ceux des Marines alliées est l’assurance pour la Coalition de pouvoir agir avec une très grande réactivité au Levant.
La présence du GAN dans le golfe Arabo-Persique augmente ainsi les opportunités de coopération avec nos partenaires régionaux. Elle est le signe concret de l’intérêt que la France porte à cette zone.’

November 18th-19th 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (5,408-5,427)
Syria 8 strikes (2,862-2,869)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
7-10 civilians reported killed at Raqqah, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘‘On Nov. 18, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Palmyra, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL crane.
*       Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Al Hasakah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL buildings.
*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL gas and oil separation plant.
*       Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL storage facility.

Iraq

*       Near Kirkuk, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Kisik, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL weapons caches, 12 ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
*       Near Mosul, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Ramadi, four strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL tactical vehicles, an ISIL tunnel, seven ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL- controlled bridge, an ISIL vehicle borne explosive device (VBIED), an ISIL bed down location, an ISIL staging area, and cratered two ISIL roads. [see video below]
*       Near Sinjar, four strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL tactical vehicle, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 18 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes in support of Iraqi security forces offensive operations, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck three separate ISIS fighting positions, one south of Kirkuk and two others northwest of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU6QuBjANiM

 

November 19th-20th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (5,428-5,447)
Syria 0 strikes (2,869)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
10-13 civilians reported killed at Mosul

From CJTFOIR:
‘On Nov. 19, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, ground-attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Iraq

*       Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
*       Near Fallujah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL anti-air artillery pieces, two ISIL heavy machine guns, and two ISIL buildings. [see video below]
*       Near Kisik, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL light machine guns, four ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, two ISIL supply caches, and an ISIL bunker. [see video below]
*       Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL weapons vehicle borne improvised explosive device manufacturing facility.
*       Near Qayyarah, three strikes struck two ISIL gas and oil separation plants and an ISIL petroleum refinement facility.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL boat, an ISIL VBIED, two ISIL staging areas, damaged an ISIL headquarters building, suppressed an ISIL VBIED, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, three strikes [1 British] struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
*       Near Tal Afar, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building and an ISIL light machine gun.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bl_yRKs9so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86-2OJqNmWU

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 19 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes to increase Iraqi security forces’ freedom of movement in the region, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS weapons production facility in the vicinity of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday [November 19th] Tornados used a Paveway to destroy a Da’ish sniper position which had opened fire on Kurdish troops, then scored a direct hit with a Brimstone missile on a terrorist vehicle near Sinjar.
The same day saw a Reaper flying overwatch for Iraqi troops further south, and it successfully struck a group of terrorists with a Hellfire missile.’

RAF strike on ‘sniper position’ November 19th 2015

From French MoD
Summary for week ending November 19th 2015
[Though it gave no figures for airstrikes, France reported destroying 35 Daesh targets during th week, all in Syria]

‘Depuis le 15 novembre 2015, l’armée française a intensifié ses opérations contre Daech en Irak et en Syrie. En complément des raids menés à partir des bases du golfe Arabo-Persique et de Jordanie, le groupe aéronaval (GAN) sera rapidement déployé en Méditerranée orientale (MEDOR). Avec au total 38 chasseurs, le GAN triplera les capacités d’action aérienne de l’opération Chammal.

Point de situation au 19 novembre 2015
Raqqah : intensification des raids contre Daech en Syrie
En Syrie, la semaine a été marquée par une intensification des frappes contre le fief de Daech basé à Raqqah. En 48 heures, deux centres d’entraînement et quatre centres de commandement ont été frappés. Au total, 35 objectifs ont été détruits.

Situation en Irak
En Irak, les dernières semaines ont été marquées par des offensives menées par les forces irakiennes contre Daech. Des succès ont été enregistrés et les lignes de front ont évolué au bénéfice des forces irakiennes dans les régions de Sinjar, Tall Afar, Mossoul, Bayji et Ramadi. La ville de Bayji a été reprise par les forces irakiennes ; à Ramadi, les troupes irakiennes exercent une pression continue sur Daech ; dans la région de Sinjar, une opération de grande envergure a permis de reprendre l’axe logistique entre Mossoul (Irak) et la Syrie.
Ces avancées sont les conséquences des choix stratégiques de la coalition.
Les succès opérationnels ont ainsi été rendus possibles grâce aux appuis de la coalition : opérations aériennes et entraînement dispensé aux forces irakiennes et peshmergas.’

 

November 20th-21st 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (5,448-5,467)
Syria 22 strikes (2,870-2,891)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
1 civilian reported killed at Raqqa, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 20, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes using attack, ground-attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike struck an ISIL crude oil collection point.
• Near Al Hasakah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL building, an ISIL vehicle borne explosive device (VBIED), and four ISIL vehicles.
• Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Dayr Ar Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Mar’a, 13 strikes struck 12 separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL headquarters and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL staging area, damaged an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL building, and wounded an ISIL fighter.

Iraq

• Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL buildings.
• Near Bayji, one strike destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle.
• Near Kisik, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Mosul, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL bunker, and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and three ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ramadi, six strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL command and control facility, 15 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL buildings, five ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL recoilless rifle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL IED facility, an ISIL resupply warehouse, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position, and an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL assembly areas.‘

From UK MoD:
‘Reapers conducted three strikes on Friday 20 November: two Hellfires destroyed an armed pick-up truck and a terrorist check-point, whilst a GBU-12 guided bomb eliminated a large group of terrorists gathered at a weapons cache.’

 

November 21st-22nd 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (5,468-5,483)
Syria 9+2 strikes (2,892-2,902)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘ On Nov. 21, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes using ground-attack, attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, attack, ground-attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria [also see note for November 22nd-23rd]

*       Near Al Hasakah, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), damaged an ISIL structure, and wounded ISIL fighters.
*       Near Al Hawl, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and wounded ISIL fighters.
*       Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

*       Near Haditha, one strike destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle.
*       Near Hit, one strike denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.
*       Near Mosul, one strike destroyed an ISIL artillery piece.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL IED obstacles, two ISIL fighting positions, six ISIL heavy machine gun positions, two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL weapon caches, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL VBIED, cratered an ISIL road, suppressed an ISIL rocket position, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL checkpoint.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Tikrit, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position, and four ISIL vehicles.’

From UK MoD:
‘Two more ISIL check-points were struck by a Reaper over northern Iraq on Saturday [November 21st].’

 

November 22nd-23rd 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (5,484-5,502)
Syria 14 strikes (2,903-2,916)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
”On Nov. 22, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes using attack, ground-attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Mar’a, two strikes destroyed an ISIL artillery piece, an ISIL mortar tube, and an ISIL weapons cache.
*       Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and destroyed an ISIL earthen bridge.
*       Near Al Hasakah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL structures and an ISIL tactical vehicle.
*       Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Ayn Isa, four strikes struck four separate tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and six ISIL structures.

Iraq

*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL staging area.
*       Near Ar Rutbah, one strike struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) facility.
*       Near Fallujah, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and wounded two ISIL fighters.
*       Near Habbaniyah, one strike destroyed an ISIL artillery piece.
*       Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Makhmur, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Mosul, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle, eight ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL house borne improvised explosive device (HBIED), two ISIL recoilless rifles, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL building, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position, and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL bridge section.

Additionally on Nov. 21, two strikes occurred in Syria that were previously unreported:

*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL crude oil collection point.
*       Near Al Hasakah and Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed 283 ISIL vehicles.’ [see video below]

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 22 November, Tornado GR4s attacked a Da’ish vehicle armed with an anti-aircraft gun and a stockpile of home-made explosives, destroying both with Paveways.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN9moYkOyHY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f8xp8T6xLk

 

November 23rd-24th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (5,503-5,519)
Syria 9 strikes (2,917-2,925)
Confirmed actions: US, France

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 23, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 9 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hasakah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), an ISIL tactical vehicle, and two ISIL vehicles.
*       Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL vehicle staging area.
*       Near Mar’a, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL artillery piece, and an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

*       Near Al Baghdadi, one strike stuck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL staging area and an ISIL building.
*       Near Fallujah, two strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL VBIED and three ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Mosul, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
*       Near Ramadi, eight strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL excavator, an ISIL bunker, five ISIL weapons caches, five ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL buildings, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL IED, an ISIL staging area, damaged three ISIL entrenchments, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed one ISIL fighting position and an ISIL supply cache.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL light machine gun and three ISIL fighting positions.’

From French MoD:
[France reports carrying out 300th anti-Daesh airstrike at Ramadi]

‘Le 23 novembre 2015, la force Chammal a réalisé sa 300^e frappe sur Daech. Les objectifs visés étaient à Ramadi, une ville située à 100 km à l’Ouest de Bagdad qui fait l’objet de combats appuyés depuis plusieurs semaines. Elle a permis de détruire des bâtiments, des positions de tirs et des plots de ravitaillement, soit un spectre assez large des capacités de Daech. Ordonnée pour soutenir les troupes irakiennes qui étaient prises sous le feu ennemi, cette frappe leur a permis de poursuivre l’encerclement de la ville.
Les objectifs ont été détruits par un Mirage 2000N (M2000N), avion de combat jusqu’alors exclusivement réservé à la dissuasion nucléaire et utilisé pour la première fois en opération extérieure. Le déploiement de ce type d’avions pour Chammal est un signe fort de l’engagement de la France dans la lutte contre Daech. Il s’agissait seulement du 2evol d’un M2000N avec une configuration emportant simultanément quatre bombes guidées laser GBU 12. Jusqu’alors, il ne pouvait emporter que deux GBU 12. Cette configuration autorisée depuis moins d’un mois permet de doubler les capacités du chasseur.’

 

November 24th-25th 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (5,520-5,537)
Syria 5 strikes (2,926-2,930)
Confirmed actions: US, France

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 24, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ayn Isa, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Mar’a, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Fallujah, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).
• Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Makhmur, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mosul, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL building, and suppressed an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL sniper position, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL home-made explosives (HME) cache, five ISIL weapons caches, an ISIL building, and wounded two ISIL fighters. [see video below]
• Near Sinjar, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and five ISIL bunkers.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL headquarters.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7PkrmjsDZU

From French MoD
[Reports carrying out first strikes from the carrier Charles de Gaulle]

‘Le mardi 24 novembre 2015 à 19h30 (heure française), les chasseurs français ont été de engagés au-dessus de l’Irak depuis le porte-avions Charles-de-Gaulle.  Avec des aéronefs de l’US air force, les quatre Rafale Marine ont frappé des capacités de commandement et de formation de Daech. Le raid conjoint a détruit les cibles visées à Tall Afar.
Catapultés depuis la Méditerranée orientale (MEDOR) en fin d’après-midi, les quatre chasseurs ont détruit un centre de commandement et d’entraînement actif occupé par les combattants terroristes à Tall Afar. Conduit conjointement avec des aéronefs de l’US air force, le raid a duré près de 5 heures. Au total, 20 bombes ont été délivrées.
Cette nouvelle mission du groupe aéronaval (GAN) a pu être conduite grâce aux vols de renseignement préalablement réalisés au-dessus de l’Irak par la coalition et les aéronefs de l’armée de l’air déployés en Jordanie et dans le golfe Arabo-Persique (GAP).
Ces missions aériennes ont pour objectif d’affaiblir les capacités militaires de Daech et de participer à la reprise des territoires contrôlés par les terroristes.’

From Netherlands MoD
Update for week ending November 24th 2015
[Reports carrying out ‘about 10 missions]

‘Nederlandse F-16’s, actief in de strijd tegen ISIS in het Midden-Oosten, vlogen ongeveer 10 missies. Ze bestookten een hoofdkwartier en opslagplaatsen van ISIS. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 16 tot en met 22 november.’

November 25th-26th 2015
Iraq 23 strikes (5,538-5,560)
Syria 4 strikes (2,931-2,934)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
28 civilians alleged killed at Mosul, Iraq
2 civilians reported killed at Al Arisheh, Syria

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 25, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four strikes using bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, ground attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and wounded two ISIL fighters.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle staging area and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed two ISIL rocket positions.
• Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kisik, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and five ISIL bunkers.
• Near Mosul, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL checkpoint and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, seven strikes [1 Canadian] struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL mortar, two ISIL structures, an ISIL boat, an ISIL front-end loader, cratered an ISIL road, suppressed an ISIL vehicle’s movement, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun, two ISIL fighting positions, damaged an ISIL vehicle, suppressed an ISIL heavy machine gun, and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.‘

From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 25 November, a particular focus for RAF air operations was over northern Iraq, assisting the Kurdish peshmerga who recently inflicted a significant defeat on the Da’ish extremists at Sinjar.
During the morning, two Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri patrolled near Mosul, and conducted three precision attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs on groups of terrorist fighters.
In addition, a terrorist vehicle was destroyed by a direct hit from a Brimstone missile.
The Tornados then flew west to the area south-east of Sinjar, where a fourth Paveway strike destroyed a Da’ish heavy machine-gun position.
A second Tornado patrol continued to support the Kurdish ground operations into the night, and it used a Paveway to destroy a heavy machine-gun position to the south-west of Sinjar. The GR4s were supported, as normal, by a Voyager air tanker.
Meanwhile, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft was also providing overwatch for the Kurdish troops, using its advanced surveillance sensors, and its crew conducted a successful attack with a GBU-12 guided bomb on a building in a terrorist-held compound near Mosul.
Other RAF aircraft making a vital contribution to the air campaign include the Sentinel and Air Seeker surveillance aircraft. These make up a large percentage of the coalition’s overall ability to collect strategic intelligence on terrorist activity in Iraq and Syria, and complement well the sophisticated tactical reconnaissance capabilities of the Tornado and Reaper.’

From Canadian MoD:
‘On 25 November 2015, while taking part in coalition airstrikes to increase Iraqi security forces’ freedom of movement in the region, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Ramadi using precision guided munitions.’

 

November 26th-27th 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (5,561-5,578)
Syria 0 strikes (2,934)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
12-17 civilians reported killed at Fallujah, Iraq

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 26, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, ground attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Iraq

*       Near Fallujah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL rocket rail, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL improvised explosive device (IED) cache, and an ISIL command and control node.
*       Near Kisik, two strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
*       Near Ramadi, seven strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL buildings, two ISIL command and control nodes, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position, seven ISIL boats, an ISIL bed-down location, an ISIL out post, cratered an ISIL used road, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL fighting position, and suppressed an ISIL rocket position.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL vehicle borne IED facility.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday 26 November, a Reaper remotely piloted aircraft operated with coalition fast jets providing close air support to Iraqi units conducting offensive operations against ISIL in Ramadi. The Reaper’s crew provided surveillance assistance to a successful coalition strike that eliminated an ISIL sniper team and then employed its own GBU-12 guided bomb to destroy a terrorist-held building. Meanwhile, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri were flying close air support for Kurdish forces who were exploiting their recent victory over the terrorists at Sinjar. An ISIL heavy machine-gun opened fire on the Kurds near Kisik, but an accurate Paveway attack by the GR4s through heavy cloud successfully dealt with the threat.’

From French MoD
Update for week ending November 26th 2015
[‘Since November 15, 106 sorties were carried out including 15 ISR flights, 5 air control missions and coordination (C2), and 86 armed reconnaissance missions. Twenty strikes took place against Syria Daesh, including 7 on postions that terrorist fighters control.’]

‘Concernant l’appui apporté par l’armée française, la semaine a été marquée par les premières frappes du Groupe aéronaval (GAN) contre Daech en Syrie et en Irak. Cinq jours après son appareillage, et après une phase de montée en puissance accélérée, l’engagement des aéronefs du GAN depuis la Méditerranée orientale a permis d’intensifier les frappes menées par la force Chammal contre Daech depuis le 15 novembre 2015. Les capacités d’action de l’armée française au Levant ont été triplées. En une seule journée, le 23 novembre, 22 sorties ont ainsi été réalisées, multipliant par quatre l’activité aérienne moyenne réalisée dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal. Cette journée est également symbolique car la force Chammal a effectué sa 300efrappe en Irak à Ramadi.
Depuis le 15 novembre, 106 sorties aériennes ont été réalisées dont 15 vols de renseignement (ISR), 5 missions de contrôle et coordination aérienne (C2), 86 reconnaissances armées. Au bilan, la force Chammal a délivré 20 frappes contre Daech dont 7 en Syrie sur les postions que les combattants terroristes contrôlent.’

 

November 27th-28th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (5,579-5,595)
Syria 3 strikes (2,935-2,937)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 27, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using attack and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Ayn Isa, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle.

Iraq

*       Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes destroyed two ISIL rocket rails and damaged a third ISIL rocket rail and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
*       Near Mosul, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL mortar position and four ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Ramadi, seven strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL home-made explosives cache, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL boat, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL ammo cache, two ISIL weapons caches, and an ISIL fighting position.
*       Near Sinjar, four strikes struck three separate tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL vehicles.‘

From UK MoD:
‘The following day, Friday 27 November, a Reaper was again active over Ramadi, where it assisted a coalition air strike on a terrorist-held building.
The Reaper then observed a fuel tanker which had been adapted to be a large booby-trap; this was positioned in an area from which the civilian population had fled, and which lay in the path of the Iraqi advance. A precision attack with a Hellfire missile safely destroyed the tanker.
A second Reaper supported the Kurds south of Sinjar, and conducted two successful attacks with its Hellfires, destroying two terrorist vehicles, one of which was a car-bomb.’

 

November 28th-29th 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (5,596-5,614)
Syria 3 strikes (2,938-2,940)
Confirmed actions: US

From CJTF-OIR:
‘On Nov. 28, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL front end loader.

Iraq

• Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and wounded an ISIL fighter.
• Near Al Qaim, two strikes struck two ISIL improvised explosive device (IED) facilities.
• Near Fallujah, one strike destroyed an ISIL rocket rail.
• Near Habbaniyah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL sniper position, and an ISIL building.
• Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL used bridge.
• Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ramadi, seven strikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun position, two ISIL buildings, two ISIL weapons caches, wounded an ISIL fighter, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
• Near Sinjar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.‘

Additional report from CJTF-OIR:
‘Operation Inherent Resolve conducted 174 strikes against Da’ish (an Arabic acronym for ISIL) from Nov. 21-27. 128 strikes in Iraq, 46 in Syria.
Strikes supported Iraqi Security Forces as they advanced in Ramadi; and destroyed 283 oil trucks as part of Operation Tidal Wave II, an operation designed to inflict significant damage on Da’ish’s ability to gain revenue from illegal oil for their terrorist operations.‘

‘Coalition destroys 283 Da’ish oil trucks (1/2)‘

‘Coalition destroys 283 Da’ish oil trucks (2/2)’

 

November 29th-30th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (5,615-5,626)
Syria 3 strikes (2,941-2,943)
Confirmed actions: US, UK

From CJTF-OIR:
‘‘On Nov. 29, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL excavator and three ISIL bulldozers and damaged an additional ISIL bulldozer.
*       Near Al Hawl, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint and an wounded an ISIL fighter.

Iraq

*       Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
*       Near Fallujah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL rocket rail and two ISIL defensive fighting positions.
*       Near Habbaniyah, one strike destroyed an ISIL defensive fighting position.
*       Near Mosul, one strike denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and wounded an ISIL fighter.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL indirect fire site, two ISIL tactical vehicles, an ISIL recoilless rifle, an ISIL vehicle, three ISIL buildings, three ISIL anti-air artillery sites, an ISIL tunnel system, and two ISIL weapons caches.
*       Near Sinjar, two strikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.’

From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 29 November, a Tornado patrol over western Iraq conducted four strikes around Ramadi and Haditha: our aircraft used Paveway IVs to neutralise yet another large car-bomb, and destroy two ISIL-held buildings. The fourth strike was with a Brimstone missile, which eliminated a pair of terrorists, mounted on a motorcycle, who were attempting to plant an improvised explosive device.
Also in western Iraq, a Reaper fired a Hellfire missile to attack an ISIL vehicle check-point, used by the terrorists to extort tolls from passing traffic and thereby restrict free movement by the civilian population.’

 

November 30th-December 1st 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (5,627-5,638)
Syria 1 strikes (2,944)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, France

From CJTF-OIR:
‘‘On Nov. 30, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one strike using remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Coalition military forces conducted one strike in Iraq in support of Coalition operations using fighter aircraft. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

*       Near Al Hawl, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

*       Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
*       Near Habbaniyah, one strike destroyed an ISIL building.
*       Near Makhmur, one strike denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Ramadi, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL command and control nodes, an ISIL staging area, and an ISIL weapons cache, damaged two ISIL command and control nodes, two ISIL buildings, and denied ISIL access to terrain.
*       Near Sinjar, three strikes [all British] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions.
*       Near Al Qaim, one strike [France with other Coalition partners] struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) facility.
*       Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck inoperable Coalition equipment denying ISIL access in support of Coalition operations.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-7mHjD-Tw

From UK MoD:
‘On Monday 30 November, UK GR4s were once again in action, supporting the Kurdish peshmerga south of Sinjar. Three heavy machine-gun positions were identified, and each struck accurately by a Paveway IV. As is normal, a Voyager tanker provided air to air refuelling for the RAF Tornados, as well as being available to refuel other coalition jets.
Other RAF assets making a significant contribution to the coalition air campaign include Sentinel and Air Seeker strategic surveillance aircraft, which play a key role in gathering intelligence on terrorist activity in Syria and Iraq. In addition, Hercules transport aircraft provide essential logistic support to the British forces deployed on the operation, particularly the UK military training teams inside Iraq, who are working with other coalition partners to develop the Iraqi ground forces’ capability and effectiveness.’

From French MoD:
[French raid with at least one other Coalition partner on Al Qaim]

‘Le lundi 30 novembre 2015 en début de soirée, les chasseurs français de l’opération Chammal ont participé à un raid au-dessus de l’Irak. Situé dans la région d’Al Qaim, l’objectif visé était un site industriel utilisé par Daech pour le stockage d’explosifs et l’assemblage d’engins explosifs improvisés (IED).
Des Mirage 2000 de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie et des Super Etendard du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, ont été engagés dans ce raid mené conjointement avec des aéronefs de la coalition. La mission a duré près d’1 heure.
L’installation visée était utilisée par Daech comme lieu de stockage de matières explosives et de fabrication à grande échelle d’IED et de voitures piégées (VBIED). Ce sont de tels engins explosifs qui permettent à Daech de conduire notamment des attaques kamikazes et des attentats à la voiture piégée. En frappant ce type d’objectif, la coalition cherche donc à détruire les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.’

French raid on Al Qaim November 30th 2015

AFCENT monthly summary
To November 30th 2015

From Australian MoD:
Update to November 30th 2015

F/A-18 IRAQ
Month	Sorties	Hours	Munitions
F/A-18F
Sep-14	4	10	0
Oct-14	79	638	25
Nov-14	62	489	49
Dec-14	76	586	61
Jan-15	70	601	53
Feb-15	66	541	35
Mar-15	61	496	55
F/A-18F Total	418	3361	278
F/A-18A
Mar-15	22	160	8
Apr-15	72	536	43
May-15	66	484	45
Jun-15	72	513	42
Jul-15	66	486	42
Aug-15	74	544	39
Sep-15	60	454	37
Oct-15	78	570	34
Nov-15	70	540	73
F/A-18A Total	580	4287	363
Total	998	7,648	641

F/A-18 SYRIA
Month	Sorties	Hours	Munitions
F/A-18F
Sep-14	0	0	0
Oct-14	0	0	0
Nov-14	0	0	0
Dec-14	0	0	0
Jan-15	0	0	0
Feb-15	0	0	0
Mar-15	0	0	0
F/A-18F Total	0	0	0
F/A-18A
Mar-15	0	0	0
Apr-15	0	0	0
May-15	0	0	0
Jun-15	0	0	0
Jul-15	0	0	0
Aug-15	0	0	0
Sep-15	18	143	2
Oct-15	0	0	0
Nov-15	0	0	0
F/A-18A Total	18	143	2
Total	18	143	2

E-7A IRAQ/SYRIA
Month	Sorties	Hours	Entered Syrian Airspace
Sep-14	2	9	0
Oct-14	21	276	0
Nov-14	15	182	0
Dec-14	15	157	0
Jan-15	11	133	0
Feb-15	10	107	0
Mar-15	12	157	0
Apr-15	9	101	0
May-15	9	111	0
Jun-15	10	133	0
Jul-15	9	123	0
Aug-15	10	133	0
Sep-15	10	116	10
Oct-15	11	128	11
Nov-15	9	117	10
Total	163	1,983	31

KC-30A IRAQ/SYRIA
Month	Sorties	Hours	Fuel (lbs)
Sep-14	4	17	97,372
Oct-14	30	231	2,405,658
Nov-14	34	269	2,613,521
Dec-14	37	294	3,246,495
Jan-15	36	321	3,204,936
Feb-15	28	235	2,425,352
Mar-15	34	277	2,790,184
Apr-15	38	296	3,294,743
May-15	33	263	2,894,191
Jun-15	34	262	2,796,804
Jul-15	39	280	2,982,550
Aug-15	37	280	2,368,105
Sep-15	32	262	2,580,300
Oct-15	26	207	2,017,150
Nov-15	25	213	2,038,550
Total	467	3,707	37,755,911