Military Reports

Military Reports

CJTF–OIR for March 25, 2015 – March 26, 2015
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Report Date

March 26, 2015

March 26th 2014 – Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit commenced last night after a request from the Government of Iraq. In Tikrit, Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

Tikrit, Iraq

* In Tikrit, 17 airstrikes struck an ISIL building, two ISIL bridges, three ISIL checkpoints, two ISIL staging areas, two ISIL berms, an ISIL roadblock and an ISIL controlled command and control facility.

“The ongoing Iraqi and Coalition air strikes are setting the conditions for offensive action to be conducted by Iraqi forces currently surrounding Tikrit,” said Lt. Gen. James Terry. “Iraqi Security Forces supported by the Coalition will continue to gain territory from Daesh.”

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The destruction of ISIL targets in Iraq further limits the terrorist group’s ability to project terror and conduct operations.

Report Date

March 26, 2015

March 26th 2014 – Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit commenced last night after a request from the Government of Iraq. In Tikrit, Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

March 26, 2015

Tikrit, Iraq

In Tikrit, 17 airstrikes struck an ISIL building, two ISIL bridges, three ISIL checkpoints, two ISIL staging areas, two ISIL berms, an ISIL roadblock and an ISIL controlled command and control facility.

“The ongoing Iraqi and Coalition air strikes are setting the conditions for offensive action to be conducted by Iraqi forces currently surrounding Tikrit,” said Lt. Gen. James Terry. “Iraqi Security Forces supported by the Coalition will continue to gain territory from Daesh.”

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The destruction of ISIL targets in Iraq further limits the terrorist group’s ability to project terror and conduct operations.

CJTF–OIR for March 25, 2015 – March 26, 2015
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Report Date

March 26, 2015

March 26th 2014 – Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) defeated four separate ISIL attacks across Iraq March 24. The ISF carried out these successful counterattacks in the areas of Kisik, western Kirkuk, Bayji and Habbaniyah. In Habbaniyah, ISIL unsuccessfully employed two VBIEDs and 12 suicide bombers in an effort to retake the Habbaniyah Bridge, based on initial reports. No ground was gained by ISIL in these attempts.

“The tables are turning,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “ISF is gaining ground and their capabilities continue to improve.”

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve supported the ISF and Peshmerga fighters’ defense through airstrikes, ongoing advise and assist operations, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR.

Meanwhile, In Syria, anti-ISIL forces seized several ISIL-controlled villages just south of Kobani.

The CJTF-OIR Coalition will continue supporting efforts on behalf of all Iraqi Security Forces and the Government of Iraq, to attack and defeat ISIL. Iraqi Security Forces continue to make gains throughout Iraq and are postured to retake additional territory from ISIL.

Report Date

March 26, 2015

March 26th 2014 – Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) defeated four separate ISIL attacks across Iraq March 24. The ISF carried out these successful counterattacks in the areas of Kisik, western Kirkuk, Bayji and Habbaniyah. In Habbaniyah, ISIL unsuccessfully employed two VBIEDs and 12 suicide bombers in an effort to retake the Habbaniyah Bridge, based on initial reports. No ground was gained by ISIL in these attempts.

“The tables are turning,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “ISF is gaining ground and their capabilities continue to improve.”

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve supported the ISF and Peshmerga fighters’ defense through airstrikes, ongoing advise and assist operations, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR.

Meanwhile, In Syria, anti-ISIL forces seized several ISIL-controlled villages just south of Kobani.

The CJTF-OIR Coalition will continue supporting efforts on behalf of all Iraqi Security Forces and the Government of Iraq, to attack and defeat ISIL. Iraqi Security Forces continue to make gains throughout Iraq and are postured to retake additional territory from ISIL.

Incident date

March 25, 2015

Incident Code

CI053

LOCATION

الفلوجة‎, Fallujah, multiple neighbourhoods, Al Anbar, Iraq

Local residents reported that seven civilians died in a coalition airstrike on Fallujah, with 22 more injured. There were claims that a number of neighbourhoods were hit, including in the west and south of the city. A resident of Fallujah of unknown status, named as Shawki Al-Abdal Saidi, put out a press statement claiming that

Summary

First published
March 25, 2015
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
22
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces
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CJTF–OIR for March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
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Report Date

March 25, 2015

On March 24, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 24, and 8 a.m., March 25, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, an ISIL vehicle and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL armored vehicle.

* Near Fallujah, five airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck four ISIL tactical units, an ISIL vehicle and destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL modular oil refinery, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL machine guns and an ISIL building.

* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL machine guns and destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL building.

Report Date

March 25, 2015

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 5 in Syria
  • 14 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 14 in Iraq (1673 – 1686)
  • 5 in Syria (1284 – 1288)

Confirmed Actions

US, Canada

On March 24, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 24, and 8 a.m., March 25, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 24, 2015
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 14 strikes
Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, an ISIL vehicle and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.

Iraq

Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL armored vehicle.
Near Fallujah, five airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck four ISIL tactical units, an ISIL vehicle and destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL modular oil refinery, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL machine guns and an ISIL building.
Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL machine guns and destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL building.

CJTF–OIR for March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
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Report Date

March 25, 2015

March 25th – CJTF-OIR operations to support Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit have commenced after a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi. The Coalition is now providing direct support to Iraqi Security Forces conducting operations to expel ISIL from the city. CJTF-OIR is providing air strikes, airborne intelligence capabilities, and Advise and Assist support to Iraqi Security Force headquarters elements in order to enhance their ability to defeat ISIL.

“These strikes are intended to destroy ISIL strongholds with precision, thereby saving innocent Iraqi lives while minimizing collateral damage to infrastructure,” said Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, CJTF-OIR commanding general. “This will further enable Iraqi forces under Iraqi command to maneuver and defeat ISIL in the vicinity of Tikrit.”

Iraqi Security Forces have ISIL in Tikrit encircled. Renewed efforts on the ground supported by the Coalition are aimed at dislodging ISIL fighting elements from Tikrit and once again placing the town under the Government of Iraq control. The CJTF-OIR Coalition will continue supporting the Iraqi Security Forces and the GoI, to degrade and defeat ISIL.

Report Date

March 25, 2015

March 25th – CJTF-OIR operations to support Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit have commenced after a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi. The Coalition is now providing direct support to Iraqi Security Forces conducting operations to expel ISIL from the city. CJTF-OIR is providing air strikes, airborne intelligence capabilities, and Advise and Assist support to Iraqi Security Force headquarters elements in order to enhance their ability to defeat ISIL.

“These strikes are intended to destroy ISIL strongholds with precision, thereby saving innocent Iraqi lives while minimizing collateral damage to infrastructure,” said Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, CJTF-OIR commanding general. “This will further enable Iraqi forces under Iraqi command to maneuver and defeat ISIL in the vicinity of Tikrit.”

Iraqi Security Forces have ISIL in Tikrit encircled. Renewed efforts on the ground supported by the Coalition are aimed at dislodging ISIL fighting elements from Tikrit and once again placing the town under the Government of Iraq control. The CJTF-OIR Coalition will continue supporting the Iraqi Security Forces and the GoI, to degrade and defeat ISIL.

Canadian MoD for March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
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Report Date

March 25, 2015

On 24 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and heavy engineering equipment north of Fallujah by using precision guided munitions.

Report Date

March 25, 2015

On 24 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and heavy engineering equipment north of Fallujah by using precision guided munitions.

Danish MoD for March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
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Report Date

March 25, 2015

Notes

c. 1 strike

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 17. marts fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 2 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 Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige styrker.

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 de 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 253 missioner og anvendt 194 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

Report Date

March 25, 2015

Notes

c. 1 strike

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 17. marts fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 2 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 Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige styrker.

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 de 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 253 missioner og anvendt 194 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

Netherlands MoD for March 24, 2015 – March 25, 2015
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Report Date

March 25, 2015

Notes

c. 3 strikes

Het Nederlandse F-16-detachement in het Midden-Oosten stond tijdens een bijzonder appel stil bij de in Mali verongelukte collega’s.

Afgelopen week vlogen de gevechtstoestellen 20 missies boven Irak. Ze zetten 9 keer wapens in tegen doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Report Date

March 25, 2015

Notes

c. 3 strikes

Het Nederlandse F-16-detachement in het Midden-Oosten stond tijdens een bijzonder appel stil bij de in Mali verongelukte collega’s.

Afgelopen week vlogen de gevechtstoestellen 20 missies boven Irak. Ze zetten 9 keer wapens in tegen doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.

CJTF–OIR for March 23, 2015 – March 24, 2015
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Report Date

March 24, 2015

On March 23, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter and attack aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 23, and 8 a.m., March 24, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL checkpoint.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL shipping containers.

* Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators.

*Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.

* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL IED and VBIED storage facility and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.”

Report Date

March 24, 2015

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 6 in Syria
  • 8 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 8 in Iraq (1665 – 1672)
  • 6 in Syria (1278 – 1283)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On March 23, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter and attack aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 23, and 8 a.m., March 24, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

March 23, 2015
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 8 strikes

Syria

Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL checkpoint.

Iraq

Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL shipping containers.
Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators.
Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL IED and VBIED storage facility and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.”

UK MoD for March 23, 2015 – March 24, 2015
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Report Date

March 24, 2015

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday 24 March, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided support to Iraqi units operating in the western province of Anbar. Hellfire missiles were used against an ISIL vehicle and two positions.

Report Date

March 24, 2015

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday 24 March, an RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided support to Iraqi units operating in the western province of Anbar. Hellfire missiles were used against an ISIL vehicle and two positions.

CJTF–OIR for March 22, 2015 – March 23, 2015
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Report Date

March 23, 2015

On March 22, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct eight airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 22, and 8 a.m., March 23, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, eight airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed 12 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.

* Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Rawah, an airstrike struck an ISIL trailer.

* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL staging area and an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

Report Date

March 23, 2015

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 8 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (1659 – 1664)
  • 8 in Syria (1270 – 1277)

Confirmed Actions

US, Canada

On March 22, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct eight airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, using fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 22, and 8 a.m., March 23, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 22, 2015
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 6 strikes
Near Kobani, eight airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed 12 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Near Rawah, an airstrike struck an ISIL trailer.
Near Sinjar, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL staging area and an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

Canadian MoD for March 22, 2015 – March 23, 2015
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Report Date

March 23, 2015

On 22 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL staging area in Sinjar using precision guided munitions.

Report Date

March 23, 2015

On 22 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL staging area in Sinjar using precision guided munitions.

French MoD for March 22, 2015 – March 23, 2015
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Report Date

March 23, 2015

Enfin, le 22 mars, la force Chammal, en appui de Peshmergas, a neutralisé une trentaine de combattants qui étaient abrités dans un immeuble dans la région de Sinjar.

Report Date

March 23, 2015

Enfin, le 22 mars, la force Chammal, en appui de Peshmergas, a neutralisé une trentaine de combattants qui étaient abrités dans un immeuble dans la région de Sinjar.

CJTF–OIR for March 21, 2015 – March 22, 2015
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Report Date

March 22, 2015

On March 21, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes approved by the Iraq Ministry of Defense, using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 21, and 8 a.m., March 22, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed an armored personnel carrier.

* Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, three ISIL vehicles and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL shipping container.

* Near Ramadi, two airstrike [1 French] destroyed an ISIL homemade explosive cache, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.

Report Date

March 22, 2015

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 4 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (1654 – 1658)
  • 4 in Syria (1266 – 1269)

Confirmed Actions

US, France

On March 21, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately in Iraq, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes approved by the Iraq Ministry of Defense, using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 21, and 8 a.m., March 22, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 21, 2015
Syria: 4 strikes
Iraq: 5 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed an armored personnel carrier.
Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, three ISIL vehicles and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Mosul, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL shipping container.
Near Ramadi, two airstrike [1 French] destroyed an ISIL homemade explosive cache, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.

French MoD for March 21, 2015 – March 22, 2015
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Report Date

March 22, 2015

Le lendemain [March 21st 2015], les avions français, en appui des forces irakiennes au contact au sol, ont neutralisé un poste de combat situé sur un immeuble dans la région de Ramadi.

Report Date

March 22, 2015

Le lendemain [March 21st 2015], les avions français, en appui des forces irakiennes au contact au sol, ont neutralisé un poste de combat situé sur un immeuble dans la région de Ramadi.

French MoD for March 20, 2015 – March 21, 2015
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Report Date

March 21, 2015

Le 20 mars, une patrouille a tiré sur un bâtiment abritant une fabrique d’IED dans la région de Ramadi, alors qu’une seconde patrouille a détruit deux camions suicides dans la région de Bagdad.

Report Date

March 21, 2015

Le 20 mars, une patrouille a tiré sur un bâtiment abritant une fabrique d’IED dans la région de Ramadi, alors qu’une seconde patrouille a détruit deux camions suicides dans la région de Bagdad.

CJTF–OIR for March 20, 2015 – March 21, 2015
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Report Date

March 21, 2015

On March 20, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 20, and 8 a.m., March 21, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, three airstrikes destroyed nine ISIL fighting positions, one ISIL vehicle, one large ISIL machine gun, and one ISIL machine gun.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed one ISIL storage facility and neutralized one ISIL rocket site, one ISIL RPG position, one ISIL large machine gun, and one ISIL mortar.

* Near Kirkuk, one airstrike destroyed one ISIL fighting position, one ISIL tank and one ISIL excavator.

* Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL building.

* Near Taji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL armored vehicles.

* Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two tactical units.

Report Date

March 21, 2015

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 3 in Syria
  • 7 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq (1647 – 1653)
  • 3 in Syria (1263 – 1265)

Confirmed Actions

US, France

On March 20, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 20, and 8 a.m., March 21, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 20, 2015
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes
Near Kobani, three airstrikes destroyed nine ISIL fighting positions, one ISIL vehicle, one large ISIL machine gun, and one ISIL machine gun.

Iraq

Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed one ISIL storage facility and neutralized one ISIL rocket site, one ISIL RPG position, one ISIL large machine gun, and one ISIL mortar.
Near Kirkuk, one airstrike destroyed one ISIL fighting position, one ISIL tank and one ISIL excavator.
Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL building.
Near Taji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL armored vehicles.
Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two tactical units.

CJTF–OIR for March 19, 2015 – March 20, 2015
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Report Date

March 20, 2015

On March 19, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber aircraft to conduct an airstrike. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 19, and 8 a.m., March 20, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Kobani, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

* Near Al Hawayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL IED factory.

* Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL weapons assembly area.

* Near Haditha, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL rocket site, an ISIL heavy machine gun [British] and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL excavators.

Report Date

March 20, 2015

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 1 in Syria
  • 7 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq (1640 – 1646)
  • 1 in Syria (1262)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On March 19, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using bomber aircraft to conduct an airstrike. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq, using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 19, and 8 a.m., March 20, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 19, 2015
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes
Near Kobani, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

Near Al Hawayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL IED factory.
Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL weapons assembly area.
Near Haditha, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL rocket site, an ISIL heavy machine gun [British] and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL excavators.

UK MoD for March 19, 2015 – March 20, 2015
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Report Date

March 20, 2015

Overnight on 19/20 March, another GR4 patrol came to the assistance of peshmerga advancing north-east of Mosul. Working closely with the Kurdish forces, despite difficult weather, our aircraft were able to conduct precision attacks with two Paveway IV bombs against an ISIL heavy machine gun and weapon positions.

Report Date

March 20, 2015

Overnight on 19/20 March, another GR4 patrol came to the assistance of peshmerga advancing north-east of Mosul. Working closely with the Kurdish forces, despite difficult weather, our aircraft were able to conduct precision attacks with two Paveway IV bombs against an ISIL heavy machine gun and weapon positions.

French MoD for March 19, 2015 – March 20, 2015
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Report Date

March 20, 2015

Cette semaine, la force Chammal a réalisé 117 sorties aériennes, dont dix ont abouti à des frappes au sol. Plusieurs véhicules armés et logistiques ont été détruits par les aéronefs français, ainsi qu’un véhicule suicide dans la région de Kirkouk. Les avions français ont également ciblé des combattants à plusieurs reprises ainsi que du matériel d’artillerie.

Parallèlement, un avion E-3F Awacs a rejoint Al Udeid, au Qatar, dimanche 15 mars, avant de réaliser sa première mission trois jours plus tard. Sous contrôle opérationnel américain et en collaboration avec les pays alliés, il assure des fonctions de Command and Control au sein de la coalition. Il s’agit du deuxième déploiement de cet aéronef qui a déjà été engagé dans l’opération Chammal de fin octobre à mi-novembre 2014.

Concernant le volet terrestre de l’opération Chammal, les actions de formation ont débuté le 7 mars au profit d’une cinquantaine de stagiaires de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).

Report Date

March 20, 2015

Cette semaine, la force Chammal a réalisé 117 sorties aériennes, dont dix ont abouti à des frappes au sol. Plusieurs véhicules armés et logistiques ont été détruits par les aéronefs français, ainsi qu’un véhicule suicide dans la région de Kirkouk. Les avions français ont également ciblé des combattants à plusieurs reprises ainsi que du matériel d’artillerie.

Parallèlement, un avion E-3F Awacs a rejoint Al Udeid, au Qatar, dimanche 15 mars, avant de réaliser sa première mission trois jours plus tard. Sous contrôle opérationnel américain et en collaboration avec les pays alliés, il assure des fonctions de Command and Control au sein de la coalition. Il s’agit du deuxième déploiement de cet aéronef qui a déjà été engagé dans l’opération Chammal de fin octobre à mi-novembre 2014.

Concernant le volet terrestre de l’opération Chammal, les actions de formation ont débuté le 7 mars au profit d’une cinquantaine de stagiaires de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).

  • French attack aircraft onboard the carrier Charles de Gaulle, March 20th 2014 (Ministère de la Défense)

Incident date

March 19, 2015

Incident Code

CI052

LOCATION

الحويجة, Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq

In an event previously unknown to Airwars, an internal CENTCOM review of a Coalition strike on an ‘ISIL weapons assembly area’ at Hawijah identified a possible issue. According to the report, “ISR imagery showed that an unintentional potential ClVCAS may have occurred. Unidentified and unexpected personnel were seen IVO [in the vicinity of] the detonations.

Summary

First published
March 19, 2015
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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CJTF–OIR for March 18, 2015 – March 19, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 19, 2015

On March 18, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 18, and 8 a.m., March 19, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units.

* Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL tank and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.

* Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

* Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL-controlled bridge and destroyed a different ISIL-controlled bridge.

* Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building [Canadian] and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL pieces of engineer equipment [Canadian?] and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL bridges, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL building and an ISIL tunnel system.

* Near Sinjar, an airstrike had inconclusive results.

Report Date

March 19, 2015

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 7 in Syria
  • 12 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 12 in Iraq (1628 – 1639)
  • 7 in Syria (1255 – 1261)

Confirmed Actions

US, Canada

On March 18, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 18, and 8 a.m., March 19, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 18, 2015
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 12 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units.
Near Ar Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL tank and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL-controlled bridge and destroyed a different ISIL-controlled bridge.
Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building [Canadian] and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL pieces of engineer equipment [Canadian?] and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL bridges, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL building and an ISIL tunnel system.
Near Sinjar, an airstrike had inconclusive results.

Canadian MoD for March 18, 2015 – March 19, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 19, 2015

On 19 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL Improvised Explosives Device (IED) factory west of Kirkuk by using precision guided munitions.

On 19 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck ISIL equipment and fighting positions northeast of Mosul by using precision guided munitions.

Report Date

March 19, 2015

On 19 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIL Improvised Explosives Device (IED) factory west of Kirkuk by using precision guided munitions.

On 19 March 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, CF-188 Hornets successfully struck ISIL equipment and fighting positions northeast of Mosul by using precision guided munitions.

CJTF–OIR for March 17, 2015 – March 18, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 18, 2015

On March 17, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 17, and 8 a.m., March 18, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL tunnel system.

* Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

* Near Al Asad, an airstrike denied ISIL an avenue of approach.

* Near Al Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL rocket storage facility.

* Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL remotely piloted aircraft and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL excavators.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL excavators and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck two ISIL bridges, an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL excavator and destroyed an ISIL sniper position and an ISIL vehicle.

Report Date

March 18, 2015

Report Summary

  • 13 total strikes
  • 2 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 13 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (1617 – 1627)
  • 2 in Syria (1253 – 1254)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On March 17, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 17, and 8 a.m., March 18, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 17, 2015
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL tunnel system.
Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

Near Al Asad, an airstrike denied ISIL an avenue of approach.
Near Al Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL rocket storage facility.
Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL remotely piloted aircraft and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL excavators.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL excavators and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck two ISIL bridges, an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL excavator and destroyed an ISIL sniper position and an ISIL vehicle.

UK MoD for March 17, 2015 – March 18, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 18, 2015

On Tuesday 17 March, a Tornado GR4 patrol conducted extensive reconnaissance work before investigating reports of engineering equipment in use by ISIL to build defensive positions. Two excavators were located and destroyed with a Brimstone missile and a Paveway IV guided bomb.

Report Date

March 18, 2015

On Tuesday 17 March, a Tornado GR4 patrol conducted extensive reconnaissance work before investigating reports of engineering equipment in use by ISIL to build defensive positions. Two excavators were located and destroyed with a Brimstone missile and a Paveway IV guided bomb.

Danish MoD for March 17, 2015 – March 18, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 18, 2015

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 10. marts fløjet 11 missioner og anvendt 9 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 områderne omkring Al Anbar provinsen og Karbala. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige køretøjer og bygninger.

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 nogle af disse missioner har de danske fly kastet bomber mod fjendtlige køretøjer.

De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her planlægges et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål udførligt og detaljeret hjemmefra, og flyene flyver direkte frem til målet, kaster bomber og flyver retur. Ved disse missioner har målene for bomberne været fjendtlige styrker og 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 243 missioner og anvendt 192 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

Report Date

March 18, 2015

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 10. marts fløjet 11 missioner og anvendt 9 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 områderne omkring Al Anbar provinsen og Karbala. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige køretøjer og bygninger.

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 nogle af disse missioner har de danske fly kastet bomber mod fjendtlige køretøjer.

De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her planlægges et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål udførligt og detaljeret hjemmefra, og flyene flyver direkte frem til målet, kaster bomber og flyver retur. Ved disse missioner har målene for bomberne været fjendtlige styrker og 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 243 missioner og anvendt 192 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

Netherlands MoD for March 17, 2015 – March 18, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 18, 2015

Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen 20 missies boven Irak. Ze zetten daarbij meerdere keren wapens in tegen doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Het F-16-detachement in het Midden-Oosten klokte het 3.000e vlieguur boven Irak sinds de eerste missie op 5 oktober. Inmiddels zijn er meer dan 620 missies gevlogen en ruim 350 keer wapens ingezet. De eenheid levert een bijdrage aan de internationale strijd tegen ISIS.

Report Date

March 18, 2015

Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen 20 missies boven Irak. Ze zetten daarbij meerdere keren wapens in tegen doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Het F-16-detachement in het Midden-Oosten klokte het 3.000e vlieguur boven Irak sinds de eerste missie op 5 oktober. Inmiddels zijn er meer dan 620 missies gevlogen en ruim 350 keer wapens ingezet. De eenheid levert een bijdrage aan de internationale strijd tegen ISIS.

CJTF–OIR for March 16, 2015 – March 17, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 17, 2015

On March 16, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 16, and 8 a.m., March 17, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.

* Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, four ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

* Near Al Qaim, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.

* Near Fallujah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL weapons storage facility, two ISIL crossing points and destroyed two different ISIL crossing points.

* Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike had inconclusive results.

* Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed eight ISIL vehicles, three ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area.

* Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

Report Date

March 17, 2015

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 7 in Syria
  • 12 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 12 in Iraq (1605 – 1616)
  • 7 in Syria (1246 – 1252)

Confirmed Actions

US

On March 16, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 16, and 8 a.m., March 17, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

March 16, 2015
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 12 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, four ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Qaim, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
Near Fallujah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL weapons storage facility, two ISIL crossing points and destroyed two different ISIL crossing points.
Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike had inconclusive results.
Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed eight ISIL vehicles, three ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area.
Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

CJTF–OIR for March 15, 2015 – March 16, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 16, 2015

On March 15, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack and bomber aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 15, and 8 a.m., March 16, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL excavator and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL machine gun.
* Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
* Near Al Hawayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache.
* Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Haditha two airstrikes [1 British] struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
* Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL IED factory and destroyed two ISIL excavators, three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL bulldozer.
* Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL building, an ISIL sniper and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL front end loader.
* Near Rawah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL excavators and destroyed an ISIL front end loader and an ISIL excavator.

Report Date

March 16, 2015

Report Summary

  • 17 total strikes
  • 5 in Syria
  • 12 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 17 total strikes
  • 12 in Iraq (1593 – 1604)
  • 5 in Syria (1241 – 1245)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On March 15, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter, attack and bomber aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., March 15, and 8 a.m., March 16, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

March 15, 2015
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 12 strikes

Syria

Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL excavator and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL machine gun.
Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Hawayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache.
Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Haditha two airstrikes [1 British] struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes [1 British] struck an ISIL IED factory and destroyed two ISIL excavators, three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL bulldozer.
Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL building, an ISIL sniper and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL front end loader.
Near Rawah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL excavators and destroyed an ISIL front end loader and an ISIL excavator.

UK MoD for March 15, 2015 – March 16, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

March 16, 2015

On Sunday 15 March, a GR4 patrol was back in northern Iraq, operating over Mosul. Knowing that the Iraqi forces plan at some point to launch an offensive to retake the city from the terrorists, ISIL have been making efforts to construct defences in and around Mosul, and the GR4s were able to disrupt some of this engineering work with Paveway and Brimstone strikes.

In a similar fashion, a further Tornado mission in the early hours of Monday morning [March 16th] conducted a Brimstone attack on a vehicle being used to create defences at Anah, near the Haditha Lake.

Report Date

March 16, 2015

On Sunday 15 March, a GR4 patrol was back in northern Iraq, operating over Mosul. Knowing that the Iraqi forces plan at some point to launch an offensive to retake the city from the terrorists, ISIL have been making efforts to construct defences in and around Mosul, and the GR4s were able to disrupt some of this engineering work with Paveway and Brimstone strikes.

In a similar fashion, a further Tornado mission in the early hours of Monday morning [March 16th] conducted a Brimstone attack on a vehicle being used to create defences at Anah, near the Haditha Lake.