Military Reports

Military Reports

CJTF–OIR for September 23, 2018 – September 24, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 24, 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 September 17 and September 23, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 114 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 13 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, two fighting positions, one ISIS heavy weapon system, one ISIS IED and one ISIS compound and suppressed three ISIS mortars.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 23, 2018.

On September 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-born IED and two ISIS supply routes and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

On September 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Ba’aj, one strike destroyed one ISIS weapons cache.

On September 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions and three ISIS boats and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 21, 2018.

On September 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS weapons cache, one ISIS staging area, two ISIS compounds, one ISIS supply route and two ISIS vehicles and damaged two ISIS vehicles and two ISIS compounds.

On September 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Rutbah, one strike destroyed one ISIS fuel supply truck.

On September 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 18 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed three ISIS fighting positions, two ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, one ISIS rocket launcher, one ISIS Structure, two ISIS staging areas, one ISIS machine gun, six ISIS supply routes and one ISIS tunnel and damaged two ISIS sites and suppressed one ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 19, 2018.

On September 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS logistics hub and one ISIS command and control center and suppressed one ISIS mortar.

On September 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Anbar, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.

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

• Near Albu Kamal, nine strikes engaged one ISIS tactical unit and destroyed one ISIS weapons cache, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS mortar firing point and one ISIS IED belt and suppressed one ISIS compound.

On September 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed one ISIS supply route.

Report Date

September 24, 2018

Report Summary

  • 78 total strikes
  • 74 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 78 total strikes
  • 74 in Syria (15758 – 15831)
  • 4 in Iraq (14322 – 14325)

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 September 17 and September 23, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 114 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

September 23, 2018
Syria: 13 strikes

On September 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, 13 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, two fighting positions, one ISIS heavy weapon system, one ISIS IED and one ISIS compound and suppressed three ISIS mortars.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 23, 2018.

September 22, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-born IED and two ISIS supply routes and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

On September 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near al-Ba’aj, one strike destroyed one ISIS weapons cache.
September 21, 2018
Syria: 7 strikes

On September 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions and three ISIS boats and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 21, 2018.

September 20, 2018
Syria: 11 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS weapons cache, one ISIS staging area, two ISIS compounds, one ISIS supply route and two ISIS vehicles and damaged two ISIS vehicles and two ISIS compounds.

On September 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near al-Rutbah, one strike destroyed one ISIS fuel supply truck.
September 19, 2018
Syria: 18 strikes

On September 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, 18 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed three ISIS fighting positions, two ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, one ISIS rocket launcher, one ISIS Structure, two ISIS staging areas, one ISIS machine gun, six ISIS supply routes and one ISIS tunnel and damaged two ISIS sites and suppressed one ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 19, 2018.

September 18, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS logistics hub and one ISIS command and control center and suppressed one ISIS mortar.

On September 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near al-Anbar, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.
September 17, 2018
Syria: 9 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

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

Near Albu Kamal, nine strikes engaged one ISIS tactical unit and destroyed one ISIS weapons cache, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS mortar firing point and one ISIS IED belt and suppressed one ISIS compound.

On September 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed one ISIS supply route.

Published

September 2018

Written by

Samuel Oakford

Credibility Gap – UK civilian harm assessments for the battles of Mosul and Raqqa

As part of its Inquiry into British military actions at Mosul and Raqqa, the UK Parliament’s Defence Select Committee issued a request for submissions from interested parties. Along with several other NGOs, Airwars submitted a detailed report looking into UK actions in the war against so-called Islamic State, and the broader issue of civilian harm.

The full version of the Airwars report – including new modellling of the battles for Raqqa and Mosul – is published here. A shorter version of the report is also available via the Select Committee.

While commending the UK for its general transparency, Airwars challenged the Ministry of Defence over its claims of no civilian harm from UK actions in either city – despite more than 1,000 targets reportedly being struck. Our report, Credibility Gap, contains a number of recommendations to help improve UK monitoring and reporting opf civilian harm in future conflicts.

 

CJTF–OIR for September 16, 2018 – September 17, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 17, 2018

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 September 10 and September 16, Coalition military forces conducted
66 strikes consisting of 102 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes
consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED
facility, one fighting position and one ISIS trench system and suppressed
one ISIS mortar.

On September 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near al-Asad, one strike destroyed one ISIS bunker and one ISIS
vehicle shelter.

On September 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes
consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and
destroyed one ISIS explosive hazard, one ISIS fighting position, one ISIS
mortar tube, one ISIS weapons cache and one ISIS heavy machine gun, and
damaged five ISIS IED belts.

On September 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near al-Kisik, one strike destroyed two ISIS tunnels.

On September 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes
consisting of
23 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS vehicle, three ISIS supply routes, one ISIS mortar tube,
two ISIS defensive fighting structures, three ISIS fighting positions and
one ISIS staging area, and suppressed one mortar team.

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

On September 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes
consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 12 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed nine ISIS supply routes, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS
compound, one ISIS sentry location, one ISIS staging area and one ISIS
counter battery fire and damaged one ISIS compound and suppressed two ISIS
mortar firing points.

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

On September 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes
consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed seven ISIS supply routes and one ISIS command and control center.

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

On September 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes
consisting of 11 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS heavy weapon, one ISIS technical vehicle and one ISIS
engineering equipment and suppressed one ISIS mortar team.

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

On September 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit and
destroyed one ISIS crew-served weapon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 10, 2018.

Report Date

September 17, 2018

Report Summary

  • 66 total strikes
  • 64 in Syria
  • 2 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 66 total strikes
  • 64 in Syria (15691 – 15754)
  • 2 in Iraq (14318 – 14319)

Confirmed Actions

US

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 September 10 and September 16, Coalition military forces conducted

66 strikes consisting of 102 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

September 16, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes

consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and

destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED

facility, one fighting position and one ISIS trench system and suppressed

one ISIS mortar.

On September 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike

consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near al-Asad, one strike destroyed one ISIS bunker and one ISIS vehicle shelter.
September 15, 2018
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed one ISIS explosive hazard, one ISIS fighting position, one ISIS mortar tube, one ISIS weapons cache and one ISIS heavy machine gun, and damaged five ISIS IED belts.

On September 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near al-Kisik, one strike destroyed two ISIS tunnels.
September 14, 2018
Syria: 14 strikes

On September 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and

destroyed one ISIS vehicle, three ISIS supply routes, one ISIS mortar tube, two ISIS defensive fighting structures, three ISIS fighting positions and one ISIS staging area, and suppressed one mortar team. There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 14, 2018.

September 13, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes

On September 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 12 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed nine ISIS supply routes, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS compound, one ISIS sentry location, one ISIS staging area and one ISIS counter battery fire and damaged one ISIS compound and suppressed two ISIS mortar firing points.

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

September 12, 2018
Syria: 14 strikes

On September 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed seven ISIS supply routes and one ISIS command and control center.

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

September 11, 2018
Syria: 10 strikes

On September 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 11 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units, and

destroyed one ISIS heavy weapon, one ISIS technical vehicle and one ISIS engineering equipment and suppressed one ISIS mortar team. There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 11, 2018.

September 10, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On September 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit and destroyed one ISIS crew-served weapon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 10, 2018.

CJTF–OIR for September 9, 2018 – September 10, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 10, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between September 3 and September 9, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh staging area and one Daesh command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 9, 2018.

On September 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh weapons cache.

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

On September 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh front end loader, and one Daesh mortar system.

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

On September 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

On September 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

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

On September 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, and damaged two Daesh-held buildings.

• Near Kirkuk, one strike damaged three Daesh-held buildings.

On September 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strike destroyed two pieces of Daesh engineering equipment.

On September 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rawah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed one Daesh cave.

The following strikes in Syria were not reported in the previous release:

On September 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh-held building.

Report Date

September 10, 2018

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 15 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 15 in Syria (15630 – 15644)
  • 4 in Iraq (14316 – 14319)

Confirmed Actions

US

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between September 3 and September 9, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

September 9, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes

On September 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh staging area and one Daesh command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 9, 2018.

September 8, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On September 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh weapons cache.

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

September 7, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes

On September 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh front end loader, and one Daesh mortar system.

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

September 6, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On September 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

September 5, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On September 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

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

September 4, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On September 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, and damaged two Daesh-held buildings.
Near Kirkuk, one strike damaged three Daesh-held buildings.
September 3, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On September 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strike destroyed two pieces of Daesh engineering equipment.

On September 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Rawah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed one Daesh cave.

The following strikes in Syria were not reported in the previous release:

September 2, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes

On September 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh-held building.

CJTF–OIR for September 9, 2018 – September 10, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 10, 2018

September 11, 2018

Release # 20180911-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ground offensive begins for Operation Roundup, phase three

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Syrian Democratic Forces initiated ground operations for phase three of Operation Roundup on September 10.

The ground offensive, supported by Coalition cross-border air and artillery strikes, will clear ISIS remnants from northeastern Syria, along the Middle Euphrates River Valley toward the Syria-Iraq border.

Operation Roundup began May 1, 2018. Phase one successfully cleared ISIS near Baghuz in northeastern Syria May 15. Phase two cleared ISIS from Dashisha, Syria July 20. Shaping operations for phase three began Aug. 4, and ground operations will clear ISIS remnants from Hajin and the remaining Dayr Az Zawr countryside east of the Euphrates River.

Syrian Democratic Forces have proven themselves reliable, effective combat soldiers who abide by the law of armed conflict.

“We will continue to support our SDF partners in our shared fight against ISIS in Syria, and we thank the SDF for the incredible contribution and sacrifices they have made on behalf of the international community,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

SDF operations, with Coalition support, have been instrumental in defeating ISIS and liberating millions of Syrians from brutal terrorist rule. The removal of ISIS from the battlefield has also thwarted the terrorist organization’s ability to recruit, train, equip, finance, inspire, plan and execute attacks throughout the region and the rest of the world.

“The multi-ethnic Syrian Democratic Forces remain committed to liberating the people of northeastern Syria from ISIS’s control and putting an end to the human suffering in the area,” said Roberson. “Moving forward, we will continue coordination with the SDF and other partners to promote regional security and stability that will ensure a lasting defeat of ISIS.”

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve remains committed to defeating ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and to helping set conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.

Report Date

September 10, 2018

September 11, 2018

Release # 20180911-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ground offensive begins for Operation Roundup, phase three

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Syrian Democratic Forces initiated ground operations for phase three of Operation Roundup on September 10.

The ground offensive, supported by Coalition cross-border air and artillery strikes, will clear ISIS remnants from northeastern Syria, along the Middle Euphrates River Valley toward the Syria-Iraq border.

Operation Roundup began May 1, 2018. Phase one successfully cleared ISIS near Baghuz in northeastern Syria May 15. Phase two cleared ISIS from Dashisha, Syria July 20. Shaping operations for phase three began Aug. 4, and ground operations will clear ISIS remnants from Hajin and the remaining Dayr Az Zawr countryside east of the Euphrates River.

Syrian Democratic Forces have proven themselves reliable, effective combat soldiers who abide by the law of armed conflict.

“We will continue to support our SDF partners in our shared fight against ISIS in Syria, and we thank the SDF for the incredible contribution and sacrifices they have made on behalf of the international community,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

SDF operations, with Coalition support, have been instrumental in defeating ISIS and liberating millions of Syrians from brutal terrorist rule. The removal of ISIS from the battlefield has also thwarted the terrorist organization’s ability to recruit, train, equip, finance, inspire, plan and execute attacks throughout the region and the rest of the world.

“The multi-ethnic Syrian Democratic Forces remain committed to liberating the people of northeastern Syria from ISIS’s control and putting an end to the human suffering in the area,” said Roberson. “Moving forward, we will continue coordination with the SDF and other partners to promote regional security and stability that will ensure a lasting defeat of ISIS.”

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve remains committed to defeating ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and to helping set conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.

French MoD for September 9, 2018 – September 10, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 10, 2018

Notes

For Sept 5th-11th, Task Force Wagram conducted four shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Aircraft carried out 21 sorties but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

Le 10 septembre, dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont lancé l’offensive contre le dernier bastion territorial tenu par Daech. La coalition appuie cette opération.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, Daech continue d’agir dans un mode semi-clandestin et conduit des attentats ponctuels. Les Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) poursuivent leurs actions, avec des opérations de sécurisation.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

La frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » est toujours en Méditerranée orientale. Le dispositif aérien ou terrestre n’a pas connu d’évolution.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

En appui de la préparation et de la conduite de l’offensive lancée le lundi 10 septembre par les FDS dans la région de Hajine, la TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 4 missions de tir cette semaine (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1889 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8458 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

September 10, 2018

Notes

For Sept 5th-11th, Task Force Wagram conducted four shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Aircraft carried out 21 sorties but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

Le 10 septembre, dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont lancé l’offensive contre le dernier bastion territorial tenu par Daech. La coalition appuie cette opération.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, Daech continue d’agir dans un mode semi-clandestin et conduit des attentats ponctuels. Les Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) poursuivent leurs actions, avec des opérations de sécurisation.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

La frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » est toujours en Méditerranée orientale. Le dispositif aérien ou terrestre n’a pas connu d’évolution.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

En appui de la préparation et de la conduite de l’offensive lancée le lundi 10 septembre par les FDS dans la région de Hajine, la TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 4 missions de tir cette semaine (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1889 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8458 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

Incident date

September 8, 2018

Incident Code

IRI001

LOCATION

كوية, Koya, Erbil, Iraq

Multiple sources reported the death of up to 14 individuals and as many as 42 wounded, allegedly as a result of Iranian bombardment on the Koya area. Most reports did not specify whether or not the victims were civilian. Shafaq however quoted the First Deputy Secretary-General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) who stressed

Summary

First published
September 8, 2018
Last updated
June 6, 2023
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 14
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
30–42
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Iranian Military
Geolocation
Town
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French MoD for September 7, 2018 – September 8, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 8, 2018

Notes

France report that on Aug 31st, two Rafales struck two caches of ISIS arms in the Euphrates Valley. It took more than six hours of flight to the Rafale patrol and three air refueling to accomplish this mission.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à 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 nationales 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.

Report Date

September 8, 2018

Notes

France report that on Aug 31st, two Rafales struck two caches of ISIS arms in the Euphrates Valley. It took more than six hours of flight to the Rafale patrol and three air refueling to accomplish this mission.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à 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 nationales 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 September 2, 2018 – September 3, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2018

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

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 27 and September 2, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 35 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on September 2, 2018.

On September 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike destroyed four Daesh caves.

• Near Qayyarah, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.

On September 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed six Daesh supply routes, one Daesh command and control center, and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Makhmur.

On August 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed two Daesh vehicles, seven Daesh supply routes, one Daesh mortar system, and one Daesh heavy machine gun.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 31, 2018.

On August 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed 31 Daesh vehicles.

On August 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 29, 2018.

On August 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 28, 2018.

On August 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 27, 2018.

The following strikes in Iraq and Syria were not reported in the previous release:

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Makhmur, two strikes destroyed five Daesh caves and one Daesh-held building.

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh vehicles.

Report Date

September 3, 2018

Report Summary

  • 34 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq
  • 27 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 33 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (14311 – 14316)
  • 27 in Syria (15618 – 15644)

Confirmed Actions

US

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

May 1, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

August 27, 2018

Between August 27 and September 2, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 35 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

September 2, 2018
Iraq: 2 strikes

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on September 2, 2018.

On September 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Bayji, one strike destroyed four Daesh caves.
Near Qayyarah, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.
September 1, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On September 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed six Daesh supply routes, one Daesh command and control center, and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

One strike was conducted near Makhmur.
August 31, 2018
Syria: 11 strikes

On August 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed two Daesh vehicles, seven Daesh supply routes, one Daesh mortar system, and one Daesh heavy machine gun.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 31, 2018.

August 30, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed 31 Daesh vehicles.

On August 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Rutbah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
August 29, 2018

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 29, 2018.

August 28, 2018
Syria: 5 strikes

On August 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 28, 2018.

On August 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 27, 2018.

The following strikes in Iraq and Syria were not reported in the previous release:

August 26, 2018
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Makhmur, two strikes destroyed five Daesh caves and one Daesh-held building.
August 25, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
August 22, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Tuz, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh vehicles.

French MoD for September 2, 2018 – September 3, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2018

Notes

For August 29th to September 4th, France reports that Task Force Wagram conducted 15 shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Aircraft carried out 27 sorties in support of forces on the ground. There was one strike: on August 31, a Rafale patrol struck two caches of ISIS weapons containing heavy weapons in the Euphrates Valley near Abu Kamal, Syria.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie L’actualité des forces démocratiques syriennes est marquée par les préparatifs de l’offensive contre les derniers réduits de Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) font face à des actions de Daech non coordonnées qui ciblent aléatoirement soit leurs forces soit la population locale. Les FSI poursuivent leur action de sécurisation sur l’ensemble du territoire et réalisent des saisies et des destructions d’armes. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE La frégate « Chevalier Paul » patrouille actuellement en Méditerranée orientale pour permettre à la France d’apprécier la situation dans la zone de manière autonome. Le volume de moyens aériens déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) est identique à celui de la semaine dernière. Il comprend des chasseurs Rafale et un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie. 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 Wagram a réalisé 15 missions de tirs cette semaine (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1885 missions de tirs. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations. Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition. Le 31 août, une patrouille de 2 Rafale a ainsi frappé deux caches d’armes de Daech contenant de l’armement lourd, dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, à proximité d’Abou Kamal, en Syrie. La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 : 8437 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

September 3, 2018

Notes

For August 29th to September 4th, France reports that Task Force Wagram conducted 15 shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Aircraft carried out 27 sorties in support of forces on the ground. There was one strike: on August 31, a Rafale patrol struck two caches of ISIS weapons containing heavy weapons in the Euphrates Valley near Abu Kamal, Syria.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie L’actualité des forces démocratiques syriennes est marquée par les préparatifs de l’offensive contre les derniers réduits de Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) font face à des actions de Daech non coordonnées qui ciblent aléatoirement soit leurs forces soit la population locale. Les FSI poursuivent leur action de sécurisation sur l’ensemble du territoire et réalisent des saisies et des destructions d’armes. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE La frégate « Chevalier Paul » patrouille actuellement en Méditerranée orientale pour permettre à la France d’apprécier la situation dans la zone de manière autonome. Le volume de moyens aériens déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) est identique à celui de la semaine dernière. Il comprend des chasseurs Rafale et un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie. 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 Wagram a réalisé 15 missions de tirs cette semaine (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1885 missions de tirs. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations. Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition. Le 31 août, une patrouille de 2 Rafale a ainsi frappé deux caches d’armes de Daech contenant de l’armement lourd, dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, à proximité d’Abou Kamal, en Syrie. La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 : 8437 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

French MoD for August 31, 2018 – September 1, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 1, 2018

Notes

France report that on Aug 31st, two Rafales struck two caches of ISIS arms in the Euphrates Valley. It took more than six hours of flight to the Rafale patrol and three air refueling to accomplish this mission.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à 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 nationales 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.

Report Date

September 1, 2018

Notes

France report that on Aug 31st, two Rafales struck two caches of ISIS arms in the Euphrates Valley. It took more than six hours of flight to the Rafale patrol and three air refueling to accomplish this mission.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à 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 nationales 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 August 26, 2018 – August 27, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 27, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 20 and August 26, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 26, 2018.

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Mahkmur, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.

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

On August 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 24 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings.

• Near Mosul, one strike destroyed seven Daesh-held buildings.

On August 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Abu Kamal.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 23, 2018.

On August 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building, and three Daesh vehicles.

On August 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes and one Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 21, 2018.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 20, 2018.

On August 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

• Near Jazeera Desert, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh logistics hubs and one Daesh vehicle.

On August 18 and 19, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

On August 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

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

Report Date

August 27, 2018

Report Summary

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

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (14306 – 14311)
  • 13 in Syria (15591 – 15603)

Confirmed Actions

US

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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.

May 1, 2018

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

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

Weekly Strike Summary

August 20, 2018

Between August 20 and August 26, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

August 26, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 26, 2018.

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Mahkmur, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.
August 25, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.

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

August 24, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 24 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings.
Near Mosul, one strike destroyed seven Daesh-held buildings.
August 23, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

One strike was conducted near Abu Kamal.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 23, 2018.

August 22, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building, and three Daesh vehicles.
August 21, 2018
Syria: 4 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes and one Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 21, 2018.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 20, 2018.

On August 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
Near Jazeera Desert, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh logistics hubs and one Daesh vehicle.
August 18, 2018

On August 18 and 19, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

August 19, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes

On August 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

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

French MoD for August 26, 2018 – August 27, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 27, 2018

Notes

For August 22nd – 28th, France reports that Task Force Wagram carried out six shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Since the beginning of its engagement, the it carried out 1870 shooting missions. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal carried out 26 air sorties in support of the local forces engaged on the ground – but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS), après avoir repris cet été la poche de Dashisha, sont actuellement dans une phase de réorganisation avant de lancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, tout en accompagnant, dans les régions libérées récemment, le retour d’une forme d’administration. L’objectif, pour les FDS, est de permettre le retour à la vie normale et d’éviter le retour de Daech dans ces zones.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, si Daech a mené quelques attaques isolées cette semaine, la situation sécuritaire demeure relativement stable du fait de l’action des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) qui allie opérations de sécurisation et actions de rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles au retour à la vie normale de la population.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Alors que la frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » patrouille en Méditerranée orientale, la TF Wagram et les aéronefs déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) ont poursuivi leurs missions d’appui à la coalition. Un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie renforce le dispositif. Le C135 ravitailleur basé aux EAU a quitté le théâtre le 29 août.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
Six missions de tir ont eu lieu cette semaine (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1870 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

Une patrouille de Rafale a frappé, le 6 août dernier, deux entrées de grottes dans la région d’Al Qaim en Irak où tentaient de se dissimuler des combattants de Daech. Parmi ces derniers il s’est avéré que se trouvaient deux cadres importants de l’organisation : le chef des opérations pour la région de l’Anbar ainsi que le responsable financier pour la même région qui ont été tous deux neutralisés.
Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 26 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8410 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

August 27, 2018

Notes

For August 22nd – 28th, France reports that Task Force Wagram carried out six shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Since the beginning of its engagement, the it carried out 1870 shooting missions. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal carried out 26 air sorties in support of the local forces engaged on the ground – but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS), après avoir repris cet été la poche de Dashisha, sont actuellement dans une phase de réorganisation avant de lancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, tout en accompagnant, dans les régions libérées récemment, le retour d’une forme d’administration. L’objectif, pour les FDS, est de permettre le retour à la vie normale et d’éviter le retour de Daech dans ces zones.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, si Daech a mené quelques attaques isolées cette semaine, la situation sécuritaire demeure relativement stable du fait de l’action des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) qui allie opérations de sécurisation et actions de rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles au retour à la vie normale de la population.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Alors que la frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » patrouille en Méditerranée orientale, la TF Wagram et les aéronefs déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) ont poursuivi leurs missions d’appui à la coalition. Un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie renforce le dispositif. Le C135 ravitailleur basé aux EAU a quitté le théâtre le 29 août.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Six missions de tir ont eu lieu cette semaine (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1870 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

Une patrouille de Rafale a frappé, le 6 août dernier, deux entrées de grottes dans la région d’Al Qaim en Irak où tentaient de se dissimuler des combattants de Daech. Parmi ces derniers il s’est avéré que se trouvaient deux cadres importants de l’organisation : le chef des opérations pour la région de l’Anbar ainsi que le responsable financier pour la même région qui ont été tous deux neutralisés.

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 26 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l

UK MoD for August 23, 2018 – August 24, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 24, 2018

Thursday 23 August – a Reaper struck a terrorist-held building in Syria…On Thursday 23 August, a Reaper patrolled over the Euphrates valley in Syria. A building occupied by Daesh was identified, and hit with a single Hellfire missile.

Report Date

August 24, 2018

Thursday 23 August – a Reaper struck a terrorist-held building in Syria…On Thursday 23 August, a Reaper patrolled over the Euphrates valley in Syria. A building occupied by Daesh was identified, and hit with a single Hellfire missile.

CJTF–OIR for August 19, 2018 – August 20, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 20, 2018

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

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 13 and August 19, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 25 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq and Syria on August 19, 2018.

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

On August 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

• Near Samarra, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings and one Daesh supply cache.

On August 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.

On August 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

On August 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 15, 2018.

On August 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers, one Daesh command and control support facility and one Daesh supply route.

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

On August 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed one Daesh vehicle and two Daesh lines of communication.

On August 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Atshana Mountains.

On August 12, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements in Iraq and Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh lines of communication.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

• Near Tuz, one strike destroyed five Daesh-held buildings.

Report Date

August 20, 2018

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 12 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 17 total strikes
  • 12 in Syria (15578 – 15589)
  • 5 in Iraq (14299 – 14303)

Confirmed Actions

US

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

May 1, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

August 13, 2018

Between August 13 and August 19, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 25 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

August 19, 2018

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq and Syria on August 19, 2018.

August 18, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

On August 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
Near Samarra, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings and one Daesh supply cache.
August 17, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.
August 16, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

August 15, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes

On August 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 15, 2018.

August 14, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers, one Daesh command and control support facility and one Daesh supply route.

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

On August 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed one Daesh vehicle and two Daesh lines of communication.

On August 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

One strike was conducted near Atshana Mountains.
August 12, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 12, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements in Iraq and Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh lines of communication.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
Near Tuz, one strike destroyed five Daesh-held buildings.

French MoD for August 19, 2018 – August 20, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 20, 2018

Notes

For August 15th to 21st, gunners from the Task Force Wagram fired operations against the last pockets held by Daech in the mid-Euphrates valley. Three firing missions were conducted this week. Since the beginning of its engagement,Task Force Wagram has carried out 1864 firing missions. Aircraft conducted 27 sorties but there were no strikes.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Actions contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) marquent une pause opérationnelle avant de relancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate tout en accompagnant le retour d’une administration légitime afin d’éviter le retour de Daech dans les régions libérées.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

La situation sécuritaire est restée relativement stable grâce à une action des Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) qui cherche à s’inscrire dans la durée en alliant opérations de sécurisation et opérations visant le rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles à la population. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes Les Task Force Narvik et Montsabert poursuivent leurs activités de conseil et de formation de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) et de la 6e Division irakienne.

La Task Force Wagram appuie les opérations contre Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram ont appuyé par des tirs les opérations contre les dernières poches tenues par Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Au bilan, trois missions de tir ont ainsi été conduites cette semaine (du 15 au 21 août inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1864 missions de tir.

Coopération avec la Jordanie et le Liban

Dans le cadre du plan de coopération militaire franco-jordanien 2018, les militaires jordaniens et français en charge de la protection de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont partagé durant trois jours leurs savoir-faire dans les domaines du secourisme de combat, de la détection d’engins explosifs improvisés et de l’auto-défense. La frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul, qui a rejoint récemment le théâtre d’opérations, a quant à elle conduit des exercices en coopération avec les forces armées libanaises. De façon à améliorer la capacité des militaires français et libanais à opérer conjointement, des commandos marine libanais et les plongeurs de la frégate, ainsi que l’hélicoptère Caïman embarqué sur le Chevalier Paul et un Puma des forces aériennes libanaises, ont été mis en œuvre. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations Les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué, cette semaine, 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol dans la lutte contre Daech (bilan du 15 au 21 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14: 8384 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralises. From Dutch MoD on August 22nd: [For August 15th-22nd, the Netherlands report: In the fight against terrorist organization ISIS, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 10 missions over the Syrian province of Deir al Zour and the Iraqi province of Ninawa.]

Midden-Oosten

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour en de Iraakse provincie Ninawa.

Report Date

August 20, 2018

Notes

For August 15th to 21st, gunners from the Task Force Wagram fired operations against the last pockets held by Daech in the mid-Euphrates valley. Three firing missions were conducted this week. Since the beginning of its engagement,Task Force Wagram has carried out 1864 firing missions. Aircraft conducted 27 sorties but there were no strikes.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Actions contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) marquent une pause opérationnelle avant de relancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate tout en accompagnant le retour d’une administration légitime afin d’éviter le retour de Daech dans les régions libérées.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

La situation sécuritaire est restée relativement stable grâce à une action des Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) qui cherche à s’inscrire dans la durée en alliant opérations de sécurisation et opérations visant le rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles à la population. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes Les Task Force Narvik et Montsabert poursuivent leurs activités de conseil et de formation de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) et de la 6e Division irakienne.

La Task Force Wagram appuie les opérations contre Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram ont appuyé par des tirs les opérations contre les dernières poches tenues par Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Au bilan, trois missions de tir ont ainsi été conduites cette semaine (du 15 au 21 août inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1864 missions de tir.

Coopération avec la Jordanie et le Liban

Dans le cadre du plan de coopération militaire franco-jordanien 2018, les militaires jordaniens et français en charge de la protection de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont partagé durant trois jours leurs savoir-faire dans les domaines du secourisme de combat, de la détection d’engins explosifs improvisés et de l’auto-défense. La frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul, qui a rejoint récemment le théâtre d’opérations, a quant à elle conduit des exercices en coopération avec les forces armées libanaises. De façon à améliorer la capacité des militaires français et libanais à opérer conjointement, des commandos marine libanais et les plongeurs de la frégate, ainsi que l’hélicoptère Caïman embarqué sur le Chevalier Paul et un Puma des forces aériennes libanaises, ont été mis en œuvre. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations Les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué, cette semaine, 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol dans la lutte contre Daech (bilan du 15 au 21 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14: 8384 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralises. From Dutch MoD on August 22nd: [For August 15th-22nd, the Netherlands report: In the fight against terrorist organization ISIS, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 10 missions over the Syrian province of Deir al Zour and the Iraqi province of Ninawa.]



Midden-Oosten

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour en de Iraakse provincie Ninawa.

UK MoD for August 17, 2018 – August 18, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 18, 2018

Friday 17 August – Tornados demolished a building occupied by Daesh in northern Iraq, and killed a terrorist on foot…Armed reconnaissance patrols continued to be flown daily by RAF aircraft over Syria and Iraq, and on Friday 17 August, a Daesh target was identified in northern Iraq. Terrorists had occupied a large building in the desert, a number of miles to the west-north-west of Bayji. Once a coalition surveillance aircraft had checked the surrounding area for any signs of civilian presence, a pair of Tornados conducted an attack with Paveway bombs which demolished the building and also destroyed a vehicle used by the terrorists. A further terrorist was observed on foot close by after the attack, and was struck by a Brimstone missile.

Report Date

August 18, 2018

Friday 17 August – Tornados demolished a building occupied by Daesh in northern Iraq, and killed a terrorist on foot…Armed reconnaissance patrols continued to be flown daily by RAF aircraft over Syria and Iraq, and on Friday 17 August, a Daesh target was identified in northern Iraq. Terrorists had occupied a large building in the desert, a number of miles to the west-north-west of Bayji. Once a coalition surveillance aircraft had checked the surrounding area for any signs of civilian presence, a pair of Tornados conducted an attack with Paveway bombs which demolished the building and also destroyed a vehicle used by the terrorists. A further terrorist was observed on foot close by after the attack, and was struck by a Brimstone missile.

Incident date

August 15, 2018

Incident Code

TI017

LOCATION

سنجار , Sinjar, Nineveh, Iraq

A former leader (Zaki Shankali) of the PKK in Sinjar reportedly died along with four Yazidi people in alleged Turkish airstrikes on their convoy in Sinjar at 5 p.m on August 15th, according to sources on the ground. The combat status of the Yazidi people is in question, however, as one source referred to them

Summary

First published
August 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 5
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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
Named victims
1 named
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Netherlands MoD for August 12, 2018 – August 13, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

For August 8th-15th, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 10 missions in the Syrian province of Deir al Zour. Weapons were deployed in two missions: one near Hajin and one near Abu Kamal. This involved an attack on a logistic warehouse both times.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. 2 keer zijn wapens ingezet. Een keer nabij Hajin en een keer nabij Abu Kamal. Het betrof beide keren een aanval op een logistieke opslagplaats. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 8 tot 15 augustus 2018.

Irak

Nederlandse instructeurs in Irak trainen Koerdische strijders. Ze leren hen onder meer grote gebieden te beveiligen. Ook geven ze leiderschaps- en bataljonstrainingen.

Defensie levert in het land ook chirurgische teams voor het Amerikaanse role 2-hospitaal. Dat gebeurt via het Instituut samenwerking Defensie en Relatieziekenhuizen.

Een team bestaat uit ongeveer 10 man, onder wie chirurgen, een anesthesist, verpleegkundigen en een laborant. Naast de zorg voor mensen behandelt het team ook honden, dit keer het gebit van hond Ido. De dieren worden ingezet bij bewakings- en opsporingsactiviteiten.

De Nederlanders werken in het hospitaal nauw samen met Noorse, Deense en Britse medici.

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

For August 8th-15th, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 10 missions in the Syrian province of Deir al Zour. Weapons were deployed in two missions: one near Hajin and one near Abu Kamal. This involved an attack on a logistic warehouse both times.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 15-08-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. 2 keer zijn wapens ingezet. Een keer nabij Hajin en een keer nabij Abu Kamal. Het betrof beide keren een aanval op een logistieke opslagplaats. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 8 tot 15 augustus 2018.

Irak

Nederlandse instructeurs in Irak trainen Koerdische strijders. Ze leren hen onder meer grote gebieden te beveiligen. Ook geven ze leiderschaps- en bataljonstrainingen.

Defensie levert in het land ook chirurgische teams voor het Amerikaanse role 2-hospitaal. Dat gebeurt via het Instituut samenwerking Defensie en Relatieziekenhuizen.

Een team bestaat uit ongeveer 10 man, onder wie chirurgen, een anesthesist, verpleegkundigen en een laborant. Naast de zorg voor mensen behandelt het team ook honden, dit keer het gebit van hond Ido. De dieren worden ingezet bij bewakings- en opsporingsactiviteiten.

De Nederlanders werken in het hospitaal nauw samen met Noorse, Deense en Britse medici.

French MoD for August 12, 2018 – August 13, 2018
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Annotated

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

From August 8th to 14th, France reports that Tsk Force Wagram carried out one shooting mission in the Euphrates Valley. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal conducted 32 sorties in support of ground troops – but there were no strikes.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie



En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives. Elles ont achevé cette semaine leurs opérations de sécurisation de la région de Dashisha, et œuvrent désormais à la mise en place d’une nouvelle administration locale. La zone reste encore polluée par les nombreux pièges et IED posés par Daech, et les opérations de neutralisation de ces derniers devraient encore se poursuivre plusieurs semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent et continuent d’obtenir des résultats. Les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont cette semaine neutralisé plusieurs groupes de Daech opérant dans la province de Ninive, tout en continuant à mettre à jour des complexes de tunnels aménagés servant de stocks de matériels et d’ateliers de confections d’IED pour les combattant terroristes.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik achève cette semaine un cycle de formation entamé à la fin du mois de juin au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents. Cette fin de cycle est l’occasion de mener des exercices de synthèse afin d’évaluer le niveau atteint par les stagiaires.

La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate



Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Cette semaine, une missions de tir a été réalisée (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1861 missions de tir.



Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 32 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8357 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

From August 8th to 14th, France reports that Tsk Force Wagram carried out one shooting mission in the Euphrates Valley. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal conducted 32 sorties in support of ground troops – but there were no strikes.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie



En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives. Elles ont achevé cette semaine leurs opérations de sécurisation de la région de Dashisha, et œuvrent désormais à la mise en place d’une nouvelle administration locale. La zone reste encore polluée par les nombreux pièges et IED posés par Daech, et les opérations de neutralisation de ces derniers devraient encore se poursuivre plusieurs semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent et continuent d’obtenir des résultats. Les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont cette semaine neutralisé plusieurs groupes de Daech opérant dans la province de Ninive, tout en continuant à mettre à jour des complexes de tunnels aménagés servant de stocks de matériels et d’ateliers de confections d’IED pour les combattant terroristes.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik achève cette semaine un cycle de formation entamé à la fin du mois de juin au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents. Cette fin de cycle est l’occasion de mener des exercices de synthèse afin d’évaluer le niveau atteint par les stagiaires.

La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate



Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Cette semaine, une missions de tir a été réalisée (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1861 missions de tir.



Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 32 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8357 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

CJTF–OIR for August 12, 2018 – August 13, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 13, 2018

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

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 6 and August 12, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 17 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 12, 2018.

On August 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Sharqat, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed three Daesh caves.

On August 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed nine Daesh vehicles.

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

On August 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 42 Daesh vehicles and one Daesh weapons cache.

On August 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Bashir, two strikes destroyed two Daesh weapons caches and three Daesh caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 9, 2018.

On August 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

On August 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh headquarters and one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 7 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 6, 2018.

On August 6 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near , one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh motorcycle.

On August 5, Coalition military forces conducted one strike in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:
• Coalition Military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets near Abu Kamal.

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Report Summary

  • 11 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq
  • 6 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 11 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (14292 – 14296)
  • 6 in Syria (15564 – 15569)

Confirmed Actions

US

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

May 1, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

August 6, 2018

Between August 6 and August 12, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 17 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

August 12, 2018
Iraq: 2 strikes

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 12, 2018.

On August 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Sharqat, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed three Daesh caves.
August 11, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed nine Daesh vehicles.

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

August 10, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On August 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 42 Daesh vehicles and one Daesh weapons cache.

On August 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Bashir, two strikes destroyed two Daesh weapons caches and three Daesh caves.
August 9, 2018

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 9, 2018.

August 8, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

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

August 7, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh headquarters and one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 7 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 6, 2018.

On August 6 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets. One strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh motorcycle.
August 5, 2018

On August 5, Coalition military forces conducted one strike in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

Coalition Military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets near Abu Kamal.

French MoD for August 12, 2018 – August 13, 2018
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Annotated

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

For August 1st-7th, France reports four shooting missions by task Force Wagram in the Euphrates Valley. Additionally, 30 air sorties were conducted in support of forces on the ground and three strikes carried out. One of these was a planned strike on August 1st against an ISIS site for assembly of VBIEDS. There were two more strikes in Iraq targeting ISIS fighters.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives contre les derniers territoires encore tenus par Daech, tout en poursuivant leurs actions de dépollution des zones conquises ces dernières semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent, face à des actions ponctuelles de combattants isolés de Daech aux moyens d’IED et d’attaque contre des infrastructures électriques. A l’occasion de ces opérations, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont continué cette semaine de mettre à jour des caches de l’organisation terroriste contenant armes et IED, notamment à la frontière irako-syrienne.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik entre dans la phase finale d’une séquence de formation dense entamée fin juin, au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents.
La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division, alors que celle-ci se prépare à participer à la sécurisation d’un important pèlerinage qui aura lieu le 10 août à Bagdad. Elle a notamment réalisé cette semaine des formations au profit d’une soixantaine d’instructeurs irakiens dans les domaines de la santé, du soutien médical, et du combat en localité.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.
Cette semaine, quatre missions de tir ont été réalisées (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1860 missions de tir.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 30 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus). Lors de ces sorties 3 frappes ont été réalisées par les équipages de Rafale. Une frappe planifiée a été menée en Syrie, contre un site de l’organisation terroriste utilisé pour assembler des véhicules suicides. Deux frappes ont été réalisées en Irak en appui des opérations de sécurisation de l’armée irakienne, visant des positions de combattants de Daech équipés de pick-up.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8325 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

For August 1st-7th, France reports four shooting missions by task Force Wagram in the Euphrates Valley. Additionally, 30 air sorties were conducted in support of forces on the ground and three strikes carried out. One of these was a planned strike on August 1st against an ISIS site for assembly of VBIEDS. There were two more strikes in Iraq targeting ISIS fighters.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie



En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives contre les derniers territoires encore tenus par Daech, tout en poursuivant leurs actions de dépollution des zones conquises ces dernières semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent, face à des actions ponctuelles de combattants isolés de Daech aux moyens d’IED et d’attaque contre des infrastructures électriques. A l’occasion de ces opérations, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont continué cette semaine de mettre à jour des caches de l’organisation terroriste contenant armes et IED, notamment à la frontière irako-syrienne.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE



Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik entre dans la phase finale d’une séquence de formation dense entamée fin juin, au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents.

La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division, alors que celle-ci se prépare à participer à la sécurisation d’un important pèlerinage qui aura lieu le 10 août à Bagdad. Elle a notamment réalisé cette semaine des formations au profit d’une soixantaine d’instructeurs irakiens dans les domaines de la santé, du soutien médical, et du combat en localité.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Cette semaine, quatre missions de tir ont été réalisées (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1860 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 30 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus). Lors de ces sorties 3 frappes ont été réalisées par les équipages de Rafale. Une frappe planifiée a été menée en Syrie, contre un site de l’organisation terroriste utilisé pour assembler des véhicules suicides. Deux frappes ont été réalisées en Irak en appui des opérations de sécurisation de l’armée irakienne, visant des positions de combattants de Daech équipés de pick-up.

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French MoD for August 12, 2018 – August 13, 2018
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Annotated

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

France reports that on August 1st, a patrol of two Rafale C Bombing Group 43″equipped with precision guided bombs, took off from the proposed air base (BAP) in Jordan to carry out a fire support mission including a planned strike aiming on production facilities of Daesh explosives in the Euphrates Valley in Syria. The strike aimed destroy a site used by the terrorist organization to make explosives and assemble suicide vehicles. The mission was conducted in coordination with coalition fighter jets. French aircraft dropped two precision bombs “AASM” (armament air- modular floor) of 250kg. The ammunition destroyed the building.

Chammal : mission de frappe planifiée pour les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 10/08/2018

Le 1er août 2018, une patrouille de deux Rafale C du « Groupe de Bombardement 43 » équipés de bombes à guidage de précision, a décollé de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie pour réaliser une mission d’appui feu incluant une frappe planifiée visant des capacités de production d’explosifs de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate en Syrie.

L’opération planifiée et ordonnée par le centre des opérations aériennes de la coalition, le CAOC de la base aérienne d’Al Udeid au Qatar, visait à détruire un site utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour fabriquer des explosifs et assembler des véhicules suicides.

La mission a été réalisée en coordination avec des avions de combat de la coalition. Après qu’une reconnaissance préalable du site, réalisée par un drone allié, ait permis de s’assurer de l’absence de risque de dommages collatéraux, les aéronefs français ont procédé au tir de deux bombes de précision « AASM » (armement air-sol modulaire), de 250kg. Les munitions ont détruit le bâtiment, conformément aux effets militaires recherchés.

Il aura fallu trois ravitaillements et 4h30 de vol aux deux Rafale pour accomplir cette mission qui traduit la détermination des armées françaises à poursuivre la lutte pour défaire totalement l’organisation terroriste Daech.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création, près de 6000 sorties, plus de 1000 frappes et 25 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs stationnés.

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 nationales 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.

Report Date

August 13, 2018

Notes

France reports that on August 1st, a patrol of two Rafale C Bombing Group 43″equipped with precision guided bombs, took off from the proposed air base (BAP) in Jordan to carry out a fire support mission including a planned strike aiming on production facilities of Daesh explosives in the Euphrates Valley in Syria. The strike aimed destroy a site used by the terrorist organization to make explosives and assemble suicide vehicles. The mission was conducted in coordination with coalition fighter jets. French aircraft dropped two precision bombs “AASM” (armament air- modular floor) of 250kg. The ammunition destroyed the building.

Chammal : mission de frappe planifiée pour les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 10/08/2018

Le 1er août 2018, une patrouille de deux Rafale C du « Groupe de Bombardement 43 » équipés de bombes à guidage de précision, a décollé de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie pour réaliser une mission d’appui feu incluant une frappe planifiée visant des capacités de production d’explosifs de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate en Syrie.

L’opération planifiée et ordonnée par le centre des opérations aériennes de la coalition, le CAOC de la base aérienne d’Al Udeid au Qatar, visait à détruire un site utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour fabriquer des explosifs et assembler des véhicules suicides.

La mission a été réalisée en coordination avec des avions de combat de la coalition. Après qu’une reconnaissance préalable du site, réalisée par un drone allié, ait permis de s’assurer de l’absence de risque de dommages collatéraux, les aéronefs français ont procédé au tir de deux bombes de précision « AASM » (armement air-sol modulaire), de 250kg. Les munitions ont détruit le bâtiment, conformément aux effets militaires recherchés.

Il aura fallu trois ravitaillements et 4h30 de vol aux deux Rafale pour accomplir cette mission qui traduit la détermination des armées françaises à poursuivre la lutte pour défaire totalement l’organisation terroriste Daech.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création, près de 6000 sorties, plus de 1000 frappes et 25 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs stationnés.

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 nationales 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.

Netherlands MoD for August 8, 2018 – August 9, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 9, 2018

Notes

For August 1st-8th, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during nine missions in the Syrian province of Deir al Zour. No weapons were deployed.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 08-08-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. Er zijn geen wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 1 tot 8 augustus 2018.

Report Date

August 9, 2018

Notes

For August 1st-8th, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during nine missions in the Syrian province of Deir al Zour. No weapons were deployed.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 08-08-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. Er zijn geen wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 1 tot 8 augustus 2018.

Published

August 8, 2018

Written by

Oliver Imhof

The fourth anniversary of the international war against so-called Islamic State sees the terror group nearly ousted as a territorial entity from both Iraq and Syria, according to US-led Coalition forces and local monitors. The removal of the group has helped lead to significant recovery in some areas, particularly in Iraq. However the cost for civilians of ISIS’s defeat has also been high.

The conflict – which has drawn 14 international powers into a major fighting alliance since August 8th 2014 – has seen almost 30,000 Coalition air and artillery strikes and more than 108,000 munitions dropped from the air on ISIS forces. Those combat partners known to be still active are the United States, the UK, France and the Netherlands.

International airpower has played a huge role in defeating ISIS. The first US airstrike took place near Erbil in Iraq, on August 8th 2014. Exactly 1,462 days of war later, and Washington’s intervention has now lasted longer than the American Civil War, and the US’s participation in both the First and Second World Wars.

The present best estimate by Airwars is that between 6,500 and 10,000 civilians have likely been killed in Coalition actions in four years of fighting – with the alliance itself presently conceding more than 1,000 non-combatants deaths from its air and artillery strikes.

The last public costings for the war, published 13 months ago, declared that the US had already spent $14bn in its fight against ISIS. More than 70,000 ISIS fighters have been alleged killed by the US-led campaign according to anonymous officials – though recently the Coalition has been more tight lipped in estimating the number of enemy fighters killed.

At its height, ISIS had held much of northern and central Iraq, and swathes of Syria. Yet today, only a hard core of about 1,500 ISIS fighters is thought to remain around Hajin in the Euphrates Valley near the Syrian-Iraqi border, among them senior figures possibly including leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. Other fighters have been driven into more remote desert areas on both the Syrian and Iraqi sides of the border.

In Iraq itself ISIS is now defeated as a territorial entity – with only a limited number of Coalition airstrikes since the capture of Mosul in July 2017. However there are troubling signs of an emerging insurgency, with police and army units recently targeted.

“The coalition of 77 nations and international organizations remains committed to achieving the lasting defeat of #ISIS and its pervasive and negative ideology” – GEN Votel @CJTFOIR #Syria #Iraqhttps://t.co/8aRKJ40mMe

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 21, 2018

The civilian toll

While ISIS has paid a high price in the war, civilians in Iraq and Syria have also suffered. The terror group murdered many thousands – for example committing acts of genocide against the Yazidis of Northern Iraq – and also held captive the populations of major urban areas including Mosul, Ramallah, and Raqqa. Many cities and towns in Iraq and Syria have been almost entirely destroyed in the fighting, with millions forced to flee.

The war has routinely been dubbed “the most precise war in history” by the Coalition due to its heavy use of GPS- and laser-guided bombs and missiles: munitions that were meant to save civilian lives despite the heavy fighting. It took the Coalition nine months and over 4,000 munitions dropped to admit civilian harm for the first time, in May 2015. By July 2018  when the Coalition published its latest civilian casualty report, the alliance had conceded at least 1,059 deaths from its actions.

Yet according to Airwars estimates, a minimum of between 6,500 and 10,000 civilians have likely lost their lives in Coalition bombings since 2014. Overall, more than 26,000 civilian fatalities have been alleged locally from Coalition actions, in more than 2,650 alleged events. Thousands more civilians have died as a result of anti-ISIS actions by Iraqi and Syrian government forces; and in interventions by Russia, Iran and Turkey against the terror group.

A war of parts

The beginnings of Operation Inherent Resolve, as it quickly became known, saw relatively low numbers of reported civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria. These early stages of the war were mainly defensive – ensuring that ISIS did not expand its territory further. The Coalition also needed to buy time to help train up local armies and proxy forces.

Between August and December 2014, a minimum of 148 civilians were likely killed in Coalition airstrikes according to Airwars monitoring of local sources. That number rose to at least 692 likely civilian deaths killed in 2015. Despite shattering the military narrative of zero civilian harm, these relatively low numbers indicated that significant caution was being taken to reduce harm to civilians, given the intense nature of the conflict.

In 2016, the war against ISIS shifted to offensive mode – while front lines increasingly shifted to more densely populated areas. Between 1,261 and 1,923 civilians were reported killed that year according to Airwars – an 82% increase on 2015. Civilian casualties were significantly up in Iraq for example, with the Anbar offensive in May and June, as well as the beginning of the Battle for Mosul in late 2016.

The tough fights for Raqqa and Mosul – the respective strongholds of ISIS in Syria and Iraq – also marked the beginning of the deadliest period for civilians. In 2017 the number of likely civilian casualties spiked significantly, to at least 4,008 to 6,269 killed. This can be explained by intensified warfare – with the Battle for Mosul taking longer than that for Stalingrad in the Second World War, for example – and less caution appearing to be taken to preserve civilian life.

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The Trump Effect

Prior to his election, Donald Trump had lambasted Barack Obama for what he viewed as an overcautious approach to the war. Once in office, President Trump boasted that he had changed US rules of engagement to make it easier to bomb ISIS – while his officials began publicly referring to a War of Annihilation.

The intensification of fighting under Trump led to significant civilian harm and levels of destruction in urban areas, comparable at times to the Second World War. What is less clear is whether similar levels of destruction would have occurred anyway under a Hillary Clinton presidency, given the war’s focus on urban areas in 2017.

Even today Raqqa is considered “unfit for human habitation” by the UN, having been 70% destroyed. West Mosul experienced similar devastation with 80% of the Old City now in ruins. Reportedly more civilians than combatants lost their lives during the Battle for Mosul because of Iraqi, Coalition and ISIS actions. To this day, bodies are still being pulled from the rubble, while in Raqqa recovery teams are even now still discovering mass graves.

So intense were US-led military actions in 2017 that Coalition-linked civilian casualties far outnumbering those attributed to Russia over the year. Two of the worst military failures of the war happened during this period due to American actions. On March 17th 2017 in the Jadida neighbourhood of Mosul, between 105 and 141 civilians were confirmed killed in an American airstrike on a house. The event is the biggest confirmed incident of civilian casualties in the entire war so far.

Just days later at Al Mansoura near Raqqa, a former school was hit by an American airstrike, killing between 40 and 150 internally displaced people who were seeking refuge in the building. Faulty intelligence for the strike reportedly came in part from Germany, which helps provide reconnaissance for the alliance.

.@CJTFOIR dismissed @amnesty's report re civilians killed by #USA-led Coalition's bombardments in #Raqqa ; said we are naive & misinformed, but now admits responsibility for the cases we reported. But there are many more victims. Coalition must come clean https://t.co/dU6WM1EHUj pic.twitter.com/oKzPZH5Grr

— Donatella Rovera (@DRovera) August 7, 2018

Airwars impact

Founded in 2014 as a voluntary project to track Coalition airstrikes and civilian harm, Airwars has grown to become the primary monitor of civilian harm from international military actions in both Iraq and Syria. A significant part of its work is now focused on engaging with militaries to help them better understand civilian harm on the modern battlefield, in an effort to reduce casualties and seek accountability.

The Coalition itself has also evolved, having assessed more than 2,000 alleged civilian harm events in recent years, and so far admitting to more than 240 incidents. Even so, only 9% of alleged civilian casualty cases tracked by Airwars have so far been confirmed. Only the US, the UK, Australia and the Netherlands have individually admitted civilian harm from their actions to date – while all ten other belligerents (France, Denmark, Belgium, Canada, Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE and Bahrain) still claim that their bombings are flawless, just as Russia asserts in Syria.

While 27 out of the 245 cases confirmed by the Coalition to July 2018 were referrals by Airwars, the US-led alliance mostly relies on self-reporting – with 112 incidents coming from their own reports. Media field investigations such as those by Buzzfeed and the New York Times have led to at least 19 events being conceded. Recently, investigations from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have led to a rise in NGO reports leading to civilian harm admissions.

Sources of reporting for Coalition-declared Credible incidents Incidents Proportion of incidents
Self-report 112 46%
Airwars 27 11%
Social media 11 4%
Other 1 0%
Web report 1 0%
Media 19 8%
NGO report 7 3%
Unknown 67 27%
All sources 245 100%

So why is there still such a large disparity between local, on the ground reports of civilian harm and the Coalition’s own admissions? In the absence of any ground investigations by the Coalition – and a bias towards self-reported events – military assessments remain heavily reliant on what is observable from the air when determining civilian harm below. Yet as the recently retired RAF Air Marshall Greg Bagwell said when challenging official UK claims at the time to have caused no civilian harm, “you can’t see through rubble”.

There is also a political dimension. Much of the initial impetus to improve US civilian harm reporting in the war against ISIS came as a result of President Obama’s 2016 executive order which in part sought to mitigate civilian harm on the battlefield. That order remains in effect under President Trump. Other nations such as France, Jordan and Turkey have shown no public interest in tackling the issue of civilian casualty mitigation on the modern battlefield.

“Over the course of four years of war against so-called Islamic State, Airwars has seen significant improvements in the US-led Coalition’s assessment of civilian harm claims,” says Airwars director Chris Woods. “Even so a major gulf remains between public and military estimates of civilian harm – with most individual Coalition allies still claiming that their strikes have only killed ISIS fighters. The reality for ordinary Iraqis and Syrians has been very different – with many thousands killed and injured in the battles to free them from ISIS. Proper public transparency and accountability from the Coalition allies is a vital step in helping heal the wounds of this brutal conflict.”

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CJTF–OIR for August 5, 2018 – August 6, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 6, 2018

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

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

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

Between July 30 and August 5, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 27 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On August 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.

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

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 4, 2018.

On August 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Dulab, one strike destroyed two Daesh tunnels.

On August 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed five Daesh vehicles.

On August 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

On August 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes destroyed six Daesh supply routes.

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

On August 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed one Daesh staging area and one Daesh vehicle-borne IED factory.

On August 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings and three Daesh supply caches.

On July 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh command and control center.

On July 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements on Daesh targets.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh-held building.
• One strike was conducted near Wadi Zagatoon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on July 30, 2018.

On 30 July in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

On July 29, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:
• Coalition Military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route and one Daesh vehicle.

Report Date

August 6, 2018

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 16 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 14 in Syria (15557 – 15570)
  • 5 in Iraq (14287 – 14291)

Confirmed Actions

US

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

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

May 1, 2018

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh 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 Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

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

Weekly Strike Summary

July 30, 2018

Between July 30 and August 5, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 27 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

August 5, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On August 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.

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

August 4, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 4, 2018.

On August 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Dulab, one strike destroyed two Daesh tunnels.
August 3, 2018
Syria: 4 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed five Daesh vehicles.

On August 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
August 2, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes

On August 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes destroyed six Daesh supply routes.

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

August 1, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On August 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed one Daesh staging area and one Daesh vehicle-borne IED factory.

On August 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings and three Daesh supply caches.
July 31, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

On July 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh command and control center.

On July 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements on Daesh targets.

Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh-held building.
One strike was conducted near Wadi Zagatoon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on July 30, 2018.

On 30 July in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
July 29, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes

On July 29, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

Coalition Military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route and one Daesh vehicle.

French MoD for August 3, 2018 – August 4, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2018

Notes

For July 25th-31st, France report 30 sorties in support of local forces engaged on the ground, but no strikes. Nor were there any shooting missions by Task Force Wagram in this week, though since the launch of the offensive on May 1st, it has carried out 197 firing missions.

Point de situation des opérations

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les deux dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.La sécurisation de la poche de Dashisha est quasiment terminée, les positions ont été consolidées.

Dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes multiplient les patrouilles défensives et interceptent des terroristes qui tentent de fuir la région.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent. Le contrôle de la frontière irako-syrienne reste une priorité pour les forces de sécurité irakiennes.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik continue de s’investir au profit des soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), unité d’élite de l’armée irakienne.

Initié début juillet, un stage « driver » est conduit conjointement par des instructeurs français et irakiens au profit de 40 soldats irakiens. Il a pour objectif principal l’apprentissage des savoir-faire indispensables au déplacement en convoi de véhicules en toute sécurité, dans des environnements variés. Particulièrement complexe, la réaction à des embuscades en milieu urbain est au cœur de cette formation qui s’appuie sur une instruction progressive et adaptée.

En complément des actions de formation déjà initiées, ce stage participe directement à la montée en puissance de l’ICTS.

Changements d’autorité à Chammal



Après une mission d’une année, le colonel Arnaud, commandant la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie a été relevé le 22 juillet 2018 par le colonel Philippe au cours d’une cérémonie présidée par le GCA Zimmermann commandant la défense aérienne et les opérations aériennes. De même, le général de brigade aérienne Vigilant a succédé au général de brigade aérienne Parisot le 29 juillet au poste de représentant national de théâtre auprès de la coalition à Bagdad et occupe également la fonction de directeur en charge des actions civilo-militaires de la coalition.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 197 missions de tirs. Cette semaine, aucune mission de tir n’a été réalisée (bilan du 25 au 31 juillet inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1856 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 30 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 25 au 31 juillet inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8295 sorties / 1453 frappes / 2244 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

August 4, 2018

Notes

For July 25th-31st, France report 30 sorties in support of local forces engaged on the ground, but no strikes. Nor were there any shooting missions by Task Force Wagram in this week, though since the launch of the offensive on May 1st, it has carried out 197 firing missions.

Point de situation des opérations

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les deux dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.La sécurisation de la poche de Dashisha est quasiment terminée, les positions ont été consolidées.

Dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes multiplient les patrouilles défensives et interceptent des terroristes qui tentent de fuir la région.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent. Le contrôle de la frontière irako-syrienne reste une priorité pour les forces de sécurité irakiennes.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik continue de s’investir au profit des soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), unité d’élite de l’armée irakienne.

Initié début juillet, un stage « driver » est conduit conjointement par des instructeurs français et irakiens au profit de 40 soldats irakiens. Il a pour objectif principal l’apprentissage des savoir-faire indispensables au déplacement en convoi de véhicules en toute sécurité, dans des environnements variés. Particulièrement complexe, la réaction à des embuscades en milieu urbain est au cœur de cette formation qui s’appuie sur une instruction progressive et adaptée.

En complément des actions de formation déjà initiées, ce stage participe directement à la montée en puissance de l’ICTS.

Changements d’autorité à Chammal



Après une mission d’une année, le colonel Arnaud, commandant la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie a été relevé le 22 juillet 2018 par le colonel Philippe au cours d’une cérémonie présidée par le GCA Zimmermann commandant la défense aérienne et les opérations aériennes. De même, le général de brigade aérienne Vigilant a succédé au général de brigade aérienne Parisot le 29 juillet au poste de représentant national de théâtre auprès de la coalition à Bagdad et occupe également la fonction de directeur en charge des actions civilo-militaires de la coalition.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 197 missions de tirs. Cette semaine, aucune mission de tir n’a été réalisée (bilan du 25 au 31 juillet inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1856 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 30 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 25 au 31 juillet inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

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

8295 sorties / 1453 frappes / 2244 objectifs neutralisés.

UK MoD for August 1, 2018 – August 2, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2018

Wednesday 1 August – Tornados attacked a terrorist truck in northern Iraq…Support continues to be given by Royal Air Force and other coalition aircraft to the Iraqi security forces as they maintain their efforts to prevent Daesh elements re-establishing an operational presence in the country. A coalition surveillance aircraft identified a terrorist truck concealed under trees in a remote area of countryside, some 40 miles east-north-east of Tikrit. A flight of Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, conducted a successful attack on the vehicle using a single Paveway IV guided bomb on Wednesday 1 August.

Report Date

August 2, 2018

Wednesday 1 August – Tornados attacked a terrorist truck in northern Iraq…Support continues to be given by Royal Air Force and other coalition aircraft to the Iraqi security forces as they maintain their efforts to prevent Daesh elements re-establishing an operational presence in the country. A coalition surveillance aircraft identified a terrorist truck concealed under trees in a remote area of countryside, some 40 miles east-north-east of Tikrit. A flight of Tornado GR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, conducted a successful attack on the vehicle using a single Paveway IV guided bomb on Wednesday 1 August.

French MoD for August 1, 2018 – August 2, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2018

Notes

France reports that on August 1st, a patrol of two Rafale C Bombing Group 43″equipped with precision guided bombs, took off from the proposed air base (BAP) in Jordan to carry out a fire support mission including a planned strike aiming on production facilities of Daesh explosives in the Euphrates Valley in Syria. The strike aimed destroy a site used by the terrorist organization to make explosives and assemble suicide vehicles. The mission was conducted in coordination with coalition fighter jets. French aircraft dropped two precision bombs “AASM” (armament air- modular floor) of 250kg. The ammunition destroyed the building.

Chammal : mission de frappe planifiée pour les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 10/08/2018

Le 1er août 2018, une patrouille de deux Rafale C du « Groupe de Bombardement 43 » équipés de bombes à guidage de précision, a décollé de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie pour réaliser une mission d’appui feu incluant une frappe planifiée visant des capacités de production d’explosifs de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate en Syrie.

L’opération planifiée et ordonnée par le centre des opérations aériennes de la coalition, le CAOC de la base aérienne d’Al Udeid au Qatar, visait à détruire un site utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour fabriquer des explosifs et assembler des véhicules suicides.

La mission a été réalisée en coordination avec des avions de combat de la coalition. Après qu’une reconnaissance préalable du site, réalisée par un drone allié, ait permis de s’assurer de l’absence de risque de dommages collatéraux, les aéronefs français ont procédé au tir de deux bombes de précision « AASM » (armement air-sol modulaire), de 250kg. Les munitions ont détruit le bâtiment, conformément aux effets militaires recherchés.

Il aura fallu trois ravitaillements et 4h30 de vol aux deux Rafale pour accomplir cette mission qui traduit la détermination des armées françaises à poursuivre la lutte pour défaire totalement l’organisation terroriste Daech.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création, près de 6000 sorties, plus de 1000 frappes et 25 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs stationnés.

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 nationales 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.

Report Date

August 2, 2018

Notes

France reports that on August 1st, a patrol of two Rafale C Bombing Group 43″equipped with precision guided bombs, took off from the proposed air base (BAP) in Jordan to carry out a fire support mission including a planned strike aiming on production facilities of Daesh explosives in the Euphrates Valley in Syria. The strike aimed destroy a site used by the terrorist organization to make explosives and assemble suicide vehicles. The mission was conducted in coordination with coalition fighter jets. French aircraft dropped two precision bombs “AASM” (armament air- modular floor) of 250kg. The ammunition destroyed the building.

Chammal : mission de frappe planifiée pour les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 10/08/2018

Le 1er août 2018, une patrouille de deux Rafale C du « Groupe de Bombardement 43 » équipés de bombes à guidage de précision, a décollé de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie pour réaliser une mission d’appui feu incluant une frappe planifiée visant des capacités de production d’explosifs de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate en Syrie.

L’opération planifiée et ordonnée par le centre des opérations aériennes de la coalition, le CAOC de la base aérienne d’Al Udeid au Qatar, visait à détruire un site utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour fabriquer des explosifs et assembler des véhicules suicides.

La mission a été réalisée en coordination avec des avions de combat de la coalition. Après qu’une reconnaissance préalable du site, réalisée par un drone allié, ait permis de s’assurer de l’absence de risque de dommages collatéraux, les aéronefs français ont procédé au tir de deux bombes de précision « AASM » (armement air-sol modulaire), de 250kg. Les munitions ont détruit le bâtiment, conformément aux effets militaires recherchés.

Il aura fallu trois ravitaillements et 4h30 de vol aux deux Rafale pour accomplir cette mission qui traduit la détermination des armées françaises à poursuivre la lutte pour défaire totalement l’organisation terroriste Daech.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création, près de 6000 sorties, plus de 1000 frappes et 25 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs stationnés.

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 nationales 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.

Netherlands MoD for August 1, 2018 – August 2, 2018
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Report Date

August 2, 2018

Notes

For the third consecutive week, the Dutch MoD reported no airstrikes in Iraq or Syria between July 25th-August 1st. While no weapons were fired, Dutch F-16s did support troops on the ground in Deir Ezzor during 9 missions.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies, alle in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. Er zijn geen wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 25 juli tot 1 augustus 2018.

Report Date

August 2, 2018

Notes

For the third consecutive week, the Dutch MoD reported no airstrikes in Iraq or Syria between July 25th-August 1st. While no weapons were fired, Dutch F-16s did support troops on the ground in Deir Ezzor during 9 missions.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 01-08-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies, alle in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. Er zijn geen wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 25 juli tot 1 augustus 2018.