October 6th – U.S. and partner nations’ military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Sunday and today using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces used remotely piloted and rotary wing aircraft to conduct three airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIL tank near Taqba Airfield west of Ar Raqqah.

One strike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions south of Kobani.

One strike southeast of Dayr az Zawr destroyed an ISIL tank.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed fighter and remotely piloted aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, two strikes northeast of Fallujah struck two small ISIL units and destroyed two ISIL mortar placements and an ISIL bunker.

An airstrike west of Ramadi [British – but see below] damaged an ISIL-held building. To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed remotely piloted and rotary wing aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Kingdom of Belgium and the United Kingdom participated in these airstrikes.

Op zondag 5 oktober hebben de chef Defensie, de commandant van de Luchtcomponent en een delegatie van het kabinet van de Minister van Defensie een bezoek gebracht aan onze landgenoten die sinds 27 september werken in Jordanië. Zes F-16’s en een samengesteld detachement van een 120-tal militairen zijn gestationeerd op de Jordaanse luchtmachtbasis van Azraq. Van daaruit nemen ze deel aan de internationale actie tegen de terreurgroep Islamitische Staat (IS of DAESH).

Zoals tijdens de operaties boven Libië in 2011, reageerde Defensie ook nu weer bliksemsnel op de beslissing van de politieke wereld. Alle bezoekers waren ter plaatse onder de indruk van de manier waarop het detachement in een minimum van tijd een goedwerkende organisatie had uitgebouwd. In enkele dagen tijd waren ze klaar voor de dienst. Al op 1 oktober konden ze de eerste opdrachten boven Iraaks grondgebied uitvoeren.

Twee dagen later [October 3rd 2014] volgden de eerste gewapende verkenningsvluchten. De F-16’s toonden zich klaar om in te grijpen op vraag van het commandocentrum in Qatar. Op zondag 5 oktober, nota bene tijdens het bezoek van de generaals Van Caelenberge en Van de Voorde, werden de Belgische F-16’s een eerste keer opgeroepen voor een aanval op vijandelijke strijders die Iraakse veiligheidstroepen viseerden. Ze voerden de aanval succesvol uit met een precisiewapen, nadat ze eerst elk risico op schade aan onschuldige burgers of installaties volledig hadden uitgesloten.

Last night [October 5th 2014], 2 of our aircraft, flying in support of Iraqi security forces, successfully used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to attack ISIL terrorists, fortified in a building near Ramadi, who were firing on Iraqi soldiers.

October 5th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Saturday and today using fighter aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, in Iraq U.S. military forces used attack, bomber, fighter and helicopter aircraft to conduct six airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, one strike northwest of Al Mayadin destroyed an ISIL bulldozer, two ISIL tanks and destroyed another ISIL vehicle.

Two strikes northwest of Ar Raqqah struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed six ISIL firing positions.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, four strikes northeast of Fallujah struck two mortar teams, a large ISIL unit and two small ISIL units.

One strike southeast of Hit destroyed two ISIL Humvees.

One strike northeast of Sinjar destroyed an ISIL Humvee.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed attack, bomber, fighter and helicopter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

Nederlandse F-16’s hebben zondag voor het eerst gevlogen boven het conflictgebied in Irak. De jachtvliegtuigen voerden 2 vluchten uit, steeds met 2 toestellen. Er zijn afgelopen week nog geen wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties in de week van 29 september tot en met 5 oktober 2014.

Nederland zet 8 F-16’s in bij de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS. Daarvan zijn 2 toestellen reserve. Het complete F-16-detachement telt ongeveer 250 mannen en vrouwen. Daarnaast zendt Nederland tot 130 militairen uit om de Koerdische en Iraakse strijdkrachten te adviseren en te trainen.

Oct. 4, 2014 – U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Friday and today using a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct nine airstrikes. Separately, in Iraq U.S. military forces used attack, fighter and bomber aircraft today to conduct five airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, two strikes, south of Ayn al Arab destroyed an ISIL armored personnel carrier, an ISIL vehicle and struck a small ISIL unit.

Two strikes east of Ayn al Arab destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL building, three artillery positions and struck a large ISIL unit.

Two strikes southeast of Dayr Az Zawr destroyed one ISIL tank and one ISIL vehicle.

One strike southwest of Ar Raqqah damaged Taqba Airfield.

One strike west of Ar Raqqah destroyed an ISIL artillery piece.

One strike south of Al Hasakah destroyed an ISIL depot and logistics complex.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed fighter and remotely piloted aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also participated in these strikes. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, two strikes northeast of Fallujah destroyed one ISIL vehicle and struck a small ISIL unit.

One strike south of Rabiyah struck a large ISIL unit.

One strike north of Hit destroyed two ISIL humvees.

One strike north of Ramadi destroyed an ISIL armored personnel carrier.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed attack, bomber and fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

October 3rd – U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Thursday and today using a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces used attack aircraft today to conduct three airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, one strike south of Al Hasakah destroyed an ISIL garrison, while one strike southeast of Dayr Az Zawr destroyed two ISIL tanks.

Two strikes north of Ar Raqqah struck two modular oil refineries and an ISIL training camp, while another strike northeast of Aleppo struck an ISIL occupied building.

One strike against an ISIL artillery piece west of Ar Raqqah was not successful. To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also participated in the Syria strikes. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, one strike north of Sinjar destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles, while two strikes northeast of Fallujah struck ISIL fighters.

Opération Chammal : première mission aérienne de nuit

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Mise à jour : 03/10/2014 19:29

Le jeudi 2 octobre, deux avions Rafale ont effectué une nouvelle mission au-dessus de l’Irak, dans la région de Mossoul, au profit des forces armées irakiennes dans leur lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daech. Il s’agissait de la première mission aérienne de nuit réalisée par les avions français depuis le lancement de l’opération Chammal.

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Au cours de cette mission d’environ 7 heures, les chasseurs ont été ravitaillés en vol par un C135-FR de l’armée de l’air et un KC10 de l’US Air Forces.

Les fonctions de désignation laser et de reconnaissance longue distance du Pod d’acquisition d’objectifs multifonction Damoclès, confèrent aux Rafale des capacités de tir à guidage laser et de reconnaissance tactique de jour comme de nuit.

Durant cette mission, les Rafale sont restés en contact permanent avec le centre opérationnel aérien américain d’Al Udeid, au Qatar, chargé de la coordination des moyens engagés sur zone.

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Plus tôt dans la journée, un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2(ATL2) a effectué une mission d’ISR (Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) d’une durée de 10h dans la région nord-ouest de Bagdad. Au cours de ces vols ISR, l’ATL2 acquiert du renseignement sur les positions, les mouvements et les vulnérabilités du groupe terroriste Daech. Les renseignements obtenus sont ensuitepartagés avec nos alliés présents dans la région.

Conformément à la décision du Président de la République, le dispositif de l’opération Chammalsera renforcé dans les jours à venir par trois Rafale, une frégate anti-aérienne et des officiers qui seront insérés dans les états-majors de nos alliés.

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Ce renfort vise à densifier le soutien aérien apporté aux forces irakiennes, en termes de renseignement et reconnaissance armée. Il permettra également de disposer d’un moyen naval capable de participer, en coordination avec nos alliés, au contrôle aérien de l’ensemble des moyens présents sur zone.

Lancée le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces armées irakiennes dans leur lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daech.

Sources : EMA

October 2nd – U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Wednesday and today using a mix of fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military and partner nation forces used a mix of fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft Wednesday and today to conduct seven airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, one strike near Kobani destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.

Another strike in Syria, north of Sinjar Mountain, damaged an ISIL tank.

One airstrike west of Raqqah destroyed an ISIL tank, while one strike east of Aleppo struck multiple ISIL facilities.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the United Arab Emirates also participated in these strikes. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, one strike northwest of Baghdad destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and two other ISIL vehicles.

Two strikes northwest of Mosul destroyed an ISIL Humvee and damaged two others, destroyed three armed vehicles and damaged another, damaged another vehicle and damaged an ISIL building.

One strike east of Fallujah destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Two strikes west of Ramadi damaged an ISIL building and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, while one strike northeast of Sinjar destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the United Kingdom also participated in these airstrikes. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

October 1st – Royal Air Force Tornados have conducted further operations in support of Kurdish ground forces engaged in combat with ISIL in north west Iraq. Overnight, 2 GR4s provided vital air support to Peshmerga forces advancing on an ISIL position, conducting a successful precision attack on an armed pick-up truck with a Paveway IV guided bomb.

October 1st – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Tuesday and today using a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct three airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces and a partner nation used a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft Tuesday and today to conduct five airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, three strikes near Kobani destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle, an ISIL artillery piece, and an ISIL tank. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, three strikes northwest of Mosul destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles, destroyed an ISIL occupied building, and struck two ISIL fighting positions.

One strike in the vicinity of Haditha Dam destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle while another strike northwest of Baghdad destroyed two armed vehicles.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the United Kingdom also participated in the Iraq airstrikes.

October 1st – Following yesterday’s strikes on the ISIL terrorist organisation, Royal Air Force aircraft have seen further action overnight. Two Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, conducted an armed reconnaissance mission in support of Iraqi government forces west of Baghdad. They were tasked to examine a location suspected of being used as an ISIL command and control position.

At the scene they were able to identify ISIL activity and two vehicles, one of which was an armed pick up truck. Four Brimstone missiles were used to conduct a precision attack on the vehicles. Initial analysis indicates that the strikes were successful.

September 30th – U.S. Military, Partner Nations Conduct Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Monday and today using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 11 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces used attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft today to conduct 11 airstrikes in Iraq.

In Syria, two airstrikes near Dayr ar Zawr destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL armed vehicle.

Five strikes in northeast Syria near Sinjar destroyed one ISIL artillery piece, one ISIL tank, three ISIL armed vehicles, two ISIL facilities, an ISIL observation post and struck four ISIL fighting positions.

Three strikes near Mazra al Duwud near the Syrian/Turkish border, destroyed one ISIL artillery piece, damaged another, and destroyed two ISIL rocket launchers.

One strike northeast of Aleppo destroyed four ISIL-occupied buildings. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, seven airstrikes in northwest Iraq destroyed one ISIL armored vehicle, two ISIL transport vehicles, and four ISIL armed vehicles and damaged one.

In the vicinity of Mosul Dam, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL armed vehicle.

Northwest of Baghdad, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle while another strike in west Fallujah struck an ISIL checkpoint.

September 30th 2014: In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, 2 Tornados were tasked to assist Kurdish troops in north west Iraq who were under attack from ISIL terrorists. On arriving overhead, the RAF patrol, using the Litening III targeting pod, identified an ISIL heavy weapon position which was engaging Kurdish ground forces. One Paveway IV guided bomb was used to attack the ISIL position.

Following this engagement, the patrol identified an ISIL armed pick-up truck in the same area and conducted an attack on the vehicle using a Brimstone missile. An initial assessment indicates that both precision strikes were successful.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “Halting the advance of ISIL and helping the Iraqi government turn it back, and helping the Iraqi army and Kurdish forces to do that, is a huge task and is going to be a long campaign.

But the RAF have been flying day and night since Parliament gave that authority last Friday and they have been flying important missions, gathering intelligence, deterrents against ISIL terrorism, driving them back from the villages, as well as being there in close support when they are tasked to go down and help, in particular fighting, and that’s now what they’ve done today.”

September 29th: U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Sunday and today, using a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct eight airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces used attack and remotely piloted aircraft Sunday and today to conduct three airstrikes in Iraq.

In Syria, one airstrike near Dayr ar Zawr destroyed one ISIL armed vehicle while another destroyed an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery transport vehicle.

U.S. and partner nations conducted two airstrikes on an ISIL compound and an ISIL-held airfield in northwest Syria near Aleppo.

Two airstrikes were conducted on ISIL compounds near Ar Raqqah, while two other airstrikes struck an ISIL training camp and ISIL vehicles within a vehicle staging area adjacent to an ISIL-held grain storage facility near Manbij. The storage facility was being used by ISIL as a logistics hub and vehicle staging facility. Although we continue to assess the outcome of these attacks, initial indications are that they were successful.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. In addition, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Jordan also participated in these strikes. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, one airstrike in the vicinity of Kirkuk destroyed two ISIL vehicles while another in the vicinity of Sinjar destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles.

One strike against an ISIL armed vehicle in northwest Iraq was unsuccessful. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

September 28th – U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Saturday and today, using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct eight airstrikes. Separately, in Iraq U.S. military forces used fighter and remotely piloted aircraft Saturday and today to conduct four airstrikes against ISIL.

In Syria, two airstrikes near Dayr ar Zawr destroyed one ISIL tank and damaged another.

One airstrike in northeast Syria destroyed three ISIL armed vehicles and an ISIL Humvee.

U.S. and partner nations conducted airstrikes on four ISIL-held modular refineries and an ISIL command and control node north of Ar Raqqah; although we continue to assess the outcome of these attacks, initial indications are that they were successful.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also participated in these strikes. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, one airstrike near Baghdad destroyed an ISIL safe house and damaged an ISIL checkpoint.

Three airstrikes near Fallujah destroyed two ISIL checkpoints and an ISIL transport vehicle. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

September 27th – U.S. and partner nation military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Friday and today, using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. military forces used attack aircraft to conduct three airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq.

In Syria, an ISIL vehicle was destroyed south of Al-Hasakah. Also near Al-Hasakah several buildings that were part of an ISIL garrison were destroyed.

An ISIL command and control facility near Manbij was damaged.

An ISIL building and two armed vehicles at the Kobani border crossing were destroyed.

An ISIL held airfield, an ISIL garrison and an ISIL training camp near Ar Raqqah were damaged.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy attack and fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates also participated in these strikes. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, three airstrikes southwest of Irbil destroyed four ISIL armed vehicles and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

September 26th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria, using a mix of fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 10 airstrikes Thursday and today.

In Iraq, five airstrikes south and southwest of Kirkuk destroyed three ISIL Humvees and one ISIL vehicle, disabled two ISIL armed vehicles and damaged one ISIL mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle.

One airstrike west of Baghdad destroyed an ISIL guard shack, an armed vehicle and a bunker.

One airstrike near Al Qaim destroyed four ISIL armed vehicles, a command and control node and a checkpoint.

In Syria, three airstrikes south and southeast of Dayr Az Zawr destroyed four ISIL tanks and damaged another.

Opération Chammal : poursuite des missions aériennes

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Mise à jour : 26/09/2014 20:02

Une mission de soutien aérien a de nouveau été effectuée aujourd’hui, vendredi 26 septembre, au-dessus de l’Irak.

Opération Chammal : poursuite des missions aériennes

Deux Rafale ont effectué une mission de reconnaissance armée dans le nord-ouest de l’Irak, au cours d’un vol de plus de sept heures qui a nécessité plusieurs ravitaillements par C135-FR.

Un Atlantique 2 a quant à lui effectué un vol de onze heures dans la région de Mossoul pour une mission ISR (Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance).

Ces vols visent à acquérir du renseignement sur les positions les mouvements et les vulnérabilités du groupe terroriste Daech. Les informations recueillies sont ensuite partagées avec nos alliés présents dans la région.

Opération Chammal : poursuite des missions aériennes

Ces missions de soutien aérien vont se poursuivre dans les prochains jours. Elles sont effectuées sous le contrôle opérationnel de l’amiral commandant la zone océan Indien (ALINDIEN) en coordination avec le CAOC américain (coordination air operation center) situé à Al Udeid, au Qatar.

September 25th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct eleven airstrikes Wednesday and today.

One airstrike west of Irbil struck ISIL fighters and damaged an ISIL armed vehicle.

Five airstrikes south of Kirkuk struck ISIL fighters, destroyed an ISIL tank, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL Humvee, and damaged two ISIL armed vehicles.

Five airstrikes west of Baghdad destroyed an ISIL Humvee, four checkpoints, a fighting position, two guard towers, and a command post.

Ce matin, [September 25th 2014] au cours d’une nouvelle mission d’appui aérien effectuée au profit des forces armées irakiennes, deux Rafale français ont détruit quatre hangars contenant du matériel militaire utilisés par Daech, dans la région ouest de Bagdad, à proximité de Falloujah.

Au cours d’une mission de reconnaissance armée, des cibles d’opportunité ont été transmises en vol aux équipages par le CAOC1. Elles ont été identifiées par les pilotes desRafalepuis détruites par quatre bombes guidées laser GBU 12. Les chasseurs français, équipés de pod de désignation Damocles, ont porté leurs frappes entre 9h50 et 10h22.

Au cours de ce vol d’environ sept heures, les deux Rafale ont été ravitaillés à quatre reprises par l’avion ravitailleur C135-FR de l’armée de l’air et un ravitailleur de l’US Air Force.

L’avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 a procédé au Battle Damage Assesment2 au cours d’un vol ISR3 d’une dizaine d’heures, coordonné avec celui des Rafale. Les images prises ont ététransmises immédiatement à l’état-major de l’amiral commandant la zone océan Indien (ALINDIEN) ainsi qu’au centre de planification et de conduite des opérations situé à Paris pour y être analysées.

Conformément à la volonté du Président de la République, les missions d’appui aérien se poursuivront pour soutenir les armées irakiennes dans leur lutte contre Daech. Ces missions seront à nouveau effectuées en coordination étroite avec les autorités irakiennes ainsi qu’avec nos alliés présents sur le théâtre.’

[ Airwars note: While this strike was not originally tallied by Centcom, both it and the French actions of September 19th were later incorporated into overall coalition data.]



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Sept. 24th – U.S. military forces and partner nations, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, attacked ISIL terrorists in Syria today, using a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 13 airstrikes against 12 ISIL-controlled modular oil refineries located in remote areas of eastern Syria in the vicinity of Al Mayadin, Al Hasakah, and Abu Kamal and one ISIL vehicle near Dayr az Zawr, also in eastern Syria.

We are still assessing the outcome of the attack on the refineries, but have initial indications that the strikes were successful. The ISIL vehicle was destroyed. These small-scale refineries provided fuel to run ISIL operations, money to finance their continued attacks throughout Iraq and Syria, and an economic asset to support their future operations. Producing between 300-500 barrels of refined petroleum per day, ISIL is estimated to generate as much as $2 million per day from these refineries. The destruction and degradation of these targets further limits ISIL’s ability to lead, control, project power and conduct operations.

To conduct these strikes, the U.S. employed U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also participated in these airstrikes.

September 24th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria, using a mix of attack, bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Tuesday and today.

Two airstrikes west of Baghdad destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and a weapons cache.

Two airstrikes southeast of Irbil destroyed ISIL fighting positions.

A fifth airstrike damaged eight ISIL vehicles in Syria northwest of Al Qa’im. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted as part of the President’s comprehensive strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL.

To date, U.S. Central Command has conducted 198 airstrikes across Iraq against ISIL. Along with partner nations, U.S. Central Command has also conducted 20 airstrikes across Syria against ISIL

Opération Chammal : nouvelles missions d’appui aérien en Irak

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Mise à jour : 24/09/2014 19:45

Après un vol de reconnaissance et d’appui effectué le mardi 23 septembre par deux Rafale français, deux nouvelles missions de renseignement ont été réalisées dans le ciel irakien ce mercredi 24 septembre.

Soutenus par des avions ravitailleurs français et américains, les chasseurs français ont réalisé ces missions par binômes : une patrouille de Rafale équipés de pod RECO NG a effectué une mission de renseignement dans la profondeur dans la région de Mossoul alors que deux autres avions de chasse, équipés de pod Damoclès, ont conduit une mission de dynamic targeting au Nord de Bagdad. Lors de ce type de mission, il s’agit pour les équipages d’acquérir du renseignement au plus près des zones des combats, tout en se tenant prêts à assurer des frappes en cas d’identification de cibles d’opportunité au sol.

Lors de ces missions qui ont chacune duré 7 heures, dont 3 heures passées sur zone, les Rafale étaient en contact permanent avec le centre opérationnel aérien américain d’Al Udeid (CAOC) au Qatar. Ce centre où des officiers français ont été insérés, est chargé de la coordination des moyens engagés dans la zone.

Ces missions visent à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces armées irakiennes dans leur lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daech, conformément à la décision du Président de la République de répondre à la demande des autorités irakiennes.

Coordination Air Operation Center (CAOC)

Sept. 23rd – Also, in Iraq yesterday, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists, using attack aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. The airstrikes destroyed two ISIL Humvees, an ISIL armed vehicle and an ISIL fighting position southwest of Kirkuk. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. To date, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 194 airstrikes across Iraq against ISIL. [Airwars note: Pentagon later corrects to 193 strikes]

The United States conducted these strikes as part of the President

September 23rd – In addition, a third airstrike in Iraq today destroyed one ISIL armed vehicle northwest of Baghdad. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted as part of the President’s comprehensive strategy to degrade and destroy ISIL.

To date, U.S. Central Command has conducted 194 airstrikes across Iraq against ISIL.

Editor’s note: ’U.S. CENTCOM News Release #20140925 reported a total of 194 airstrikes in Iraq. The actual number was 193; with today’s airstrike northwest of Baghdad, the total number of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq is 194. We regret the error.

September 22nd [Sept 23rd Syrian time]: The Department of Defense released the following statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby today:

“I can confirm that U.S. military and partner nation forces are undertaking military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria using a mix of fighter, bomber and Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles.”

“Given that these operations are ongoing, we are not in a position to provide additional details at this time. The decision to conduct theses strikes was made earlier today by the U.S. Central Command commander under authorization granted him by the commander in chief. We will provide more details later as operationally appropriate.”

September 23rd: U.S. military forces and partner nations, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, undertook military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria overnight, using a mix of fighter, bomber, remotely piloted aircraft and Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to conduct 14 strikes against ISIL targets.

The strikes destroyed or damaged multiple ISIL targets in the vicinity of Ar Raqqah, Dayr az Zawr, Al Hasakah, and Abu Kamal and included ISIL fighters, training compounds, headquarters and command and control facilities, storage facilities, a finance center, supply trucks and armed vehicles.

To conduct these strikes, the United States employed 47 TLAMs launched from USS Arleigh Burke and USS Philippine Sea operating from international waters in the Red Sea and North Arabian Gulf, as well as U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fighter, remotely piloted and bomber aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

In addition, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also participated in or supported the airstrikes against ISIL targets. All aircraft safely exited the strike areas.

Separately, the United States has also taken action to disrupt the imminent attack plotting against the United States and Western interests conducted by a network of seasoned al-Qa’ida veterans – sometimes referred to as the Khorasan Group – who have established a safe haven in Syria to develop external attacks, construct and test improvised explosive devices and recruit Westerners to conduct operations.

These strikes were undertaken only by U.S. assets. In total, U.S. Central Command conducted eight strikes against Khorasan Group targets west of Aleppo to include training camps, an explosives and munitions production facility, a communication building and command and control facilities.