Military Reports

Military Reports

French MoD for December 27, 2018 – December 27, 2018
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December 27, 2018

Notes

For Dec 19th-25th, France reports 13 airstrikes in Syria and 18 artillery strikes in the Euphrates Valley.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont achevé en début de semaine la sécurisation de la ville d’Hajine. Elles poursuivent leur offensive le long du fleuve et ont atteint la localité d’Abu Hassan où Daech dispose toujours d’une forte capacité de résistance.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. Daech conserve une capacité de nuisance en menant des actions clandestines, notamment dans le désert de l’Anbar et sur le plateau d’Hawija. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuivent, avec un effort marqué à la frontière pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. Par l’opération Chammal, les armées françaises demeurent engagées, les modalités de l’engagement tenant compte en permanence des réalités du terrain. Les priorités consistent à vaincre militairement les dernières poches de cette organisation terroriste, et empêcher sa résurgence alors qu’elle passe à la clandestinité.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 34 missions de tir (18 d’éclairements, 18 de destruction – bilan du 19 au 25 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2384 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 22 sorties aériennes (bilan du 19 au 25 décembre inclus). Les Rafale ont conduit 13 frappes cette semaine.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8750 sorties / 1507 frappes / 2314 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad, alors qu’après l’ouverture partielle de la « zone verte » entamée le 10 décembre, le gouvernement irakien a poursuivi cette semaine son effort de normalisation des conditions de vie dans la capitale en démontant plusieurs checkpoints, en abattant des murs de sécurité, et en rouvrant des routes fermées à la circulation depuis 2003.

La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Elle achève cette semaine la phase dite « integration phase » qui visait à évaluer la capacité de 300 stagiaires formés depuis le début de l’automne à restituer l’ensemble des savoir-faire qui leur ont été transmis, dans des situations tactiques et techniques complexes et diverses.
Cette phase d’examen a également été l’occasion pour les instructeurs français de parfaire la capacité des moniteurs irakiens à conduire ce genre d’évaluation pédagogique de grande ampleur.

UK MoD for December 26, 2018 – December 26, 2018
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December 26, 2018

Wednesday 26 December – Typhoons and Tornados struck five terrorist-held buildings and cratered a road south-east of Hajin to prevent Daesh moving along it…a pair of Typhoons cratered the road with Paveway IVs on Wednesday 26 December. The Typhoons then joined a Tornado flight in destroying three Daesh-occupied buildings: the Typhoons dealt with one target, the Tornados struck the other two. The Tornados remained on station to provide further assistance if required by the SDF, and subsequently attacked a further two buildings from which the terrorists were firing.

UK MoD for December 24, 2018
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Monday 24 December – Tornados attacked two Daesh-held buildings south-east of Hajin…Further targets were identified on Monday 24 December, when Tornados, as ever supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, bombed two terrorist-held buildings in the path of the SDF advance. With Daesh continuing to lose ground, it was necessary to prevent them moving men and equipment, most particularly their favoured truck-bombs, along a road towards the SDF

UK MoD for December 22, 2018 – December 22, 2018
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December 22, 2018

Saturday 22 December – a Reaper hit a terrorist heavy weapon and its crew to the south-east of Hajin, and Tornados bombed three Daesh strong-points including a heavy machine-gun position…The following day, a Reaper spotted terrorists manning a heavy weapon and engaged them with a Hellfire which scored a direct hit. The Reaper then provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike on a Daesh-held building nearby. Tornados were also active south-east of Hajin, conducting Paveway IV attacks which destroyed a heavy machine-gun position and two other Daesh strong-points.

UK MoD for January 21, 2018 – December 21, 2018
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December 21, 2018

Friday 21 December – a Reaper engaged a group of Daesh extremists south-east of Hajin, whilst Tornados struck two workshops making IEDs…Further support was rendered on Friday 21 December by a Reaper and another flight of Tornados. The Reaper’s crew successfully used a Hellfire missile against a small group of Daesh as they moved across country, whilst the Tornados destroyed two workshops which were producing improvised explosive devices.

French MoD for December 20, 2018 – December 20, 2018
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December 20, 2018

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From Dec 12th - 18th, France report that Task Force Wagram carried out 24 'shooting missions". Additionally, there were five airstrikes in the Hajin region, Syria.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont libéré une grande partie de la ville d’Hajine et poursuivent leur progression méthodique dans cette zone de façon à s’assurer que Daech ne sera pas en mesure d’agir sur leurs arrières.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée : Daech, qui est retourné à la clandestinité, conserve une capacité de nuisance, notamment sur le plateau d’Hawija. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuivent, avec un effort marqué à la frontière pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 24 missions de tir (21 éclairement, 3 destruction – bilan du 12 au 18 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2350 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 12 au 18 décembre inclus). Les Rafale ont conduit 5 frappes cette semaine dans la région d’Hajine, sur des combattants de Daech.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8728 sorties / 1494 frappes / 2299 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad. Elle conseille également ponctuellement les brigades qui lui sont subordonnées. Elle a, à ce titre, conduit une mission d’expertise visant à améliorer la sécurisation du stockage des munitions d’une brigade irakienne.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Depuis début décembre, 300 stagiaires de la 2ème école de l’ICTS – école de spécialité de l’ICTS – sont entrés dans la phase dite « integration phase » qui vise à évaluer la capacité des stagiaires à restituer l’ensemble des savoir-faire qui leur ont été transmis, dans des situations tactiques et techniques complexes et diverses. Cette phase d’examen est également l’occasion pour les instructeurs français de parfaire la capacité des moniteurs irakiens à conduire ce genre d’évaluation pédagogique de grande ampleur.

UK MoD for December 19, 2018
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Wednesday 19 December – Tornados destroyed a truck-bomb concealed inside a building south-east of Hajin in Syria…

Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over eastern Syria in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces offensive against Daesh around Hajin, as well as lending assistance when requested by the Iraqi security forces to prevent the terrorists from regaining a foothold within the country.

With the SDF pushing south-east from Hajin, Tornado GR4s provided close air support on Wednesday 19 December. The SDF encountered a truck-bomb concealed inside a building, and took cover whilst the Tornados dealt with the threat. A single Paveway IV guided bomb, on target, allowed them to continue their advance.

Netherlands MoD for December 12, 2018 – December 18, 2018
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Report Date

December 18, 2018

Notes

For 12th-18th Dec, Dutch F16s supported ground troops in 9 missions; weapons were deployed in 8 in Abu Kamal. Attacks were carried out on vehicles, logistics warehouses and ISIS fighters. Dutch F16s will fly until Dec 31st when the mandate for Dutch participation ends.

In de strijd tegen ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 8 werden wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 12 t/m 18 december.

De toestellen kwamen in actie boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour bij Abu Kamal. Hierbij zijn voertuigen, logistieke opslagplaatsen en strijders van ISIS aangevallen.

Het F-16-detachement vliegt voor de anti-ISIS-coalitie nog tot en met 31 december. Daarna loopt het mandaat voor Nederlandse deelname af.

CJTF–OIR for December 9, 2018 – December 15, 2018
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December 15, 2018

From CJTF-OIR

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to defeat ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR conducted 208 strikes consisting of 378 engagements in Syria.

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 47 strikes consisting of 90 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 47 strikes [2 or more British] engaged 20 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, 32 staging areas, two petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, one command and control node, one tunnel, seven supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one tactical vehicle and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 27 strikes [Approx 5 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, five staging areas, four supply routes, two heavy weapons systems and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 57 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 32 strikes [at least 3 British] destroyed 26 fighting positions, 11 staging areas, five supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant storage facility, and one piece of heavy equipment, suppressed one mortar firing position and damaged one fighting position.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 52 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 25 strikes [5 British] engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, four staging areas, five supply routes, three petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, two financial nodes, one improvised explosive device facility and damaged three fighting positions.

–       Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one fighting position.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 21 strikes [3 or more British] engaged 15 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, five staging areas, two supply routes, one improvised explosive device facility, one building, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle and suppressed one mortar.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 29 strikes [2 or more British] engaged 17 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 25 fighting positions, three tunnels, one supply route, one command and control node, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one staging area, one mortar tube, one heavy weapons system, one building, damaged one vehicle and suppressed one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 9, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 military strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 26 strikes [1 British] engaged five ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, two command and control nodes, two staging areas, one weapons caches, one weapon storage facility, one petroleum oil lubricant site, one command and control node, and damaged one vehicle, one staging area, one fighting position and suppressed one mortar and one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR detected 112 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

Report Date

December 15, 2018

Report Summary

  • 208 total strikes
  • 208 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

From CJTF-OIR

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to defeat ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces' operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS's terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR conducted 208 strikes consisting of 378 engagements in Syria.

December 15, 2018
Syria: 47 strikes

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 47 strikes consisting of 90 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 47 strikes engaged 20 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, 32 staging areas, two petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, one command and control node, one tunnel, seven supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one tactical vehicle and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 14, 2018
Syria: 27 strikes

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 27 strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, five staging areas, four supply routes, two heavy weapons systems and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 13, 2018
Syria: 32 strikes

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 57 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 32 strikes destroyed 26 fighting positions, 11 staging areas, five supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant storage facility, and one piece of heavy equipment, suppressed one mortar firing position and damaged one fighting position.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 12, 2018
Syria: 26 strikes

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 52 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 25 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, four staging areas, five supply routes, three petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, two financial nodes, one improvised explosive device facility and damaged three fighting positions.
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one fighting position.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 11, 2018
Syria: 21 strikes

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 21 strikes engaged 15 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, five staging areas, two supply routes, one improvised explosive device facility, one building, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle and suppressed one mortar.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 10, 2018
Syria: 29 strikes

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 29 strikes engaged 17 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 25 fighting positions, three tunnels, one supply route, one command and control node, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one staging area, one mortar tube, one heavy weapons system, one building, damaged one vehicle and suppressed one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 9, 2018
Syria: 26 strikes

On Dec. 9, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 military strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 26 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, two command and control nodes, two staging areas, one weapons caches, one weapon storage facility, one petroleum oil lubricant site, one command and control node, and damaged one vehicle, one staging area, one fighting position and suppressed one mortar and one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR detected 112 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

Incident date

December 13, 2018

Incident Code

TI020

LOCATION

مخمور, Makhmour refugee camp, Erbil, Iraq

Four women were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on the Rustam Jodi refugee camp in Makhmour, south of Erbil on December 13th 2018, according to local media reports. Rustom Joudi, the governor of Rastam Jodi camp, said that the Turkish shelling, which took place at 21:00 on Thursday, killed four women, three of them from

Summary

First published
December 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(4 women)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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French MoD for December 13, 2018
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For December 5th to 11th, France reports that it carried out 20 sorties and 7 strikes. Task Force Wagram carried out 38 firing missions (20 lighting, 18 destruction). Since November 21, 161 fire missions have been carried out and nearly 1,000 shells have been fired. Airwars reached out to French MoD to ask where the airstrikes were conducted and was told that all seven strikes were near Hajin

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Ø Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a mené plusieurs attaques. Celles-ci se sont à nouveau heurtées à des frappes aériennes et des tirs d’artillerie de la coalition. Au bilan, grâce à l’appui de la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont repris leur progression méthodique dans la zone.
Ø Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. L’activité de Daech est contrainte par les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI). A la frontière, l’effort visant à contrer toute tentative d’infiltration de Daech depuis la Syrie est maintenu.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. La frégate légère furtive Aconit patrouille en Méditerranée orientale dans le cadre de la fonction stratégique connaissance et anticipation.
Ø La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram continue d’appuyer les forces démocratiques syriennes qui luttent contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine. Elle a réalisé cette semaine, depuis le territoire irakien, 38 missions de tir (20 éclairement, 18 destruction – bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus).
En trois semaines, Wagram a fourni un effort important pour stopper les contre-attaques de Daech puis appuyer les opérations des FDS qui reprennent l’initiative dans les derniers réduits tenus par l’organisation terroriste. Ainsi, depuis le 21 novembre, 161 missions de tir ont été réalisées et près de 1000 obus ont été tirés.
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2326 missions de tirs.
Ø Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 5 au 11 décembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont été significativement engagés dans l’appui aux FDS puisque les équipages ont conduit 7 frappes cette semaine permettant de neutraliser 9 objectifs ennemis.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8708 sorties / 1489 frappes / 2292 objectifs neutralisés.

Ø Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne. Elle conseille également les brigades subordonnées, dont la 106ème brigade d’artillerie irakienne.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Le stage de formation au recueil de renseignement s’est achevé après six semaines d’instruction. Narvik forme actuellement les Irakiens dans les domaines suivants : mise en œuvre d’armes lourdes, combat motorisé, lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, sauvetage au combat et tir de précision.

Netherlands MoD for December 5, 2018 – December 11, 2018
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Report Date

December 11, 2018

Notes

For Dec 5th-11th, Dutch F16s supported ground troops during nine missions and weapons were deployed in six in Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor.

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 6 werden wapens ingezet. De toestellen kwamen in actie boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour bij Abu Kamal. Hierbij zijn voertuigen, logistieke opslagplaatsen en strijders aangevallen.

Afgelopen week behaalde het Nederlandse F-16-detachement in Jordanië een mijlpaal. Sinds het begin van de operaties in 2014 vlogen Nederlandse F-16’s 11.000 uren boven het inzetgebied in Irak en Oost-Syrië. Het F-16-detachement vliegt nog tot en met 31 december missies voor de internationale coalitie die strijdt tegen terreurgroep ISIS.

CJTF–OIR for December 2, 2018 – December 8, 2018
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December 8, 2018

From CJTFOIR:

‘Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, CJTF-OIR conducted 251 strikes consisting of 494 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 39 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 39 strikes [1 or more British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, four staging areas, three command and control nodes, one financial facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one mortar launching site, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle, two supply route and one UAS facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 8, 2018.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 46 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 46 strikes [2 or more British[ engaged one ISIS tactical unit, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, seven pieces of heavy equipment, seven staging areas, five supply routes, four command and control nodes, three vehicles, one building and one financial facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 7, 2018.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 32 strikes [1 or more British] engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 13 fighting positions, five staging areas, six supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, one logistics facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one piece of heavy equipment, one heavy machine gun, one tactical vehicle and one financial facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 6, 2018.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 82 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 41 strikes [1 or more British] engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, three command and control nodes, three vehicles, two staging areas, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, two supply routes, two logistics facilities, one piece of heavy equipment, one media cell and one building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 5, 2018

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 31 strikes engaged seven tactical units, and destroyed 15 fighting positions, eight staging areas, four supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, three command and control nodes, one piece of heavy equipment, and one weapons facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 4, 2018.

On Dec. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 38 strikes [2 British] engaged 12 tactical units, and destroyed 10 supply routes, five staging areas, two weapon caches, four improvised explosive device facilities, two buildings, two fighting positions, one anti-aircraft system, one rocket storage site, one tunnel, two heavy equipment, and one vehicle storage.

On Dec. 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Sulayman Bek, one strike engaged three tactical units, and destroyed two buildings and damaged one building.

On Dec. 2, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged two tactical units, and destroyed four command and control nodes, one building, one storage site, six staging areas, six supply routes, one tactical vehicle and three fighting positions, and suppressed seven supply routes and one fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 2, 2018.

We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 3 and Oct. 4.

On Nov. 3, 2018 In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.
• Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed one fighting position.

On Oct. 4, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements.
• Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed two fighting positions.’

Report Date

December 8, 2018

Report Summary

  • 251 total strikes
  • 250 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

US

From CJTFOIR:

‘Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, CJTF-OIR conducted 251 strikes consisting of 494 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

December 8, 2018
Syria: 39 strikes

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 39 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 39 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, four staging areas, three command and control nodes, one financial facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one mortar launching site, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle, two supply route and one UAS facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 8, 2018.

December 7, 2018
Syria: 46 strikes

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 46 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 46 strikes engaged one ISIS tactical unit, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, seven pieces of heavy equipment, seven staging areas, five supply routes, four command and control nodes, three vehicles, one building and one financial facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 7, 2018.

December 6, 2018
Syria: 32 strikes

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 32 strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 13 fighting positions, five staging areas, six supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, one logistics facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one piece of heavy equipment, one heavy machine gun, one tactical vehicle and one financial facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 6, 2018.

December 5, 2018
Syria: 41 strikes

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 82 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 41 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, three command and control nodes, three vehicles, two staging areas, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, two supply routes, two logistics facilities, one piece of heavy equipment, one media cell and one building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 5, 2018

December 4, 2018
Syria: 31 strikes

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 31 strikes engaged seven tactical units, and destroyed 15 fighting positions, eight staging areas, four supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, three command and control nodes, one piece of heavy equipment, and one weapons facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 4, 2018.

December 3, 2018
Syria: 38 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 38 strikes engaged 12 tactical units, and destroyed 10 supply routes, five staging areas, two weapon caches, four improvised explosive device facilities, two buildings, two fighting positions, one anti-aircraft system, one rocket storage site, one tunnel, two heavy equipment, and one vehicle storage.

On Dec. 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Sulayman Bek, one strike engaged three tactical units, and destroyed two buildings and damaged one building.
December 2, 2018
Syria: 23 strikes

On Dec. 2, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged two tactical units, and destroyed four command and control nodes, one building, one storage site, six staging areas, six supply routes, one tactical vehicle and three fighting positions, and suppressed seven supply routes and one fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 2, 2018.

November 3, 2018

We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 3 and Oct. 4.

On Nov. 3, 2018 In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.

Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed one fighting position.

October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements.

Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed two fighting positions.’

Reported civilian deaths from US-led Coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria

Due to large variations in the quality of reporting, Airwars provisionally grades allegations of civilian harm using a standardised methodology across all belligerents and conflicts. The five categories are explained in full on our Methodology page. Individual events are recorded in the Civilian Casualties pages.

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Declared US-led Coalition air and artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria

The term strike refers both to air and artillery actions. Please note that according to the US-led Coalition against ISIS, a single strike might at times involve multiple aircraft, munitions released and locations.

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A strike, as defined in regular Coalition press releases, refers to “one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone ISIS vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of ISIS-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use.”

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Source: Combined Joint-Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve

ISR Missions in Iraq/Syria and Afghanistan 2014-2020

Modern militaries use Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions for both pre- and post-strike assessments and for targeting assistance. Measuring levels of ISR can therefore provide a useful indicator of efforts taken to better protect civilians on the battlefield. In March 2020, US Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) ceased regular provision of this data.

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Cumulative US and allied air and artillery strikes in Syria 2014-2017

Until June 2017, the Coalition regularly provided Airwars with breakdowns of strikes by the US and allies, and by country. This helped us build a more nuanced picture of ongoing US and allied air operations.

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Coalition air and artillery strikes in Iraq 2014–2017

All data is drawn from official military reports of CJTF-OIR, France, the UK, Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, Australia and Canada. Where countries only issued data on weapons released, we estimated the number of strikes based on the overall average of weapons released per strike.

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Coalition air-released munitions in Iraq and Syria 2014-2020

The graph models official data from Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) which reflects air-released munitions by the international allies during the war against so-called Islamic State. It does not include artillery or rocket strikes. In March 2020, AFCENT signalled an end to the release of this data.

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Comparing allegations of civilian harm from US-led Coalition and Russian campaigns

Airwars has tracked thousands of reported events in which Russian strikes in Syria or Coalition military actions in Iraq and Syria have allegedly killed civilians. While these raw claims should be treated with caution, they can nevertheless help us to understand trends over time. In March to May 2016 for example, alleged Russian incidents fell by 75% – most likely as a result of a regional ceasefire then in place.

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French MoD for December 6, 2018
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Report Date

December 6, 2018

Notes

From November 28th to December 4th, the aircraft of Operation Chammal made 16 air sorties and conducted one airstrike. Task Force Wagram conducted 61 firing missions from Iraq – 24 lighting, 37 destruction.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, dans la moyenne vallée del’Euphrate, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a lancé à nouveau des offensives contre les positions des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). Celles-ci se sont heurtées à des frappes aériennes et des tirs d’artillerie de la coalition. Au bilan, la ligne de front n’a pas évolué cette semaine.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent. A la frontière, l’effort visant à contrer toute tentative d’action d’infiltration de Daech depuis la Syrie est maintenu.
ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. La frégate légère furtive Aconit patrouille actuellement en Méditerranée orientale dans le cadre de la fonction stratégique connaissance et anticipation.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

De façon à assurer une précision maximale des tirs, Wagram dispose de la nouvelle station météo baptisée SEPHIRA (Station d’Elaboration de Profils atmospHérIques et Radiosondage pour l’Artillerie) qui permet de transmettre aux pièces d’artillerie les éléments atmosphériques influant sur la trajectoire des obus : force et direction du vent, température, taux d’humidité ou encore pression atmosphérique.

De plus, cette semaine ont été employés, pour la première fois en opération, les obus Bonus, qui sont des munitions antichars à effet dirigé, de précision métrique. Chaque obus Bonus dispose de deux charges militaires, ce qui permet de détruire deux véhicules blindés avec une seule munition. Ainsi, le 3 décembre, alors qu’une colonne de véhicules de Daech est détectée, la TF Wagram a reçu l’ordre de lui barrer la route. Après un premier tir de barrage, Daech contourne la zone et relance son action. Ordre est alors donné à Wagram de détruire la colonne. Au bilan, l’emploi de 4 obus Bonus a permis la neutralisation de 8 véhicules blindés.

La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 61 missions de tir (24 éclairement, 37 destruction – bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2288 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 16 sorties aériennes (bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit 1 frappe cette semaine sur des combattants de Daech.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8688 sorties / 1482 frappes / 2283 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), notamment dans les domaines suivants : mise en œuvre d’armes lourdes, combat motorisé, lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, sauvetage au combat et tir de précision.

Netherlands MoD for November 28, 2018 – December 4, 2018
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Report Date

December 4, 2018

Notes

For November 28th - Dec 4th, the Dutch MoD reported that Dutch F-16's supported ground troops in the fight against IS during 9 missions. Weapons were deployed during 7 missions above Deir Ezzor in Syria, targeting vehicles, logistical places and IS-fighters.

In het overzicht van 28 Nov- 4 Dec laat MinDef weten tijdens 9 missies F-16’s te hebben ingezet ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Bij 7 missies boven Deir al Zour in Syrie werden wapens ingezet. Voertuigen, logistieke plaatsen en IS-strijders zijn geraakt.

CJTF–OIR for November 26, 2018 – December 1, 2018
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December 1, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi – Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR conducted 90 strikes consisting of 151 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 01 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five vehicles, nine supply routes, one reservoir, two staging areas and one oil petroleum lubricant facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 01, 2018.

On Nov. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five fighting positions, four armored vehicles, nine vehicles and one storage facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 30, 2018.

On Nov. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 18 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 15 supply routes, four vehicles, one command and control center, three fuel trucks, one piece of heavy equipment and two staging areas.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 29, 2018.

On Nov. 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed one supply route, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, three vehicles, two fighting positions, two command and control centers and three pieces of heavy equipment.

On Nov. 28 in Iraq, there were three strikes consisting of four engagements.

• Near the Hamrin Mountains, two strikes destroyed five buildings and four tunnels.
• Near Hawijah Pocket, one strike destroyed one cave.

On Nov. 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 13 strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, 15 vehicles, one IED facility, one piece of communication equipment and one command and control center.

On Nov. 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.

On Nov. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, five strikes destroyed two bridges, one IED facility, one tunnel, and two supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 26, 2018.

On Nov. 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hajin, 14 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units and destroyed one vehicle, two fighting positons, two supply routes, one UAS launch site, three buildings, one command and control center and one weapons cache.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 25, 2018.

Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR detected 45 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

Report Date

December 1, 2018

Report Summary

  • 90 total strikes
  • 86 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

US

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi – Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR conducted 90 strikes consisting of 151 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

December 1, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes

On Dec. 01 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five vehicles, nine supply routes, one reservoir, two staging areas and one oil petroleum lubricant facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 01, 2018.

November 30, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes

On Nov. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five fighting positions, four armored vehicles, nine vehicles and one storage facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 30, 2018.

November 29, 2018
Syria: 18 strikes

On Nov. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 18 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 15 supply routes, four vehicles, one command and control center, three fuel trucks, one piece of heavy equipment and two staging areas.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 29, 2018.

November 28, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

On Nov. 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 12 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed one supply route, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, three vehicles, two fighting positions, two command and control centers and three pieces of heavy equipment.

On Nov. 28 in Iraq, there were three strikes consisting of four engagements.

Near the Hamrin Mountains, two strikes destroyed five buildings and four tunnels.
Near Hawijah Pocket, one strike destroyed one cave.
November 27, 2018
Syria: 13 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Nov. 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 13 strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, 15 vehicles, one IED facility, one piece of communication equipment and one command and control center.

On Nov. 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.
November 26, 2018
Syria: 5 strikes

On Nov. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, five strikes destroyed two bridges, one IED facility, one tunnel, and two supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 26, 2018.

November 25, 2018
Syria: 14 strikes

On Nov. 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 14 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units and destroyed one vehicle, two fighting positons, two supply routes, one UAS launch site, three buildings, one command and control center and one weapons cache.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 25, 2018.

Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR detected 45 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

French MoD for November 29, 2018
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Report Date

November 29, 2018

Notes

From Nov 21st-27st, France report that Task Force Wagram carried out 62 firing missions (35 lighting, 27 destruction) from Iraq territory. Aircraft carried out 16 sorties and two strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a récemment lancé des offensives contre les positions des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). L’appui de la coalition, notamment l’engagement de l’artillerie, a permis de stopper ces offensives. Au bilan, cette action a occasionné des pertes dans les deux camps, sans faire évoluer la ligne de front.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent, avec un effort le long de la frontière syrienne pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
Elle a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 62 missions de tir (35 éclairement, 27 destruction – bilan du 21 au 27 novembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2227 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 16 sorties aériennes (bilan du 21 au 27 novembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit 2 frappes cette semaine.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8670 sorties / 1481 frappes / 2280 objectifs neutralisés.
Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad.
Insérée au sein du quartier général de la division, la TF se compose d’une centaine de militaires dont les expertises variées permettent de dispenser des instructions opérationnelles adaptées aux besoins émis les Irakiens.
Depuis le mois d’octobre, treize stages ont ainsi été organisés, dans des domaines variés comme le secourisme de combat, la lutte contre les IED, le combat en zone urbaine, la lutte contre la menace NRBC ou encore la maintenance ou l’entraînement physique et sportif. Ils ont permis de former quelque 240 militaires irakiens, dont une majorité de cadres ayant pour vocation de devenir instructeurs à leur tour.
Monsabert intervient également au profit de l’école d’artillerie irakienne : 75 cadres de cette école ont ainsi été entraînés pendant plus d’un mois. L’artillerie est une capacité de premier ordre pour l’armée irakienne qui l’emploie actuellement à la frontière irako-syrienne pour prévenir toute incursion de Daech depuis la Syrie.
Composée d’une quarantaine de militaires, la TF Narvik, qui est implantée dans les faubourgs de Bagdad, forme et conseille les membres de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).
Mi-octobre ont débuté cinq formations dans les domaines suivants : mise en œuvre d’armes lourdes, combat motorisé, lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, sauvetage au combat et tir de précision. D’une durée de douze semaines chacune, ces formations permettent d’instruire les stagiaires de l’école de spécialité de l’ICTS mais également de conseiller les instructeurs irakiens.

Netherlands MoD for November 21, 2018 – November 27, 2018
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Report Date

November 27, 2018

Notes

For November 21st -27th 2018, the Dutch MoD reported that Dutch F-16's supported ground troops in the fight against IS during 9 missions. Weapons were deployed during 3 missions above Deir Ezzor in Syria, targeting vehicles, logistical places and IS-fighters.

In het overzicht van 21-27 Nov laat MinDef weten tijdens 9 missies F-16’s te hebben ingezet ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Bij 3 missies boven Deir al Zour in Syrie werden wapens ingezet. Voertuigen, logistieke plaatsen en IS-strijders zijn aangevallen.

French MoD for November 26, 2018
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Report Date

November 26, 2018

Notes

French MoD publish article on the CAESAR gun, used by Task Force Wagram. Deployed in Iraq since the summer of 2016, the CAESAR gun – truck equipped with an artillery system- is equipped with a 155 mm gun, eight meters long, mounted on the rear platform of a truck. This 18-tonne weapon system, with a firing rate of six rounds per minute, can reach a target up to 38 km.

‘CHAMMAL : le canon CAESAR en première ligne contre Daech

Mise à jour : 26/11/2018
Déployé en Irak depuis l’été 2016, le canon CAESAR (camion équipé d’un système d’artillerie) constitue un outil indispensable à la lutte contre Daech au sein de l’Operation Inherent Resolve.

Le canon CAESAR est équipé d’un canon de 155 mm, de huit mètres de long, monté sur plate-forme arrière d’un camion. Ce système d’armes de 18 tonnes, d’une cadence de tir de six coups par minute, permet d’atteindre une cible jusqu’à 38 km. La cabine de l’équipage peut recevoir une mitrailleuse de 12,7 mm, télé-opérée depuis l’intérieur du véhicule. Chaque canon comprend un système de chargement automatique avec une dotation de trente obus. Il est mis en œuvre par un équipage de cinq artilleurs. Le CAESAR permet d’assurer un appui feu puissant, précis et immédiat.

Entrés en service en 2008, les canons CAESAR ont déjà eu l’occasion de démontrer leur performance et leur fiabilité sur d’autres théâtres d’opérations. « Si la finalité d’emploi est la même sur les différents théâtres de projection, puisqu’en Irak nous participons au pilier appui de l’opération Chammal, l’environnement est en revanche totalement différent. Ici nous sommes pleinement intégrés au sein de la coalition : nous n’agissons pas en franco-français. De plus, en Syrie, il n’y a pas de troupes françaises au sol, contrairement aux précédents engagements en Afghanistan et au Mali » ajoute le capitaine Luc.

Transportable par les airs et polyvalent, le CAESAR est une arme beaucoup plus mobile qu’un obusier classique. Sa rapidité d’emploi est inégalable : « En cas d’urgence, le CAESAR peut être mis en place en une minute seulement, le temps de le sortir de son hangar, de le positionner et d’ajuster les tirs » explique le capitaine Luc, intégré au sein de la Strike Cell (cellule de frappe) de la coalition. « Ainsi il peut se déplacer, tirer et rentrer vers une position sécurisée en un temps adapté au tempo des opérations ».

Près de 120 militaires français sont actuellement déployés, en Irak, au sein de la Task Force Wagram, pour armer les trois canons CAESAR présents depuis le lancement de l’offensive sur Mossoul en octobre 2016. Depuis la libération de cette ville du nord de l’Irak le 10 juillet 2017, la TF Wagram accompagne la campagne de coalition dans sa lutte contre Daech.

Les artilleurs français tirent actuellement, depuis une position au nord-ouest de l’Irak, sur la dernière emprise de Daech située dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, en Syrie. Leur objectif est d’appuyer l’action des forces démocratiques syriennes engagées au sol.

Parfaitement intégrée au sein de la coalition, la Task Force Wagram est actuellement engagée aux côtés de l’artillerie américaine et irakienne dans les combats contre Daech, elle a réalisé plus de 2 100 missions de tir depuis 2016.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. À la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation» au profit d’unités de sécurité nationale irakiennes et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

CJTF–OIR for November 18, 2018 – November 24, 2018
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Report Date

November 24, 2018

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Nov. 18-24, 2018, CJTF-OIR conducted 185 strikes consisting of 248 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

On Nov. 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 65 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hajin, 65 strikes [At least 2 British] engaged 24 tactical units and destroyed 28 firing positions, eight vehicles, six fighting positons, four supply routes, four IED factories, two buildings, five command and control facilities, two staging areas, one vehicle borne IED, one piece of engineer equipment, one checkpoint, one weapons cache and one AAA system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 24.

On Nov. 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 50 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 50 strikes [3 British?] engaged seven tactical units and destroyed 27 firing positions, five fighting positions, five supply routes, two vehicle borne IEDs, one armored vehicle, four tunnels, three technical vehicles, four tunnels, one checkpoint, one bunker, and one mortar firing positon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 23.

On Nov. 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 11 strikes destroyed one supply route, three fighting positions, four firing positions and four technical vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 22.

On Nov. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 11 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, four tunnels, and one bunker.

On Nov. 21 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements.

• Near Wadi Tubal, five strikes destroyed one underground facility, one tunnel, two supply routes, and one weapons cache.

On Nov. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed six supply routes.

On Nov. 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike and one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike engaged three ISIS tactical units.

On Nov. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed five supply routes.

On Nov. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements.

• Near Al Anbar, one strike destroyed one building.
• Near Lake Thar Thar, one strike destroyed one cave and one weapons cache.
• Near Baji, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one tunnel.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike destroyed two water crafts and one weapons cache was destroyed.

On Nov. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 military strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged four tactical units and destroyed seven buildings, seven supply routes, four staging areas, two weapons caches, two boats, one checkpoint, one command and control center, and one piece of engineering equipment.

On Nov. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements.

• Near Mosul, two strikes destroyed two buildings and one cave.

We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 16 and 11, and Oct. 28, as follows,

On Nov. 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements.

• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike destroyed one cave.

On Nov. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.

• Near Q-West, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one building.

On Oct. 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements in Iraq that were not reported in the previous release:

• Near Al Anbar, one strike consisting of two engagements destroyed one bunker
• Near Makhmur Mountains, one strike consisting of three engagements destroyed two buildings

Nov. 18-24 there were 106 additional strikes within the MERV that did not originate from Coalition or partner forces. CJTF-OIR calls for all uncoordinated fires to cease.

This Coalition strike release contains strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.’

Report Date

November 24, 2018

Report Summary

  • 189 total strikes
  • 173 in Syria
  • 16 in Iraq

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Nov. 18-24, 2018, CJTF-OIR conducted 185 strikes consisting of 248 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

November 24, 2018
Syria: 65 strikes

On Nov. 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 65 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 65 strikes engaged 24 tactical units and destroyed 28 firing positions, eight vehicles, six fighting positons, four supply routes, four IED factories, two buildings, five command and control facilities, two staging areas, one vehicle borne IED, one piece of engineer equipment, one checkpoint, one weapons cache and one AAA system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 24.

November 23, 2018
Syria: 50 strikes

On Nov. 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 50 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 50 strikes engaged seven tactical units and destroyed 27 firing positions, five fighting positions, five supply routes, two vehicle borne IEDs, one armored vehicle, four tunnels, three technical vehicles, four tunnels, one checkpoint, one bunker, and one mortar firing positon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 23.

November 22, 2018
Syria: 11 strikes

On Nov. 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 11 strikes destroyed one supply route, three fighting positions, four firing positions and four technical vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 22.

November 21, 2018
Syria: 11 strikes
Iraq: 5 strikes

On Nov. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 11 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, four tunnels, and one bunker.

On Nov. 21 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements.

Near Wadi Tubal, five strikes destroyed one underground facility, one tunnel, two supply routes, and one weapons cache.
November 20, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Nov. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed six supply routes.

On Nov. 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike and one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Lake Hamrin, one strike engaged three ISIS tactical units.
November 19, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 4 strikes

On Nov. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed five supply routes.

On Nov. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements.

Near Al Anbar, one strike destroyed one building.
Near Lake Thar Thar, one strike destroyed one cave and one weapons cache.
Near Baji, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one tunnel.
Near Wadi Ashai, one strike destroyed two water crafts and one weapons cache was destroyed.
November 18, 2018
Syria: 24 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Nov. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 military strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged four tactical units and destroyed seven buildings, seven supply routes, four staging areas, two weapons caches, two boats, one checkpoint, one command and control center, and one piece of engineering equipment.

On Nov. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements.

Near Mosul, two strikes destroyed two buildings and one cave.
November 16, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 16 and 11, and Oct. 28, as follows,

On Nov. 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements.

Near Lake Hamrin, one strike destroyed one cave.
November 11, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Nov. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.

Near Q-West, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one building.
October 28, 2018
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Oct. 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements in Iraq that were not reported in the previous release:

Near Al Anbar, one strike consisting of two engagements destroyed one bunker
Near Makhmur Mountains, one strike consisting of three engagements destroyed two buildings

Nov. 18-24 there were 106 additional strikes within the MERV that did not originate from Coalition or partner forces. CJTF-OIR calls for all uncoordinated fires to cease.

This Coalition strike release contains strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.’

French MoD for November 22, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 22, 2018

Notes

France report that from Nov 14th – 20th, Task Force Wagram conducted 64 firing missions – 47 ‘lighting’, 17 ‘destruction’. Aircraft carried out 18 sorties but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, marque actuellement un temps d’arrêt. Appuyées par la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes se réorganisent et consolident leurs positions avant de relancer leur offensive.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent. Evitant le contact, Daech tente d’alimenter un sentiment d’insécurité par des actions clandestines ciblant indistinctement les FSI ou la population irakienne.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

Elle a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 64 missions de tir (47 éclairement, 17 destruction – bilan du 14 au 20 novembre inclus).’

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2165 missions de tirs.

Netherlands MoD for November 21, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 21, 2018

Notes

For November 14th-20th 2018, the Dutch MoD reported that Dutch F-16’s supported ground troops in the fight against IS during 10 missions. Weapons were deployed during 3 missions above Deir Ezzor in Syria, targeting IS warehouses and fighting positions.

In het weekoverzicht van 14 t/m 20 November laat MinDef weten F-16’s te hebben ingezet tijdens 10 missies ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Bij 3 werden wapens ingezet, boven Deir al Zour in Syrie. Opslagplaatsen en gevechtsposities van IS zijn vernietigd.

CJTF–OIR for November 11, 2018 – November 17, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 17, 2018

From CJTFOIR:

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, CJTF-OIR conducted 168 strikes consisting of 297 engagements in Syria.

On Nov. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 37 strikes engaged five tactical units and destroyed 15 buildings, seven supply routes, seven staging areas, four fighting positons, two weapons caches, one media cell, and one tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 17, 2018.

On Nov. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 22 strikes engaged 14 tactical units and destroyed 11 vehicles, eight supply routes, five buildings, three staging areas, one tunnel, one vehicle borne IED and one media cell.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 16, 2018.

On Nov. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 19 strikes destroyed five buildings, three supply routes, 11 fighting positions, two mortars, one weapons cache, and one command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.

On Nov. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 26 strikes engaged eight tactical units and destroyed eight buildings, three supply routes, four command and control centers, two weapons caches, three fighting positons, four staging areas, and one tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.

On Nov. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed three buildings, five supply routes, six weapons caches, one tunnel, one fighting position, two command and control centers, three staging areas, and two observation points.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 13, 2018.

On Nov. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 17 strikes engaged 18 tactical units and destroyed 10 buildings, one weapons cache, one tunnel, one command and control center, and two supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 12, 2018.

On Nov. 11, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged 16 tactical units and destroyed nine buildings, two weapons caches, four tunnels, two fighting positions, two supply routes, two command and control centers, one piece of heavy equipment, and one visual observation post.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov.11, 2018.

Report Date

November 17, 2018

Report Summary

  • 168 total strikes
  • 168 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

From CJTFOIR:

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, CJTF-OIR conducted 168 strikes consisting of 297 engagements in Syria.

November 17, 2018
Syria: 37 strikes

On Nov. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 37 strikes engaged five tactical units and destroyed 15 buildings, seven supply routes, seven staging areas, four fighting positons, two weapons caches, one media cell, and one tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 17, 2018.

November 16, 2018
Syria: 22 strikes

On Nov. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 22 strikes engaged 14 tactical units and destroyed 11 vehicles, eight supply routes, five buildings, three staging areas, one tunnel, one vehicle borne IED and one media cell.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 16, 2018.

November 15, 2018
Syria: 19 strikes

On Nov. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 19 strikes destroyed five buildings, three supply routes, 11 fighting positions, two mortars, one weapons cache, and one command and control center.
November 14, 2018
Syria: 26 strikes

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.

On Nov. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 26 strikes engaged eight tactical units and destroyed eight buildings, three supply routes, four command and control centers, two weapons caches, three fighting positons, four staging areas, and one tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.

November 13, 2018
Syria: 24 strikes

On Nov. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed three buildings, five supply routes, six weapons caches, one tunnel, one fighting position, two command and control centers, three staging areas, and two observation points.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 13, 2018.

November 12, 2018
Syria: 17 strikes

On Nov. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 17 strikes engaged 18 tactical units and destroyed 10 buildings, one weapons cache, one tunnel, one command and control center, and two supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 12, 2018.

November 11, 2018
Syria: 23 strikes

On Nov. 11, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged 16 tactical units and destroyed nine buildings, two weapons caches, four tunnels, two fighting positions, two supply routes, two command and control centers, one piece of heavy equipment, and one visual observation post.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov.11, 2018.