Monthly summary: Below are all known daily coalition military reports relating to the air war against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria for July 2015. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as indicating where alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported.
July 1st/2nd 2015
Iraq 18 strikes (3,041-3,058)
Syria 10 strikes (1,887-1,896)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
22 civilians allegedly killed near Mosul, Iraq
11 civilians allegedly killed at Hawija, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 2nd 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 1. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and two ISIL antennas, destroying four ISIL vehicles, three ISIL bunkers, an ISIL structure and an ISIL building.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL structure.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL building.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes [2 British] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying nine ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL recoilless rifle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL tunnel system and an ISIL cave.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL structure.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL mortar firing positions and an ISIL fighting position, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Rawah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL bulldozer.
• Near Sinjar, four airstrikes struck three ISIL staging areas and an ISIL heavy machine gun, destroying two ISIL buildings.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Wednesday 1 July, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft patrolled western Iraq in support of the Iraqi army units operating in the area. Another coalition air patrol had identified an engineering vehicle which the ISIL terrorists had been using to construct defensive positions, and the Reaper was able to conduct a successful attack on the vehicle with a Hellfire missile.
Later that day, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, assisted by a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker, provided close air support to the Iraqi army south-east of Fallujah. A coalition surveillance platform located an ISIL mortar team, allowing the GR4s to carry out a successful attack with a Brimstone missile.
The GR4s also then dropped Paveway IV guided bombs on a tunnel network in the same area.’
A French Air Force Rafale approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015 (USAF/ Tech. Sgt Christopher Boitz)
July 2nd-3rd 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (3,059-3,073)
Syria 9 strikes (1,897-1,905)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 3rd 2015 – SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 2. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The Coalition maintains pressure on Daesh across the battlespace,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The cumulative effects of this pressure, over time, will enable the Coalition end state: the defeat of Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, an ISIL building, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL motorcycle.
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
* Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL fighting positons.
Iraq
* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL bunkers.
* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tunnel systems and an ISIL tunnel entrance.
* Near Haditha, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL bunkers, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL rocket system.
* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL checkpoint, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Rawah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 2 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north-west of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.
On 2 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two separate ISIS fighting positions, one in the vicinity of Sinjar and another north-east of Tal Afar, using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘The next day, Thursday 2 July, a Reaper destroyed another engineering vehicle in western Iraq, and a GR4 patrol continued to support the Iraqi forces near Fallujah, using Paveways to attack a network of fighting positions ahead of an Iraqi advance.’
From French MoD:
Update for week ending July 2nd 2015
[14 new missions resulting in 6 strikes in Mosul, Sinjar and Fallujah]
‘Cette semaine, 14 missions de renseignement ont été menées, qui ont conduit à 6 frappes dans les régions de Mossoul, Sinjar et Falloujah. 13 objectifs ont ainsi été détruits dont des positions de tir et un centre de transit de Daech.
Ces dernières missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armée portent le bilan total au 1er juillet 2015 à 964 sorties, 162 frappes qui ont permis la neutralisation de 252 objectifs.’
From Belgian MoD:
[Announces official end to its Operation Desert Falcon, as F-16’s return home]
‘Op 2 juli zijn zes Belgische F-16’s veilig en wel op de vliegbasis van Florennes geland. Sinds oktober 2014 voerden zij missies uit tegen de terreurgroep Islamitische Staat (IS) in Irak van op een vliegbasis in Jordanië.Operation Desert Falcon zit er op.
De vlucht naar huis duurde zes uur. “Het voelt goed om weer thuis te zijn”, vertelt één van de piloten, die gezien de omstandigheden liever anoniem wil blijven. “De sfeer zat goed en iedereen is veilig en wel terug.”
Naast verkenningsopdrachten, voerden de F-16’s kinetische operaties uit boven Iraaks grondgebied. Over de opdrachten zelf wordt er met enige voorzichtigheid gesproken. “De dagdagelijkse opdrachten voerden we voornamelijk onder Belgen uit, maar af en toe hadden we ook de gelegenheid om met de andere coalitiepartners te werken”, vertelt de piloot. “De vluchten duurden ongeveer vijf uur en dit zowel overdag als ’s nachts. Die wissel voel je wel, maar er was voldoende rust om de baterijen op te laden.” De piloten werden goed op de hoogte gehouden van alle activiteiten van IS en de grijpende beelden op de sociale media ontbraken er niet aan. “Als je dat ziet dan weet je waarom je daar bent”, benadrukt een andere piloot.
Op 24 september besliste de ministerraad om zes F-16’s en een groep van 120 militairen in steun naar Jordanië te sturen.’
Belgian F-16s which participated in Operation Desert Falcon, Oct 5 2014 to July 2 2015 (Belgian MoD)
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July 3rd-4th 2015
Iraq 9 strikes (3,074-3,082)
Syria 14 strikes (1,906-1,919)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 4 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 3. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter 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.
“Professional coalition aircrews continue to destroy Daesh terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Their patience, precision and resolve are the impetus for positive change in the battlespace.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL structures, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL excavator.
• Near Aleppo, four airstrikes struck four ISIL staging areas.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying seven ISIL fighting positons and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery, an ISIL fighting position and two ISIL bunkers.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes [both Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL building and an ISIL tunnel.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache and an ISIL light machine gun.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 3 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two separate ISIS fighting positions, one in the vicinity of Sinjar and another south-east of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.
The two CF-18 Hornets also successfully struck a staging area north-west of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.’
July 4th-5th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (3,083-3,094)
Syria 26 strikes (1,920-1,945)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
7-8 civilian deaths confirmed reported at Raqaa, Syria
7 civilians additionally reported killed at Raqaa, Syria
1 person confirmed killed at Ar Raqqa, Al Raqqa governorate, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 5 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 4. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 26 airstrikes using bomber, attack, remote 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 conducted multiple airstrikes in northern Syria to deny Daesh’s freedom to maneuver,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes provide the forces on the ground the opportunity to act decisively against Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles, and four ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ar Raqqah, 18 airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL vehicles and 16 ISIL bridges.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positons and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroying a VBIED.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun, four ISIL mortar tubes and an ISIL ammo bunker.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL building.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL cache and an ISIL building.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 4 July 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 Fallujah using precision guided munitions.’
Additional report from CJTF-OIR:
‘Coalition Forces successfully engaged multiple targets throughout the ISIL stronghold of ar-Raqqah which have severely constricted terrorist freedom of movement. Sixteen airstrikes were conducted on July 4, destroying vital ISIL-controlled structures and transit routes in Syria.
The operation focused on mobility corridors used by ISIL to project their fighters and military equipment, and to destabilize the region.
These airstrikes, combined with ground force activity throughout northern Syria, are increasing the pressure on ISIL. This pressure comes on the heels of ISIL ceding over 5,000 square kilometers of territory to anti-ISIL forces over the past two months.
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran said the disruption of these transport and communication routes in ISIL’s self-proclaimed Syrian capital were conducted with precision and with the intent to maximize the impacts on ISIL.
“The significant airstrikes tonight were executed to deny Daesh the ability to move military capabilities throughout Syria and into Iraq,” said Gilleran. “This was one of the largest deliberate engagements we have conducted to date in Syria, and it will have debilitating effects on Daesh’s ability to move from ar-Raqqah.”’
US aircraft strike a bridge at Raqaa, Syria July 4 2015
US strikes multiple targets at Raqqa, Syria July 4 2015
July 5th-6th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (3,095-3,105)
Syria 9 strikes (1,946-1,954)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
2 civilians reported killed at Al Hassakah, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 6th 2015 – On July 5, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using bomber, remotely piloted and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes continue to destroy Daesh vehicle-borne IEDs, the most recent near Kirkuk, Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “Removing these weapons from the battlefield and the threat they pose to our ISF partners is a high priority for the coalition.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
Separately, near Aleppo, Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike against a network of veteran al Qa’ida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are known to plot external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrike struck a tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 5 July 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 Fallujah using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Sunday 5 July, the GR4s were operating in northern Iraq, and provided support to advancing Kurdish peshmerga when they encountered a series of terrorist heavy machine-gun positions. Two were struck by Brimstone missiles and the third with a Paveway IV.’
Canadian MoD map of targets struck in the previous month, issued July 5 2015
July 6th-7th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (3,106-3,121)
Syria 15 strikes (1,955-1,969)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 7th 2015 – On July 6, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using 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, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition pilots continue their success against ISIL targets as they carefully consider potential effects on non-combatants,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Unlike Daesh, we value innocent lives and abide by the laws of armed conflict.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL building.
• Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL artillery piece and five ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
• Near Tal Abyad, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, six ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions and striking one ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and four ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL structures.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL crossing point and an ISIL bunker.
• Near Haditha, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, two ISIL VBIEDs and an ISIL mortar.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and three ISIL buildings.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL building and six ISIL staging areas.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and two ISIL light machine guns, destroying five ISIL vehicles and two ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL light machine gun and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Monday [July 6th], a Reaper tracked an ISIL armoured personnel carrier which was used in combat against Iraqi troops. Although the terrorists attempted to conceal their vehicle in a palm grove, this proved no defence against the Reaper, armed with Hellfire missiles.
The Reaper subsequently destroyed an armoured pick-up truck, which had been converted to a large car bomb and positioned to hamper Iraqi movements.’
From Dutch MoD:
Report for week ending July 7th 2015
[“Dutch F-16s flew several missions over Iraq and bombed terrorist targets while ISIS.”]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen meerdere missies boven Irak en bombardeerden daarbij doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.’
From Danish MoD:
Report for week ending July 7th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions with 5 bombs dropped]
‘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 Ninawa og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger. To missioner er ikke blevet gennemført, grundet dårligt vejr i Kuwait.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat 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 408 missioner og anvendt 356 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
RAF strike alleged ISIL vehicle, Iraq July 6 2015
July 7th-8th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (3,122-3,125)
Syria 11 strikes (1,970-1,980)
Confirmed actions: US
1 civilian reported killed at Ar Raqqa, Syria
Possible civilian killed at Hatla, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 8th 2015 – On July 7, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 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, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes target Daesh units, weapon systems, and fighting positions,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “Such strikes significantly weaken Daesh and provide a tactical advantage to our partners on the ground in Syria and Iraq.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL bunkers and five ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Tal Abyad, five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and two ISIL structures.
Iraq
* Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL mortar.
* Near Haditha, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL front end loader.
* Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, and two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL light machine guns, four ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL vehicles, 11 ISIL buildings, an ISIL anti-aircraft weapon, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL C2 Node.
* Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL light machine gun three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL bunker.’
July 8th-9th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (3,136-3,149)
Syria 8 strikes (1,981-1,988)
Confirmed actions: US
2 civilians reported killed at Ar Raqqa, Syria
2 civilians reported killed at Kafr Daryan, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 9th 2015: On July 8, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using bomber, fighter-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“The coalition is committed to diminishing Daesh’s military capacity,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Our disciplined targeting process and strike execution remain relentless in seeking out and prosecuting Daesh targets.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Bukamal, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL bunkers.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck 20 ISIL staging areas.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, and an ISIL tactical unit destroying two ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL structures.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes denied ISIL a tactical advantage and suppressed ISIL sniper fire.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL mortar, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL recoilless rifle and two ISIL bunkers.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck three ISIL staging areas.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL building and eight ISIL vehicles.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL building.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck two ISIL excavators.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, and an ISIL tactical unit,
destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL C2 Node.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed an ISIL bunker.’
Additional CJTF-OIR Note:
Separately, On July 8 near Idlib, Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike against a network of veteran al Qa’eda operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are known to plot external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrike struck a tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.’
From French MoD:
Report for week ending July 9th 2015
[‘12 air missions were conducted this week. They have achieved 4 strikes in Mosul, Sinjar, Fallujah and Baiji. Seven objectives have been destroyed, consist of buildings and heavy weapons of the terrorist group Daech.’]
‘Programmées par le CAOC (Combined air and space operation center) au Qatar, suivies en conduite par le JOC (joint operation center) Chammal, 12 missions aériennes ont été conduites cette semaine. Elles ont permis de réaliser 4 frappes dans les régions de Mossoul, Sinjar, Falloujah et Baiji. Sept objectifs ont été détruits, constitués par des bâtiments et de l’armement lourd du groupe terroriste Daech.’
July 9th-10th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (3,150-3,163)
Syria 15 strikes (1,989-2,003)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
1 child reported killed at Al Hassakah, Syria
15 civilians reportedly killed at Mosul, Iraq
Civilian reported injured at Palmyra, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 10th 2015 – On July 9, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using 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-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes destroyed a cave network near Haditha, Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “We will continue to use our disciplined targeting approach to destroy Daesh wherever we find them, including underground.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and six ISIL tactical units destroying four ISIL vehicles and six ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL bunker.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL structure, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and two ISIL excavators.
• Near Ayn Isa, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL fighting position destroying three ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL structures and two ISIL vehicles.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL homemade explosive cache and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Haditha, four airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL cave network and an ISIL building.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, and four ISIL staging areas destroying an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL heavy machine gun and four ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday 9 July, a Reaper observed ISIL terrorists converting an armoured pick-up truck – most likely for use as a car-bomb. Despite the target being parked in a roofed bay, the Reaper’s crew was able to score a direct hit with a Hellfire missile which destroyed the vehicle.
Later, they kept close watch on a group of terrorists loading a pick-up truck with ammunition and the Reaper conducted an attack with a Hellfire. The resulting explosion destroyed the ammunition truck and another ISIL vehicle close by.’
RAF Reaper strikes truck in undisclosed region of Iraq, July 9 2015
July 10th-11th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (3,166-3,182)
Syria 17 strikes (2,004-2,020)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 11th 2015 – On July 10, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes targeted 20 Daesh units yesterday in Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes have significantly degraded Daesh’s capacity to conduct operations, have put them on the defensive in most areas, and have enhanced the tactical advantage of ISF and VSO forces.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 10 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northeast of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Friday 10 July, Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager tanker, patrolled near Habbaniyah in western Iraq to support Iraqi army units operating in the area. A coalition surveillance aircraft identified an ISIL mortar position which had opened fire on the Iraqi troops, and was able to guide a successful attack by the GR4s using a Brimstone missile.
Later that night, another GR4 patrol headed to northern Iraq to support Kurdish peshmerga. UK aircraft were directed to attack a building to which a group of terrorists had retreated after an engagement with the peshmerga; a Paveway IV bomb demolished the target.
Another Kurdish unit then reported coming under heavy machine-gun fire; the GR4s conducted a successful Paveway attack which destroyed the building from which the terrorist machine-gun team was firing.’
RAF Tornado strikes ‘ISIL mortar team’ at Habbiniyah, Iraq July 10
July 11th-12th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (3,183-3,193)
Syria 16 strikes (2,021-2,036)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
20 civilians allegedly killed at Mosul, Iraq
8-9 civilians reportedly killed in three events at Ar Raqqa, Syria
1 civilian confirmed killed at Ar Raqqa, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 12th 2015: On July 11, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes using bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
Separately, Syrian aircraft conducted airstrikes within Ar Raqqah near the timeframe of Coalition forces. These Syrian airstrikes were not coordinated with the Coalition. The nearest Coalition airstrike to Ar Raqqa city-center was 6.75 km away and targeted four bridges.
“Coalition airstrikes continue to protect gains made by partners on the ground while opening up new avenues to further diminish Daesh capabilities,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “With more than 5,200 strikes in Syria and Iraq since the beginning of the air campaign, the Coalition continues to show its commitment to supporting anti-Daesh forces.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, eight airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying three ISIL vehicles, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL sniper position and three ISIL motorcycles.
• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
• Near Ar Raqqah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL staging areas and an ISIL personnel carrier destroying an ISIL t-wall and two ISIL excavators.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position, destroying two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL cache and two ISIL buildings.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fuel tanker.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL rocket rail, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL artillery piece.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical destroying an ISIL rocket launcher, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL boat.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL structure.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles and four ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tunnel.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 11 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS fighting positions, one to the northeast of Fallujah and one southeast of Fallujah, using precision guided munitions.’
July 12th-13th 2015
Iraq 39 strikes (3,194-3,232)
Syria 9 strikes (2,037-2,045)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
2 civilians reportedly killed at Ar Raqqah, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 13th, 2015: On July 12, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 39 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes support partner ground operations against Daesh; they degrade Daesh capacity to equip, assemble, plan and finance operations, and prepare defenses,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “We target Daesh in depth and will continue to strike them wherever they operate.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying seven ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL cache and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Hit, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Ramadi, 29 airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck 67 ISIL staging areas destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL personnel carrier, four ISIL buildings and an ISIL light machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position, suppressing ISIL heavy machine gun fire and destroying an ISIL fuel tanker and an ISIL building.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 12 July 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.’
From UK MoD:
‘A further GR4 mission in northern Iraq, on Sunday 12 July, also provided assistance to the peshmerga when they again encountered an ISIL machine-gun position. Although the Kurdish forces were in close proximity to the target, careful planning and coordination by the RAF crews allowed a precision attack to be delivered with a Paveway IV which eliminated the threat to the peshmerga.’
Italy’s Defense Minister meets with Italian Air Force personnel ‘
somewhere in the Middle East’, July 13 2015 (via DoD)
July 13rd-14th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (3,233-3,252)
Syria 7 strikes (2,046-2,052)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 14th, 2015: On July 13, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using bomber, attack, and fighter-attack aircraft against ISIL targets.
“We are supporting ISF operations in Ramadi with precision airstrikes on Daesh targets,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Coalition efforts to date in Ramadi have been a great enabler for the advancement of Iraqi ground forces. It should be understood that the coalition only supports those security forces, tribal resistance fighters and Iraqi Army units that are under the control of the government of Iraq and report directly to the Ministry of Defense for operations”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Aleppo, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL towed artillery piece.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, two airstrikes struck nine ISIL staging areas.
Iraq
• Near Fallujah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun position, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL VBIEDs, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL excavator.
• Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units destroying an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL structure.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar position and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, five airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator, an ISIL VBIED factory, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL structure and four ISIL VBIEDs.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units destroying five ISIL buildings, two ISIL light machine guns, and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike had inconclusive results.‘
July 14th-15th 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (3,253-3,269)
Syria 16 strikes (2,053-2,068)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 14, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 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, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“In the past 48 hours, coalition airstrikes hit five Vehicle-Borne IEDs and a factory producing these weapons in Ramadi,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “Removing these weapons from the battlefield is a high priority for the coalition. VBIEDs pose a threat to the ISF and the citizens in the areas where Daesh employs them.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon, an ISIL artillery piece and two ISIL checkpoints.
• Near Aleppo, six airstrikes struck 27 ISIL staging areas.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon and an ISIL mortar.
• Near Kirkuk, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit, and seven ISIL staging areas and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and suppressed ISIL mortar fire destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit destroying an ISIL VBIED, four ISIL vehicles and five ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.’
From UK MoD:
‘Tuesday 14 July saw GR4s flying close air support for Iraqi soldiers engaged in close combat with a group of ISIL extremists near Fallujah. A terrorist mortar position was identified hidden in a line of trees and, despite the friendly ground forces being close to the target, our aircraft were able to conduct a successful attack with a Paveway guided bomb without risk to the Iraqi troops.’
From Dutch MoD:
Summary for week ending July 14th 2015
[Reports approximately 10 new airstrikes]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s bombardeerden in Irak doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Dat gebeurde tijdens ongeveer 10 missies’
From Danish MoD:
Summary for week ending July 14th 2015
[Eleven new missions dropped 12 bombs. Two additional missions were cancelled due to sandstorms in Kuwait.]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 7. juli fløjet 11 missioner og anvendt 12 bomber.14-07-2015 – kl. 14:55
Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode deltaget i missioner i Ninawa, Salah al Din og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger, styrker og bygninger. To missioner blev aflyst på grund af sandstorm i Kuwait.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat 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 419 missioner og anvendt 368 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
Danish commanders on a visit to forces stationed in Kuwait, July 15 2015 (Danish MoD)
July 15th-16th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (3,270-3,285)
Syria 15 strikes (2,069-2,083)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 15, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Airstrikes continue to degrade Daesh tactical equipment and units to facilitate ISF operations in the vicinity of Ramadi,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs. “Coalition Forces are committed to supporting ISF in their fight against Daesh.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 15 July 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.’
Dutch defence chief General Tom Middendorp on a visit to Iraq, July 2015 (Dutch MoD)
July 16th-17th 2015
Iraq 12 strikes (3,286-3,297)
Syria 14 strikes (2,084-2,097)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
1 civilian reported killed at Ar Raqqa, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 16, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using bomber, fighter-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“The airstrikes conducted in the past 24 hours continue to destroy Daesh’s capability to conduct terrorist attacks in the region,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Coalition airstrikes are degrading Daesh’s ability to maintain territory in the region.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, nine airstrikes struck seven ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL structure and an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator, three ISIL bridges and an ISIL T-wall.
• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
Iraq
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tank and destroyed an ISIL sniper position and four ISIL buildings.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL boat and an ISIL barge.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [2 Canadian, 1 British] struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL technical vehicle, an ISIL mortar tube, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL bunker.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL up-armored HMMWV.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position and destroyed an ISIL technical vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 16 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area northeast of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.
On 16 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northwest of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Thursday 16 July, two GR4s provided close air support to the peshmerga in northern Iraq near Mosul and used a Paveway to destroy another mortar position which had previously fired on the Kurdish troops.
The GR4s then flew west to Tal Afar, where an ISIL vehicle armed with a heavy machine-gun concealed under a building was successfully destroyed by a Paveway.
From French MoD
Summary for week ending July 16th 2015
[‘Five new strikes in Mosul, Sinjar and Ramadi, which saw the neutralization of eight goals, including four firing positions and a fortified area‘]
‘Poursuivant avec les forces aériennes de la coalition une activité soutenue, les avions français de l’opération Chammalont réalisé cette semaine 17 sorties aériennes, réparties entre 12missions de reconnaissance armée pour les Mirages 2000Dde la base aérienne projetée de Jordanie et 5 missions ISR (intelligence, reconnaissance et surveillance) de renseignement dans la profondeur pour l’Atlantique 2 et les Rafaleéquipés du Pod Reco NG (système de reconnaissance de nouvelle génération).
Ces ISR et ces missions de reconnaissance armée, planifiées par le CAOC (Combined air and space operation center) au Qatar et suivies depuis le centre des opérations Chammal, le JOC, ont permis la réalisation de 5 frappes dans les régions de Mossoul, Sinjar et Ramadi, et la neutralisation de 8 objectifs, dont 4 positions de tir et une zone en cours de fortification.’
An airman adjusts a satellite dish at a French facility in Kuwait (Ministère de la Défense)
July 17th-18th 2015
Iraq 23 strikes (3,298-3,320)
Syria 8 strikes (2,098-2,105)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
1 civilian reported killed at Mosul, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 17, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 23 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“The coalition airstrikes targeted Daesh vehicles, weapons and units around Fallujah, Ramadi and Tal Afar,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “When coalition assets detect and positively identify Daesh targets, we strike them relentlessly and our strikes exact a heavy toll on this brutal enemy.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and two ISIL small tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL T-walls.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon.
• Near Habbaniya, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
• Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL small tactical unit and three ISIL IEDs and destroyed two ISIL IEDs, five ISIL vehicles and seven ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck one ISIL tactical units, an ISIL light machine gun position and an ISIL sniper position and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun position and an ISIL building.
• Near Tal Afar, ten airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, three staging areas, two weapons caches, a command and control center, an ISIL heavy machine gun position and suppressed ISIL mortar fire as well as destroying an ISIL building and two ISIL vehicles.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 17 July 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.’
July 18th-19th 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (3,321-3,336)
Syria 9 strikes (2,106-2,114)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
12 civilians reported killed near Mosul, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 19th 2015 – On July 18, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 18 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northeast of Sinjar, using precision guided munitions.
On 18 July 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.’
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to a soldier’s question during a ‘town hall’ session with US personnel in Baghdad, July 18 2015 (US Army/ Spc. Tristan D. Bolden)
July 19th-20th 2015
Iraq 14 strikes (3,337-3,350)
Syria 9 strikes (2,115-2,123)
Confirmed actions: US, UK, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 20th 2015 – On July 19, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine 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-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition precision airstrikes continue to degrade key Daesh capabilities across our area of operations, from Ar Raqqah to Mosul to Ramadi,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These coalition strikes against Daesh tactical units erode the terrorists’ ability to conduct large scale offensive operations; moreover, these air strikes significantly enhance the ISF ability to maneuver throughout the battle space and advance on Daesh strongholds. Ramadi is a good example of this. After only one week, nearly all of the ISF forces have advanced to a point expected by Iraqi leadership for this phase of the operation. This is significant considering the heavy fighting and complex obstacle and IED belts encountered by the ISF. No doubt coalition air power has contributed greatly to the progress of the Ramadi operation.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From UK MoD:
‘GR4s again patrolled near Tal Afar on Sunday 19 July, during which an ISIL mortar team opened fire on peshmerga positions. The mortar was located and attacked with a Paveway IV.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 19 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS transport vehicle northwest of Tal Afar, using precision guided munitions.’
July 20th-21st 2015
Iraq 16 strikes (3,351-3,366)
Syria 12 strikes (2,124-2,135)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 21st 2015 – On July 20, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes continue to eliminate Daesh’s IED building materials, emplacing equipment and fighting positions,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Not only does the coalition assist our partners on the ground by removing the terrorists’ most potent weapons from the battlefield, but we also prevent civilian casualties caused by Daesh’s indiscriminate targeting.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From UK MoD:
‘The following day [July 21 2015], an RAF Reaper flew overwatch for security forces in western Iraq, and was able to track a pick-up truck carrying a group of terrorists. The vehicle was destroyed by a hit from a Hellfire missile.”
July 21st-22nd 2015
Iraq 15 strikes (3,367-3,381)
Syria 15 strikes (2,136-2,150)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
1 to 2 civilians reported killed at Mosul, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 22nd 2015 – On July 21, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes are supporting Iraqi-planned and led ground operations around the Anbar capital Ramadi, specifically targeting Daesh units, vehicles, buildings, material and IED stores, ,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “”We select targets that would provide Daesh a tactical advantage.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 21 July 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 Haditha using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Tuesday 21 July, a Reaper patrolling in the west of the country observed a group of terrorists attempting to plant improvised explosive devices to hold up Iraqi advances; a hit from a Hellfire missile put an end to their activities.
A second Reaper was meanwhile operating further north, and it used one of its Hellfires in a highly accurate attack that destroyed an ISIL supply truck despite it being parked under a concrete roofed vehicle bay.’
British Reaper strike on ‘ISIL supply truck’ July 21st
From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending July 21st 2015
[11 new missions reported in Anbar and Nineveh, with no weapons released]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 14. juli fløjet 11 missioner og anvendt 0 bomber.
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode deltaget i missioner i Ninawa og Al Anbar…
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 430 missioner og anvendt 368 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:
Update for week ending July 21st 2015
[‘Several weapons released’ during an unspecified number of new missions]
‘Nederlandse F-16’s in het Midden-Oosten zetten meerdere keren wapens in tegen ISIS-doelen, zoals munitiecomplexen, posities en voertuigen. De taken van de Air Task Force Middle East (ATFME) werden afgelopen week overgedragen aan het vierde F-16-detachement. Het derde detachement was sinds begin april in het Midden-Oosten.’
US F/A-18s prepare for a night-time bombing mission
July 2015 via CENTCOM
July 22nd-23rd 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (3,382-3,392)
Syria 5 strikes (2,151-2,167)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 23rd 2015 – On July 22, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes are supporting Iraqi-planned and led ground operations around the Anbar capital Ramadi, specifically targeting Daesh fighting positions and weapons,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Coalition Air Power is proving to be a great enabler in the fight to retake Ramadi.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 22 July 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.’
July 23rd-24th 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (3,393-3,411)
Syria 8 strikes (2,158-2,165)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
7 civilians reported killed at Sereen, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 24th 2015 – On July 23, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition airstrikes in coordination with Iraqi Security Forces continue to destroy ISIL units and equipment around Iraq,” said Col. Mike Indovina, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “The coalition’s persistent attacks reduce ISIL’s ability to mass and maneuver forces thereby giving the ISF an operational advantage.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and four ISIL small tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, two ISIL structures and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL structure and destroyed an ISIL headquarters, an ISIL logistics hub and an ISIL structure.
Iraq
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and terrain denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroyed five ISIL vehicles.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and three ISIL bridges and destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL motorcycle.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Makhmur, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL building and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL weapons cache and four ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL heavy weapon and destroyed four ISIL heavy weapons, four ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL bunkers.
• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL tanks, six ISIL armored vehicles, three ISIL heavy weapons and an ISIL structure.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrikes destroyed four ISIL bunkers.
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 23 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position east of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘Two Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager refuelling tanker, conducted two air strikes on Thursday 23 July, when they flew a close air support mission to assist the Kurdish peshmerga near Sinjar. The first attack was on a building from which a sniper was firing at the peshmerga; the precision of the Paveway IV guided bomb and careful planning by the RAF aircrew allowed a successful attack without danger to the friendly forces.
Shortly afterwards, a second target was identified – a terrorist mortar position – this was also destroyed with a Paveway.
Further south that day, a Reaper destroyed another ISIL supply vehicle with a Hellfire missile, and also provided surveillance support for a strike on a terrorist position by other coalition aircraft.
In western Iraq, meanwhile, a Reaper identified a building from which an ISIL group were firing on Iraqi soldiers; this allowed a coalition jet to conduct a successful attack. The Reaper then mounted its own Hellfire attack to destroy a nearby heavy machine-gun position.’
July 24th-25th 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (3,412-3,433)
Syria 9 strikes (2,166-2,174)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
1 civilian reported killed at Ar Raqqah, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 25th 2015 – On July 24, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber 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 airstrikes destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL bridge.
• Near Dayr Az [Zawr], one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit and two small ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL VBIED.
• Near Fallujah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL VBIED facility [see below], a weapons repair facility and five ISIL bridges and destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL bridge.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Mosul, one airstrike [Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL armored personnel carriers, four ISIL mobility obstacles, an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon, an ISIL heavy machine gun, three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL light machine guns, two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL bunker.
• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL camera embedded berm.’
Additional CJTF-OIR note:
‘July 25th 2015 – Coalition airstrikes conducted today successfully destroyed a Daesh vehicle-borne improvised explosive device facility in Fallujah, Iraq. In coordination with the Government of Iraq, Coalition forces will continue to seek out and deliberately target Daesh forces, equipment, and resources wherever they are found.
This facility was a critical ISIL asset that helped the terrorists produce numerous VBIEDs –the ISIL weapon of choice –which can be moved easily throughout Iraq and used against Iraqi Security Forces and the civilian population.
“Although these strikes were not conducted in direct support of Iraqi ground forces, they were done in coordination with the Government of Iraq. By destroying VBIED factories like this one with deliberate air strikes, we take the weapon of choice out of the arsenal of Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR Chief of Staff. “Daesh VBIEDs are responsible for many attacks against the ISF and atrocities committed against the civilian population.”
These strikes bolster freedom of movement for Iraqi Security Forces and increase protection for Iraqi civilians. These airstrikes are part of a broader effort by the Coalition to degrade and ultimately defeat Daesh terrorists in Iraq and Syria.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 24 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position northwest of Mosul using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘On Friday 24 July, a Reaper was again patrolling over western Iraq, providing overwatch for Iraqi troops. The aircraft’s crew spotted an anti-aircraft gun being used by ISIL to fire on the Iraqi forces, and promptly destroyed the gun with a Hellfire. A second Hellfire accounted for a machine-gun position.
The Reaper also helped coordinate a series of successful air strikes by several coalition jets, which destroyed two terrorist positions as well as a pair of armoured personnel carriers, one of which appeared to have been converted into a large car-bomb.’
Coalition strike on Fallujah ‘IED factory’ July 25 2015
July 25th-26th 2015
Iraq 20 strikes (3,434-3,453)
Syria 13 strikes (2,175-2,187)
Confirmed actions: US
4 civilians reported killed at Raqqa, Syria
1 civilian reported killed at Bukamal, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 26th 2015 – On July 25, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes using fighter, bomber, attack and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Nearly all of the deliberate airstrikes against ISIL targets are acquired and validated via the Coalition’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The Coalition’s air campaign, train and equip, and advise & assist missions are providing crucial support to ISF at the operational level.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units, two ISIL small tactical units and two ISIL fighting positions and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL command and control center, two ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL checkpoints.
• Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL towed artillery piece.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and four ISIL small tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL mortar position.
Iraq
• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL structure.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL structure and an ISIL bridge.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL structures.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL bunkers.
• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL VBIED factory and an ISIL mortar position and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, two ISIL tanks and an ISIL armored personnel carrier and destroyed an ISIL road block, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, an ISIL building, two ISIL structures and an ISIL mortar position.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL ammunition cache and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tuz, four airstrikes struck 4 ISIL staging areas.’
July 26th-27th 2015
Iraq 13 strikes (3,454-3,466)
Syria 13 strikes (2,188-2,200)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada
From CJTF-OIR
‘July 27th 2015 – On July 26, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition forces continue to support ISF operations to isolate and degrade ISIL and set conditions for the liberation of Anbar Province,” said Col. Michael Indovina, CJTF-OIR Spokesman. “Coalition airstrikes will likelyincrease to a posture that adequately supports ISF strike requirements in and around the Anbar capital. Yesterday was the largest amount of airstrike support we have provided since the operation began. We will continue to support our Iraqi partners as they work to push ISIL out of Anbar Province and the rest of their country.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 26 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two separate ISIS fighting positions, one in Sinjar and another in Tal Afar, using precision guided munitions.’
Coalition strike on Mosul ‘VBIED factory’ July 26 2015
July 27th-28th 2015
Iraq 23 strikes (3,467-3,489)
Syria 9 strikes (2,201-2,209)
Confirmed actions: US
From CJTF-OIR
‘July 28th 2015 – On July 27, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using fighter, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 23 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition forces in coordination with the GoI continue to strike Daesh in multiple locations throughout Iraq and Syria daily,” said Col Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Our 20 airstrikes in Ramadi over the past four days are assisting the Iraqi Security Forces to isolate the city and degrade Daesh’s ability to maneuver their forces.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL staging position, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL motorcycle and an ISIL structure.
• Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, seven ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL bunker.
Iraq
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and terrain denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroyed two ISIL buildings.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed six ISIL structures.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL structures.
• Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed 19 ISIL fighting positions, 10 ISIL tunnels and three ISIL vehicles.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Ramadi, six airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL excavator, two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL resupply truck, an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL structure.
• Near Sinjar, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and two ISIL staging areas and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun, five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL light machine gun.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.’
A US B-1B Lancer after refueling over the Middle East, July 2015 (USAF/ Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch)
July 28th-29th 2015
Iraq 11 strikes (3,490-3,500)
Syria 3+1 strikes (2,210-2,213)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
10 civilians reported killed at Kafr Hind, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 29th 2015 – On July 28, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, 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
Iraq
Separately, on July 28 near Salqin, Syria, U.S. military forces conducted one airstrike against a network of veteran al-Qaida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are plotting external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrike struck a tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.’
From UK MoD:
‘The next RAF strike was on Tuesday 28 July, when a Reaper, once more supporting Iraqi forces in the western province of Anbar, spotted an ISIL armoured vehicle; it was destroyed by a direct hit from a Hellfire.’
From Danish MoD:
Update for week ending July 28th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions dropping 15 bombs [c 5 strikes] at Nineveh, Salah al Din and Anbar provinces]
‘De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 21. juli fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 15 bomber.
Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Ninawa, Salah Al Din og Al Anbar provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger, bygninger og materiel anvendt af ISIL.
De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat 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 440 missioner og anvendt 383 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.’
From Netherlands MoD:
Report for week ending July 28th 2015
[Reports 10 new missions and ‘several’ weapons dropped]
‘De Nederlandse F-16’s, actief in de strijd tegen ISIS, vlogen meer dan 10 missies waarbij verschillende keren wapens werden ingezet. Ze vielen uiteenlopende doelen aan, zoals een wapenfabriek, vuurposities en voertuigen van ISIS-strijders. In Bagdad en het Midden-Oosten kregen Nederlandse militairen uit handen van de Amerikaanse Defensieminister Ashton B. Carter een herdenkingsmunt voor hun inspanningen in de strijd tegen ISIS.
In Erbil startte de training van een nieuw Peshmerga-bataljon. In Bagdad begon een nieuwe Iraakse lichting aan de commando-opleiding.’
July 29th-30th 2015
Iraq 22 strikes (3,501-3,522)
Syria 9 strikes (2,214-2,222)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
4 civilians reported killed at Ar Rutbah, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘July 30th 2015 – On July 29, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using fighter-attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber 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, eight airstrikes struck seven ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL VBIED, six ISIL motorcycles and two ISIL vehicles.
– Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
Iraq
– Near Haditha, eight airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, five ISIL staging areas and as ISIL command and control site and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, an ISIL berm, an ISIL IED belt, eight ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL fighting position.
– Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL heavy machine gun position.
– Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL buildings.
– Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL weapon cache, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL light machine gun.
– Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tank, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL mortar system.
– Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL light machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions.
– Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 29 July 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 Haditha using precision guided munitions.’
‘From UK MoD:
‘The following day [July 29th 2015], Tornado GR4s patrolling in northern Iraq hit a terrorist mortar team with a Paveway.’
July 30th-31st 2015
Iraq 17 strikes (3,523-3,539)
Syria 24 strikes (2,223-2,246)
Confirmed actions: US, Canada, UK
2 to 3 civilians reported killed at Bukamal, Syria
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 30, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 24 airstrikes using fighter-attack, fighter and bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
“Coalition forces struck multiple Daesh targets in the vicinity of the eastern Syria border to reduce the freedom of movement of Daesh,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes will have a profound impact on the ability of Daesh in Syria to affect operations in Iraq, particularly in Ramadi. Denying Daesh the ability to use these targets severely reduces their efforts to destabilize the region. These airstrikes, combined with ground force activity throughout Iraq and northern Syria, are increasing the pressure on ISIL.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL small tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL motorcycles, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL command and control center.
• Near Dayr Az Zawr, 17 airstrikes [1 Canadian at Bukamal] struck eight ISIL staging areas, three ISIL bridges, four ISIL checkpoints, an ISIL training area and an ISIL logistics site.
Iraq
• Near Al Qaim, two airstrikes [1 or 2 Canadian] struck an ISIL staging area.
• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL structures and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL fighting position and four ISIL rocket rails.
• Near Haditha, two airstrikes [1 or 2 Canadian] destroyed five ISIL structures, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL command and control center.
• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and terrain denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and two ISIL excavators.
• Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike [British] destroyed two ISIL bunkers.’
From Canadian MoD:
‘On 30 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two ISIS compounds in Al Qa’im, Iraq, and an ISIS compound north of Al Bukamal, Syria, using precision guided munitions.
On 30 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck ISIS compounds and an ISIS fighting position northwest of Haditha using precision guided munitions.’
From UK MoD:
‘Then, on Thursday 30 July, GR4s, responding to reports of a machine-gun attack on Kurdish troops, were able to identify a network of bunkers and tunnels near Tal Afar – three accurate strikes were conducted using Paveway IVs on the bunker and tunnel entrances.’
UK Tornado strike on ‘ISIL tunnel system’ July 30 2015
British strike on ‘ISIL tunnel system’ (2) July 20th 2015
From French MoD
Report for week ending July 31st 2015
[Reports 17 new missions which neutralised 30 targets, including an IED factory at Fallujah]
’17 missions aériennes (dont 5 missions de renseignement dans la profondeur) sont au compte des forces Chammal dans l’opération Inherent Resolve cette semaine. Ces missions ont neutralisé 30 objectifs de Daech. Le 25 juillet 2015, un ensemble de 7 bâtiments a été détruit dans le secteur de Falloujah que le groupe terroriste autoproclamé avait transformé en fabrique de véhicules piégés. Cette mission fut réalisée conjointement avec des avions américains et hollandais.’
French combat aircraft in the Gulf region at night, July 2015 (Ministère de la Défense)
July 31st- August 1st 2015
Iraq 19 strikes (3,540-3,558)
Syria 11 strikes (2,247-2,257)
Confirmed actions: US, UK
27 to 46 civilians reported killed at Ar Rutbah, Iraq
From CJTF-OIR:
‘On July 31, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes using fighter-attack, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 19 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.
Coalition forces conducted an airstrike today to successfully destroy an ISIL staging area facility near Mosul, Iraq.
“By destroying staging areas like this one, we diminish Daesh’s ability to conduct their terror operations in this region,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF, Chief of Staff. “Inevitably, these weapons and supplies find themselves in the hands of ISIL terrorists combating the ISF and terrorizing civilians.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
From UK MoD:
‘With Iraqi forces surrounding Ramadi, cutting off terrorist supply routes into the city, Reapers remained highly active in the surrounding area: on Friday 31 July, one of our aircraft helped coordinate a strike on an ISIL position by a coalition aircraft. The Reaper then spotted terrorists burying explosives under a railway line, and was able to direct a successful attack by the supporting coalition jet.
The Reaper also conducted two strikes with its own Hellfire missiles, destroying two vehicles at an ISIL-held compound.
Aircraft |
Sorties |
Hours |
Munitions/Fuel (lbs) |
| E7 | 9 | 123 | N/A |
| KC-30 | 39 | 280 | 2,982,550 |
| F/A 18A | 66 | 486 | 42 |
