29 Aug 2017

Operation OKRA–

ADF Airstrikes for the period 11 Aug – 25 Aug 2017

Over the period 11 Aug– 25 Aug2017, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Tal Afar and Bayji from Daesh forces

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On 12 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh munitions storage facility with guided munitions.

On 14 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Bayji. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with guided munitions.

On 15 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck three Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 19 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh weapons cache with guided munitions.

On 20 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh weapons cache, a Daesh Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), a Daesh fighting position, and a Daesh heavy weapons site with guided munitions.

On 21 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh heavy weapons site with guided munitions.

On 22 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions, a Daesh heavy weapons site and three Daesh Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices’ (VBIED) with guided munitions.

On 23 Aug, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.