Monthly summary: Below are all known daily coalition military reports relating to the air war against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria for June 2015. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as indicating where possible civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties may have occurred.
June 1st/2nd 2015
Iraq 10 strikes (2,642-2,651)
Syria 5 strikes (1,676-1,680)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 2nd 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 1, and 8 a.m., June 2, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition strikes compliment ground force activities against Daesh across Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Coalition advise and assist elements and build partner capacity trainers remain an essential component of our partner’s ability to be successful in an environment of non-linearity.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck three large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL command and control facility, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL truck and an ISIL weapons cache.
* Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
* Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck three ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL buildings and three ISIL heavy machine guns.
* Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system.’
French airmen at their newly inaugurated base in Jordan, June 1 2015 (Ministère de la Défense)
June 2nd/3rd 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (2,652-2,669)
Syria 4 strikes (1,681-1,684)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 3rd 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 2, and 8 a.m., June 3, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition struck Daesh targets in 10 different locations across Iraq,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These strikes were in support of our ISF partners and their efforts to drive out Daesh terrorists.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL armored vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL VBIED facility.
• Near Ar Rutbah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying three ISIL vehicles.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL structures, two ISIL IEDs and two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL tunnel system, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 2 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions in the vicinity of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
From Danish MoD:
Summary for week ending June 2nd 2015
[Reports 9 new missions, 20 bombs dropped (c 6 strikes) in Salah al Din, Al Anbar and Ninawa provinces.]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 26. maj fløjet 9 missioner og anvendt 20 bomber.
02-06-2015 – kl. 15:13
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Al Anbar og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygninger og fjendtlige våbensystemer.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her gennemføres et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål, hvor flyene flyver direkte til målet, anvender bomber og flyver retur. I denne uge har målene for bomberne været bygninger.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 365 missioner og anvendt 322 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
From Dutch MoD:
Summary for week ending June 2nd 2015
[Reports 10 new strikes, though no detail of munitions dropped.]
‘F-16 jachtvliegtuigen vlogen ongeveer 10 missies boven Irak. Hierbij zijn meerdere ISIS doelen gebombardeerd.’
June 3rd/4th 2015
Iraq 9 strikes (2,670-2,678)
Syria 8 strikes (1,685-1,692)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
70 civilians reported killed at al Hawija, Iraq
3 civilians reported killed at Umm Hajra, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 4th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 3, and 8 a.m., June 4, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The application of Coalition pressure on Daesh C2, logistics and tactical-level terrorists continues,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The cumulative effect of this pressure is advancing the incapacitation of Daesh systematically.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units, destroying seven ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL excavators and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and two ISIL mortar positions, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL structure.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL excavator.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL buildings and two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns and two ISIL buildings.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 3 June, a Tornado patrol in northern Iraq attacked another ISIL heavy machine-gun position.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On June 3, 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 Haditha using precision guided munitions.’
Defence minister Steven Vandeput makes a surprise visit to Belgian military trainers in Iraq, June 3 2015 (Belgian MoD)
June 4th/5th 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (2,679-2,693)
Syria 4 strikes (1,693-1,696)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 5th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 4, and 8 a.m., June 5, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using bomber, attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition is committed to degrading and defeating Daesh by, with, and through our regional partners,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From UK MoD:
‘The following day [Thursday June 4th 2015], a further Tornado mission employed Paveways to destroy a building from which terrorists were firing on advancing peshmerga soldiers, and then an ISIL supply warehouse north of Mosul.
In western Iraq, a Reaper destroyed a vehicle and trailer transporting ammunition.
In the early hours of Friday 5 June, Tornados provided further support to the Iraqi army in Anbar province, attacking an ISIL weapons cache and a mortar position.
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 4 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northwest of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.
On 4 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Sinjar using precision guided munitions.’
From French MoD:
Update for week ending June 4th 2015:
[23 sorties and 3 strikes against ground targets in the vicinity of Sinjar and Tal Afar.]
‘La force Chammal poursuit ses missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armées en étroite collaboration avec les autres pays de la coalition.
L’activité aérienne hebdomadaire s’est traduite par 23 sorties aériennes et 3 frappes contre des objectifs au sol. Au cours de ces sorties, 4 objectifs ont été neutralisés dans les secteurs de Sinjar et Tal Afar.’
June 5th/6th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,694-2,707)
Syria 7 strikes (1,697-1,703)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
4 to 5 civilians reported killed at Aneh, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 6th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 5, and 8 a.m., June 6, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition targeting process minimizes collateral damage and maximizes precise effects on Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Air crews are making smart decisions and applying tactical patience every day.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, two ISIL anti-tank weapons and ISIL IED manufacturing material.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL motorcycle.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar position, destroying an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL IED.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL sniper position, destroying an ISIL vehicle.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Friday 5 June a Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided overwatch to Iraqi troops in Anbar province. Patrolling over a known ISIL compound, the Reaper’s operators observed a group of terrorists unloading supplies from a vehicle, and conducted a successful attack with a GBU-12 guided bomb.’
Dutch MPs visit an Air Task Force facility in the Middle East, June 5 2015 (Dutch MoD)
June 6th/7th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (2,708-2,718)
Syria 11 strikes (1,704-1,714)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
6 to 7 friendly forces reported killed at Fallujah, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 7th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., June 6, and 8 a.m., June 7, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition is keeping the pressure on Daesh throughout Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The steady, continuous pressure being applied by ground forces and coalition airstrikes is degrading Daesh and clearly inhibiting their operational freedom, span of control, military capacity and fighter morale.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and a vehicle.
* Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL ant-aircraft artillery piece and an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positons, an ISIL rocket system, an ISIL motorcycle and an ISIL weapon transportation vehicle.
* Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles and two ISIL mortar systems.
Iraq
* Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Bayji, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL bridge, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL rocket position, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL building.
* Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 6 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north of Bayji using precision guided munitions.’
June 7th/8th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,719-2,732)
Syria 7 strikes (1,715-1,721)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
8 civilians reported killed at Sereen, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 8th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 7. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“We have conducted nearly 1,900 dynamic airstrikes during the campaign in Iraq, enabled by coalition Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) located in our Combined Joint Operations Centers, which have resulted in the destruction of approximately 70 VBIEDS, 800 vehicles (technical and tactical), 650 buildings/facilities, 600 fighting positions and 60 boats in the possession of Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These JTACs have access to fused intelligence, operational situational awareness tools, direct communications with coalition aircraft, and real-time surveillance and reconnaissance assets, which has allowed them to be a highly effective component of the strike process and its effectiveness on the battlefield.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, two airstrikes struck two ISIL crude oil collection points.
• Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL IED facility.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL tanker and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes [1 British] destroyed two ISIL staging positions and seven ISIL vehicles.
• Near Hit, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck two ISIL mortar firing positions.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL mortar system, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL tunnel entrance.‘
From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 7 June, another Reaper engaged on surveillance duties tracked an ISIL truck moving at high speed on a road close to the border with Syria; a Hellfire missile scored a direct hit on the vehicle.
That night, an RAF Tornado GR4 patrol provided support to both the Kurdish peshmerga in north of the country, and to the Iraqi army further south. Near Sinjar, peshmerga came into contact with an ISIL team armed with rocket-propelled grenades, who were fortified inside a building. In a carefully planned attack to avoid any risk to the Kurdish forces very close to the target, the Tornados successfully destroyed the building with a single Paveway IV guided bomb.
The two Tornados then flew south to the area around Bayji, where a group of terrorists had been observed gathering in a large building, preparing an attack on an Iraqi army unit. A strike with two Paveways demolished the building.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 7 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area in the vicinity of Mosul using precision guided munitions.
June 8th-9th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,733- 2,746)
Syria 9 strikes (1,722-1,738)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 9th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 8. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.“The Coalition employs a detailed process involving technical and tactical means to verify the results of each airstrike executed,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “This allows the Coalition, with relative certainty, to provide post-strike analysis of the impact and effect each strike is having on Daesh terrorists and their capabilities.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying three resupply boats, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
* Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL structures.
* Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck two ISIL heavy machine guns.
* Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying two ISIL buildings, two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system.
* Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL buildings, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL rocket system and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.’
June 9th-10th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,747-2,762)
Syria 5 strikes (1,731-1,735)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 10th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 9. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition Combat Air Patrols (CAPs) are airborne continuously over the operations area, providing rapid, flexible and lethal fires to our partners engaged in the fight against Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Having armed aircraft airborne and ready to strike in synchronization with ground force maneuver or Daesh observed activities on a nonlinear battlefield, is a key component of the Campaign’s successes to date.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike [Canadian] struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL crude oil collection point.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL resupply vehicle.
• Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar system, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar system, destroying an ISIL building, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike truck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL mortar firing position and an ISIL building, destroying five ISIL buildings, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an an ISIL rocket propelled grenade cache.
• Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, two ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL rocket firing position, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL rocket and an ISIL tunnel system.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 9 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS compound near Al Hasakah, Syria, using precision guided munitions.’
From Danish MoD:
Summary for week ending June 9th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions which drop 6 bombs – c 2 strikes]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 2. juni fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 6 bomber.
09-06-2015 – kl. 15:10
Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Al Anbar og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygningsværker og fjendtlige våbensystemer.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her gennemføres et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål, hvor flyene flyver direkte til målet, anvender bomber og flyver retur. I denne uge har målene for bomberne været bygningsværker.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 375 missioner og anvendt 328 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
From Dutch MoD:
Summary for week ending June 9th 2015
[12 new missions bombing “several targets of terror“]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen 12 missies boven Irak. Ze bombardeerden meerdere doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.’
June 10th-11th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,763-2,775)
Syria 16 strikes (1,736-1,751)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
3 civilians reported killed at Arbeed, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 11th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 10. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition aircrew professionalism continues to be the catalyst for successful strike operations within the complex battlespace of Syria and Iraq where the combatant/civilian distinction is blurred,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Aircrews, as well as our Strike Approval Authorities, employ tactical patience, methodical procedures, proportionality and process integrity as they execute their actions in accordance with the Law of Armed Conflict.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
* Near Ar Raqqah, seven airstrikes struck six ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL improvised rocket assisted munitions, two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL resupply points, two ISIL VBIEDs, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL VBIED warehouse.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four airstrikes struck four ISIL crude oil collection points.
* Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building and an ISIL mortar firing position.
Iraq
* Near Al Qaim, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
* Near Bayji, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles and three ISIL structures.
* Near Haditha, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar firing position.
* Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage and an ISIL heavy machine gun, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying three ISIL structures, two ISIL rocket propelled grenades, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL tunnel system.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL mortar firing positions, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 10 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Bayji using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 10 June, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft patrolling near Iraq’s border with Syria destroyed an ISIL vehicle.’
June 11th-12th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,776-2,788)
Syria 10 strikes (1,752-1,761)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
50 civilians reported killed at Hawijah, Iraq
5 to 9 civilians confirmed killed at Slouk, Syria
1 civilian reported killed at Mohassan, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 12th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 10. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Airstrikes today continue to attack Daesh support zones as well as Daesh tactical units engaging friendly forces,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Attacking support zones impacts Daesh morale and their ability to sustain the fight in forward tactical battle areas.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Ar Raqqah, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL rocket system.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four airstrikes struck four ISIL crude oil collection points.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position.
Iraq
* Near Kirkuk, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL motorcycle.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL staging area.
* Near Ramadi, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator, an ISIL tank and an ISIL artillery piece.
* Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck four ISIL tactical units and an ISIL rocket, destroying five ISIL structures, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL mortar firing position and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.
* Near Walweed, [sic – believed to be Al Waleed] two airstrikes (possibly one British) destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 11 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northwest of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday 11 June, two Tornado GR4s provided close air support to advancing peshmerga near Sinjar who had come under fire from an ISIL sniper team located in an isolated building; this was demolished by a direct hit from a Paveway.
The GR4s then flew south to assist the Iraqi army near Ar Rutbah, where they used a Brimstone missile to destroy a terrorist armoured personnel carrier.’
From French MoD
Summary for week ending June 11th 2015
[Reports 15 new sorties and 8 strikes against ground targets in the vicinity of Mosul, Sinjar, Tal Afar and Baiji.]
‘La force Chammal poursuit ses missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armées en étroite collaboration avec les autres pays de la coalition. L’activité aérienne hebdomadaire s’est traduite par 15 sorties aériennes et 8 frappes contre des objectifs au sol. Au cours de ces sorties, 9 objectifs ont été neutralisés dans les secteurs de Mossoul, Sinjar, Tall Afar et Baiji.
Un avion E-3F, déployé au Qatar depuis le 15 mars 2015, a participé aux opérations aériennes jusqu’au 10 juin, date à laquelle il a été désengagé.
En parallèle, au sol, les militaires français dédiés au volet formation de l’opération Chammal poursuivent leur mission au profit de 300 militaires de l’ICTS, ainsi que de la 6e division irakienne pour des formations en contre-IED.’
French strike air craft in the Middle East, June 2015 (Ministère de la Défense)
June 12th-13th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (2,789-2,800)
Syria 3 strikes (1,762-1,764)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada, France
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 13th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 12. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition continues to strike Daesh terrorists in complex and congested urban terrain in Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Although urban terrain hinders force movements during conventional military operations, the vertical dimension combined with state-of-the-art technology, allows coalition air forces the ability to successfully support our partners at the tactical level.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles, two ISIL fuel tankers and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket firing positon.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL mortar firing positions, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL structure.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes [1 French] struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL sniper positon, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns and three ISIL structures.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 12 June 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 Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
From French MoD:
[France issues a special report on its 150th airstrike against Daesh in Iraq]
‘Le 12 juin dernier, au cours d’une mission de plus de cinq heures, une patrouille de deux Mirage 2000 D en mission de reconnaissance armée a engagé trois positions de combat de Daech dans la région de Tall Afar. Il s’agissait de la 150ème frappe française.
La patrouille de chasseurs, équipée du pod de désignation laser Damoclès, a porté ses frappes entre 14h14 et 14h19, heure de Paris avec trois bombes guidées laser, deux GBU12 et une GBU49. Opérant depuis la Jordanie, les Mirage 2000D ont effectué deux ravitaillements en vol à l’aide d’un avion ravitailleur C135 de la coalition, engagé dans l’opération Inherent Resolve, dont Chammal est la contribution française.
From UK MoD:
‘The Kurdish peshmerga have liberated significant swathes of territory in northern Iraq from ISIL control, including key towns such as Rabiyah and Zumar, and rescued the Yazidi refugees who were besieged on Mount Sinjar.
A recent offensive, which RAF and other coalition aircraft supported, succeeded in driving back the terrorists to the west of Kirkuk. In this area are a number of villages from which ISIL have driven out the civilian population and the deserted villages have then been transformed into large fortified strongholds and terrorist training camps. Several of these have already been targeted by coalition aircraft and overrun by the peshmerga.
A large coordinated operation on Friday 12 June focused on a location behind the current front line, west of Kirkuk and north of Bayji. Extensive reconnaissance allowed a large number of terrorist targets to be identified inside the perimeter of the complex. Careful planning allowed a number of coalition aircraft, including RAF Tornado GR4s which dropped ten Paveway IV precision guided bombs, to conduct a coordinated air strike on these key targets and disrupt ISIL efforts to recover from the successful peshmerga offensives to the north, and Iraqi army operations around Bayji and Tikrit to the south.’
British military trainers with Iraqi forces in Irbil (Ministry of Defence)
June 13th-14th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (2,801-2,812)
Syria 1 strikes (1,765)
Confirmed actions: US
6 to 20 civilians reported killed at Tal Abyad, Syria
3 children reported killed at Kheshan, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 14th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 13. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition is applying a deliberate approach to targeting Daesh vehicles and weapons in Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “We are also striking Daesh units whenever they expose themselves away from their hides among the civilian population.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL staging position.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar positon.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL excavators, two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade and an ISIL tunnel system.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL rocket firing position and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.’
June 14th-15th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,813-2,828)
Syria 3 strikes (1,766-1,768)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 15th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 14. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes are exacting a high price on Daesh terrorists across Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Since fall 2014, Kurdish forces in both Iraq and Syria, enabled by the Coalition, have only taken territory from Daesh, never ceding it.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL motorcycles, two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL tunnel systems and an ISIL communication tower.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
* Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL tunnel entrance and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed six ISIL bunkers.
* Near Makhmur, four airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL staging areas and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL structures and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL mortar firing positions, an ISIL rocket firing positon and an ISIL rocket system.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL tunnel systems and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.
* Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL vehicle.’
From UK MoD:
‘Late on Sunday 14 June a pair of GR4s conducted a series of three successful attacks with Paveways on a terrorist team armed with rocket-propelled grenades and also two ISIL heavy machine-gun positions, all of which were engaged in combat with the Kurdish forces.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 14 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck three ISIS fighting positions, one west of Kirkuk, one northwest of Tal Afar, and one northwest of Mosul, all using precision guided munitions.’
June 15th-16th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,829-2,844)
Syria 9 strikes (1,769-1,777)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 16th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 15. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Our airstrikes are targeting Daesh terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Kurdish successes, enabled by Coalition airstrikes, are exposing Daesh military capabilities and terrorists for subsequent removal from the battlefield.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL excavator.
* Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Tal Abyad, five airstrikes struck three large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles.
Iraq
* Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL structure.
* Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL structure.
* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, seven airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL excavator, an ISIL rocket system, an ISIL structure and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL motorcycle.
* Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying three ISIL structures, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL fighting positions.’
June 16th-17th 2015
Iraq 7 strikes (2,845-2,851)
Syria 4 strikes (1,778-1,781)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 17th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 16. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“As part of our campaign, Daesh is being systematically removed from the battlefield,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Coalition aviation, combined with ground force maneuver, forms an accelerant for these activities.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL antenna arrays and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike [British] destroyed an ISIL resupply vehicle and an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL armored vehicles.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike [Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing positon, destroying an ISIL structure.
• Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL fighting positons, three ISIL tunnel entrances, an ISIL structure and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.’
From UK MoD:
‘An RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft conducted an armed reconnaissance mission over western Iraq [Baghdadi] on Tuesday 16 June. Whilst investigating the suspected location of a hidden ISIL weapons cache, a number of terrorists were identified loading a vehicle with arms and supplies. The Reaper’s crew confirmed there were no civilians at risk in the area, and destroyed the vehicle with a Hellfire missile.
The Reaper also provided surveillance support to a further attack on a nearby terrorist position by a coalition fast jet.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 16 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending June 16th 2015
[Reports 4 new missions with one bomb dropped]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 9. juni fløjet 4 missioner og anvendt 1 bombe.
16-06-2015 – kl. 13:59
Størstedelen af ugens missioner har været aflyst pga. sandstorme i Kuwait. Dog har de danske F-16-fly fløjet 4 missioner, som alle har været offensive. Missionerne har været i, Salah al Din, Al-Anbar og Ninawa provinserne.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her patruljerer flyene over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 379 missioner og anvendt 329 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
From Dutch MoD:
Report for week ending June 16th 2015
[Announces 20 new missions which “successfully bombed multiple ISIL terror targets”]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen ongeveer 20 missies boven Irak. Ze ondersteunden Irakese grondtroepen en bombardeerden met succes meerdere doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.’
June 17th-18th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,852-2,867)
Syria 6 strikes (1,782-1,787)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 18th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 17. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using bomber, attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Daesh fielded terrorist forces were the focus of today’s strikes,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “This enables our ground force partners to operate from a tactical advantage.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL tunnel systems.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Abyad, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL excavator.
Iraq
* Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL pontoon bridge.
* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL rocket rails and an ISIL bunker.
* Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck multiple defensive obstacles and fighting positions.
* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL excavator.
* Near Tal Afar, five airstrikes [3 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL bunker and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL buildings, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL VBIED.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 17 June, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri flew to north-western Iraq [Tal Afar] to provide close air support for peshmerga operations in the area. The GR4s took over from another coalition flight, which had already conducted successful air strikes in the area, and our aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to hit three more terrorist positions which had opened fire on the Kurdish forces, including two ISIL heavy machine-gun teams.’
June 18th-19th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,866-2,880)
Syria 11 strikes (1,788-1,798)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
2 women reported killed at Tal Abyad, Syria
2 to 4 civilians reported killed at Slouk, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 19th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 18. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Overnight, the coalition continued to strike Daesh crude oil collection points in Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Attacking Daesh revenue generation activities remains a priority for the coalition.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL weapons manufacturing building.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, four airstrikes struck three ISIL crude oil collection points.
• Near Tal Abyad, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL bunkers and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL rocket firing position and an ISIL structure, destroying an ISIL excavator, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL rocket and an ISIL tank.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns and four ISIL structures.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 19 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions, one northwest of Mosul and another in the vicinity of Sinjar, using precision guided munitions.’
From French MoD:
Summary for week ending June 18th 2015
[19 new sorties, with 7 strikes against ground targets]
‘La force Chammal poursuit ses missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armée en étroite collaboration avec les autres pays de la coalition. L’activité aérienne hebdomadaire s’est traduite par 19 sorties aériennes et 7 frappes contre des objectifs au sol.
Cette semaine, la force Chammal a réalisé sa 150e frappe contre le groupe terroriste Daech. Au-delà des frappes, les missions aériennes de renseignement conduites par les aéronefs quotidiennement sont primordiales. Elles ne sont pas seulement un préalable nécessaire aux missions de frappes : elles sont à elles seules fondamentales pour cartographier l’adversaire et analyser son comportement en coordination avec nos alliés. Le produit de ces missions est exploité en synergie au sein de la coalition.
A Bagdad, une partie des militaires qui armaient le détachement de formation a été relevée le 16 juin. Ce détachement poursuit les formations spécifiques dispensées aux stagiaires de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) et de la 6e division irakienne. D’autres cours vont prochainement débuter notamment pour former les futurs moniteurs de l’ICTS.
Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise 700 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces irakiennes dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale et six Mirage2000D), d’un avion de contrôle aérien E3F et d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2.’
From Dutch MoD:
[Netherlands announces it has extended mission mandate in Iraq to October 2016]
‘Het huidige mandaat voor de Nederlandse deelname aan de strijd tegen ISIS loopt tot 1 oktober aanstaande en is nu verlengd tot 1 oktober 2016. “Meer dan ooit is onze interne veiligheid verbonden met externe veiligheid”, aldus minister Bert Koenders (Buitenlandse Zaken). “Dat is de reden waarom Nederland zijn internationale verantwoordelijkheid neemt en daarnaast inzet op een versterkte politieke strategie in Irak.”
Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert: “Deze brute terroristische organisatie is een aanslag op alles waar wij voor staan”. Volgens haar is voortgezette militaire inzet, als onderdeel van een bredere politieke strategie, dan ook hard nodig. “De methoden en handelingen van ISIS zijn onacceptabel. Onmenselijk en een regelrechte schending van de fundamentele rechten van de mens”, aldus de ministers.
Na 1 oktober [2015] aanstaande zet Nederland de deelname aan de luchtcampagne tegen ISIS voort met 4 F-16’s, ondersteund door ongeveer 200 militairen. Verder blijft Nederland met 130 militairen Iraakse strijdkrachten en Peshmerga trainen. Ook is het voornemen om met België te gaan samenwerken. Onder voorbehoud van politieke besluitvorming neemt België de Nederlandse inzet vanaf juli 2016 over voor de duur van een jaar.’
A Netherlands F-16 refuels over the Middle East (Dutch MoD)
June 19th-20th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (2,881-2,896)
Syria 6 strikes (1,799-1,804)
Confirmed actions: US
2 women reported killed at Arbeed, Syria
1 civilian reported killed at Raqaa, Syria
1 civilian confirmed injured at Tall, al Adwaniyah, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 20th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 19. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“A coalition airstrike hit a Daesh checkpoint near Al Qaim, Iraq,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The desired effect of such strikes is to reduce their ability to restrict the movement of, and extort from, the population in Daesh held areas.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL motorcycle.
• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL checkpoint, destroying an ISIL storage container.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL VBIEDs and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Mosul, six airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, three ISIL staging areas and an ISIL tank, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL sniper position.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.’
June 20th-21st 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (2,897-2,914)
Syria 3 strikes (1,805-1,807)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 21st 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 20. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition’s air power asymmetric advantages continue to yield successes,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Strike, reconnaissance, surveillance and tactical lift platforms have performed superbly.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL IED, an ISIL structure and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ar Rutbah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL supply truck.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck an ISIL safe house and an ISIL headquarters.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL rocket and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL mortar system, three ISIL fighting positions and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 20 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position south east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
June 21st-22nd 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (2,915-2,936)
Syria 7 strikes (1,808-1,814)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 22nd 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 21. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition struck Daesh in northern Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Anti-ISIL forces in northern Syria have proven to be an effective and dependable force.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL excavator, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Tal Abyad, five airstrikes struck one large and four small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket firing position.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Hit, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL structure.
• Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck an ISIL VBIED factory.
• Near Mosul, five airstrikes [1 UK] struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, an ISIL rocket firing position and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying three ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL building, an ISIL motorcycle and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, five airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL staging areas, destroying three ISIL tunnel systems, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL cache and an ISIL mortar system.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes [1 UK] struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL tunnel system, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL mortar firing position.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 21 June, a pair of Tornado GR4s, supported by a Voyager tanker, flew from RAF Akrotiri to provide close air support to the Kurdish peshmerga. In a wide-ranging patrol across northern Iraq, the GR4s responded to requests for assistance from the peshmerga, as ISIL terrorist positions were encountered. In the north-west, near Tal Afar, the RAF aircraft conducted a successful attack with a Paveway IV guided bomb on a mortar position that had opened fire on the Kurdish troops.
They then destroyed a second mortar team, operating from a building near Kisik, before flying east to the area of Mosul, where a heavy machine-gun position had been located, firing from a building. This was destroyed by another highly accurate Paveway attack.
In the west of the country, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided overwatch for Iraqi army operations in Anbar province. In the course of this patrol, the Reaper’s crew identified a vehicle in use by the ISIL terrorists and struck it with a Hellfire missile. Other vital air operations continue to be flown daily – the Tornado and Reaper are highly valued by the coalition air commanders for their reconnaissance capabilities as well as their ground attack role, and RAF Sentry, Rivet Joint and Sentinel aircraft comprise a significant proportion of the coalition’s overall command and surveillance assets, which are so important for gathering the best possible intelligence on the terrorist network.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 21 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position west of Fallujah, using precision guided munitions.’
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 launches for a strike mission in Southwest Asia, June 10, 2015. (USMC/ Cpl. Leah Agler)
June 22nd-23rd 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,937-2,950)
Syria 3 strikes (1,815-1,817)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 23 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 22. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition air power provides a significant advantage for ground forces in hybrid warfare,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “We see this materializing daily in support of our enabled partners within the battlespace.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed seven ISIL rocket rails.
• Near Hit, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft weapon.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck multiple ISIL staging areas.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL bunker.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Waleed, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.’
From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending June 23rd:
[Reports 9 missions and 5 bombs dropped, in Salah al Din, Ninawa and Al Anbar]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 16. juni fløjet 9 missioner og anvendt 5 bomber.
23-06-2015 – kl. 16:30
Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Ninawa og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger og materiel.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.
På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.
Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 388 missioner og anvendt 334 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
From Dutch MoD:
Report for week ending 23rd June 2015
[Reports “about” 20 missions, the 1000th flight of a Dutch F-16, and confirms the extension of the Netherlands’ involvement in the war for another year]
‘Nederland verlengt zijn deelname aan de strijd tegen ISIS en de VN-missie Minusma in Mali met een jaar. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties van 15 tot 21 juni.
Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen ongeveer 20 missies boven Irak. Ze ondersteunden Irakese grondtroepen en bombardeerden met succes meerdere doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. De Air Task Force Middle-East ging voor de 1.000e keer met een F-16 de lucht in.
Samen met coalitiepartners rondden Nederlandse trainers in Erbil de 4e en 5e infanteriecursus voor Koerdische Pershmerga af. Een nieuwe cursus is inmiddels begonnen. Coalitie-instructeurs beëindigde ook de op 16 mei in Bagdad gestarte scherpschuttersopleiding voor Irakese militairen.’
Netherlands marks 1,000th armed sortie against Islamic State in Iraq (Dutch MoD)
June 23rd-24th 2015
Iraq 8 strikes (2,951-2,958)
Syria 1 strikes (1,818)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 24 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 23. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition is dedicated to protecting noncombatants while striking Daesh targets,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “We strike with precision while always considering the appropriate level of risk and proportionality.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL staging area.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL staging areas, destroying three ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL building.’
From UK MoD:
‘Overnight on 23/24 June, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager tanker aircraft, provided close air support to Kurdish peshmerga fighting the terrorists in northern Iraq.
Near Kisik, a Kurdish unit reported that it was engaged in a firefight with a terrorist group, who were directing machine-gun and mortar fire at them from a fortified building. The RAF GR4s struck the building with a direct hit from a Paveway IV guided bomb, and the peshmerga subsequently reported that the ISIL group had been destroyed.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 23 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area in the vicinity of Sinjar using precision guided munitions.’
June 24th-25th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (2,959-2,971)
Syria 3 strikes (1,819-1,821)
Confirmed actions: US
23 civilians allegedly killed at Mosul, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 25th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 24. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition aircrew legerity underpins the success of the air campaign,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Their contributions each and every day to this fight cannot be overstated.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tank.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL road.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL structure.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL bunker.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL fighting position and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas and an ISIL mortar firing position.’
June 25th-26th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (2,972-2,985)
Syria 14 strikes (1,822-1,835)
Confirmed actions: US
5 to 7 civilians reported killed at Mahmoudiya, Iraq
17 civilians reported killed at Qayyarah, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 26 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 25. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition struck multiple Daesh terrorist targets in northern Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Many of these strikes were in response to Daesh attacks against anti-ISIL forces, who repelled all attempts by the terrorists to take ground.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL excavator.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Kobani, 10 airstrikes struck two large and six small ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL vehicles, three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL mortar firing positions and two ISIL staging areas.
• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL vehicles, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL structure, an ISIL staging area and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL checkpoint, an ISIL staging area and an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position.’
From French MoD:
For week ending June 25th 2015
[Reports 38 new sorties and 11 strikes destroying around 30 targets]
On 25th June: ‘Au cours de cette période, 38 sorties aériennes ont été menées par les avions de la force. Ces missions ont permis, outre d’alimenter le renseignement de la coalition sur les unités de Daech, la réalisation de 11 frappes et la neutralisation d’une trentaine d’objectifs dont un bâtiment qui servait à l’élaboration de véhicules suicide, dans un centre logistique du groupe terroriste. En parallèle, les formations dispensées sur le sol irakien se poursuivent au profit des forces irakiennes (Peshmergas, ICTS, et 6e division irakienne).’
A French combat aircraft embarks on an evening mission (Ministère de la Défense)
June 26th-27th 2015
Iraq 7 strikes (2,986-2,992)
Syria 14 strikes (1,836-1,849)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
1 civilian reported killed at al Mayadeen, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 27 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 26. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes maintain pressure on Daesh across northern Syria, including their stronghold in Ar Raqqah, Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Daesh’s retreat at Tal Abyad, combined with defeats across northern Syria by anti-ISIL forces, provides an assessment about Daesh credibility as an effective conventional fighting force.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL tank and an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL assembly area.
• Near Ar Raqqah, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL excavators, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL remotely piloted aircraft.
• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL boats, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL mortar tube.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun firing position, destroying an ISIL building.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Friday 26 June, a Reaper on patrol over western Iraq located an engineering vehicle, used by ISIL to construct defences in the area. Despite the efforts to conceal the vehicle, the Reaper was able to destroy the target with a Hellfire missile. ‘
RAF Reaper strike in Iraq on June 26 2015
June 27th-28th 2015
Iraq 10 strikes (2,993-3,002)
Syria 17 strikes (1,850-1,866)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 28 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 27. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes routinely deprive Daesh of key combat capabilities, which creates opportunities for our partners on the ground,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These opportunities allow our partners in Iraq and Syria to be successful against these terrorists.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Aleppo, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL staging area, destroying five ISIL excavators, two ISIL fighting positions, an artillery piece and a mortar system.
• Near Kobani, nine airstrikes struck three large and five small ISIL tactical units, destroying 10 ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL tanks and an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery piece and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun position, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL weapons cache.’
June 28th-29th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (3,003-3,017)
Syria 6 strikes (1,867-1,872)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
7 civilians reported killed at Hit, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 29 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 28. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Coalition airstrikes increase Daesh viscosity, as its capabilities are removed and its freedom of movement is impacted,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL crane.
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying eight ISIL boats, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes [1 UK] struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL logistics compound and an ISIL staging area.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and three ISIL heavy machine guns, destroying four ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, three ISIL bunkers and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL mortar firing positions, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.’
From UK MoD:
‘Iraqi soldiers fighting ISIL in the area of Bayji also received air support from the RAF, and on Sunday 28 June, Tornado GR4s, working closely with another coalition surveillance aircraft, were able to track a group of terrorists in a vehicle, and hit them with a Paveway IV bomb.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 28 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area and an ISIS compound west of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.’
June 29th-30th 2015
Iraq 9 strikes (3,020-3,028)
Syria 9 strikes (1,873-1,881)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
2 or more civilians injured or killed at Haditha, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘June 30 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 29. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Anti-Daesh fighters in northern Syria have proven to be a dependable and effective force,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition will continue to support them in a myriad of ways, including airstrikes.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL tank.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL excavator.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL excavators.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL tunnel system.
• Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL building.
• Near Waleed, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL armored personnel carriers.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Monday [June 29th], a Reaper tracked another engineering vehicle in western Iraq, which was being used to open up a supply route for the terrorists. Although the ISIL operators attempted to hide their vehicle, the Reaper’s crew were able to manoeuvre their aircraft into a good position for an accurate attack which destroyed the bulldozer.’
From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending June 30th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions and 17 bombs dropped in Salah al Din, Nineveh, and Anbar provinces]
On July 1st 2015: ‘Mission Update – RDAF F-16 Operation Inherent Resolve
De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 23. juni fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 17 bomber.
Af Værnsfælles ForsvarskommandoMissionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Ninawa og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger og materiel.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.’
From Dutch MoD:
Update for week ending June 30th 2015
[Report “about” 15 missions in Iraq and “multiple targets”]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen ongeveer 15 missies boven Irak. Hierbij zijn meerdere doelen van de terreurorganisatie ISIS gebombardeerd. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties van 22 tot 29 juni.’
June 30th – July 1st 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (3,029-3,040)
Syria 5 strikes (1,882-1,886)
Confirmed actions: US
2 civilians reported killed at Slouk, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 1st 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 30. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition continues to use air power responsibly,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Highly precise deliveries, detailed weaponeering, in-depth target development, collateral damage mitigation and maximized effects on Daesh, are characteristics of coalition airstrike operation in Iraq and Syria.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed seven ISIL vehicles.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL building.
• Near Rawah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
• Near Sinjar three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL sniper position, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Waleed, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.’
French ground troops guard aircraft at a Jordanian base (Ministère de la Défense)
From Australian MoD:
Monthly data for June 2015
Aircraft |
Sorties |
Hours |
Munitions/Fuel (lbs) |
| E7 | 10 | 133 | N/A |
| KC-30 | 34 | 262 | 2,796,804 |
| F/A 18A | 72 | 513 | 42 |
Monthly strike data for June 2015 from AFCENT
