Friday 14 July – Typhoons destroyed a tunnel entrance in Raqqa… With Mosul largely liberated, the major focus for RAF missions has been to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces fighting in Raqqa. Two Typhoons used a Paveway IV on Friday 14 July to destroy the entrance to a tunnel dug beneath an area in the west of the city.

On 14 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with a guided munition.

Opérationnels ensemble avec le soutien logistique de Chammal en 10 chiffres clés

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Mise à jour : 13/07/2017

« De jour comme de nuit, la logistique suit »

Lancée en septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal regroupe 1200 militaires français engagés au sein de l’opération interalliée Inherent Resolve. 16% d’entre eux assurent depuis 3 ans tout le soutien logistique indispensable à la poursuite des opérations. Bilan de l’engagement de ces spécialistes de l’ombre, aussi pointus qu’opérationnels.

Aux côtés des 14 Rafale déployés sur les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis, la France a engagé des moyens de détection et de surveillance (E3F (AWACS), Atlantique 2 et une frégate), de ravitaillement en vol C135-FR ainsi que 4 canons CAESAR en Irak. Le Groupe aéronaval avec son groupe aérien « tout Rafale », lorsqu’il est déployé représente près de 3000 hommes supplémentaires. Pour assurer la continuité des opérations de lutte contre Daech, il est essentiel d’assurer le maintien en condition opérationnelle des moyens mais également des hommes qui les mettent en œuvre.

Voici 10 chiffres permettant d’illustrer le travail titanesque réalisé par les combattants du soutien, sur l’ensemble du théâtre Chammal (Koweït, Qatar, Emirats arabes unis, Irak et Jordanie) :

– 20 000 heures de vols comptabilisées sur l’ensemble des aéronefs déployés,

– 14 000 ravitaillements (en vol) des aéronefs français par l’ensemble de la coalition (dont le C135 FR),

– 12 000 avitaillements (au sol) des aéronefs français depuis nos bases en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis,

– 15 000 tonnes de fret acheminées sur l’ensemble du théâtre dont la moitié par voie maritime et l’autre par voie aérienne, équilibrant ainsi coût induit et réactivité nécessaire aux opérations,

– 9000 tonnes uniquement à destination de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie, outil de combat avancé et plaque tournante du soutien aux opérations de lutte contre le terrorisme,

– près de 24 000 mouvements de personnels (comprenant les déploiements des frégates et du Charles de Gaulle),

– 12 000 allers-retours par voie aérienne, soit l’équivalent de 100 Airbus A310,

– 700 ordinateurs interconnectés en permanence grâce notamment à 50 stations satellitaires civiles et militaires dans le but d’assurer la sécurisation et la continuité des opérations au Levant,

– 90 chantiers d’infrastructures (logements, dépôt de munitions, des essences, parking avions…) menés uniquement pour l’année 2017, afin d’assurer de bonnes conditions de vie et de travail à nos militaires ; leur permettant ainsi de tenir dans la durée.

Aujourd’hui, plus de 1000 jours d’opérations aériennes en appui des forces amies combattant Daech au sol ont permis de détruire plus de 2000 objectifs. Depuis octobre 2016, le détachement d’artillerie a appuyé les forces irakiennes dans leur progression vers la ville de Mossoul, aujourd’hui libérée de l’emprise de l’organisation terroriste. Mais toutes ces missions accomplies avec succès ne sont possibles que grâce à l’aide indéfectible et continue des militaires assurant le soutien opérationnel et une liaison étroite entre les chaines opérationnelle et du soutien.

La responsabilité du soutien de la force Chammal a été confiée au Contre-amiral Piaton, (NCC, national contingent commander), également commandant de la zone maritime de l’océan indien et des forces pré positionnées aux Emirats arabes unis. Cette triple casquette lui confère une connaissance fine des enjeux régionaux, lui permettant d’anticiper et d’orienter le soutien au mieux, en cohérence avec les différents représentants des forces françaises sur le théâtre (national representative au Qatar et en Irak auprès de la coalition ainsi que le commandant de la BAP).

Aussi, son état-major interarmées (EMIA), responsable opératif de l’opération Chammal jusqu’à l’été 2016, conserve un pied dans l’opération en termes de logistique et de soutien interarmées. La division logistique de l’EMIA est composée d’une vingtaine de personnels chargée de recueillir et de répondre aux besoins des diverses unités du théâtre. Besoins aussi divers que variés : allant du soutien pétrolier, de la maintenance du matériel, de la sécurité ou de la prévention en opération aux soutiens de l’homme (alimentaire, médical, social, administratif…). Assurant l’interface avec les états-majors et grands commandements en métropole, cette équipe de spécialistes mobilisent, chaque jour depuis trois ans, leurs connaissances au profit de l’opération.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 13 July 2017

CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

A Raqqah, la manœuvre d’encerclement menée au Sud de la ville pour couper les combattants de Daech de leurs soutiens est terminée.

Dans la ville, la progression des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes se poursuit maison par maison, face à une défense de Daech faite d’actions permanentes de harcèlement, d’infiltrations et d’attaques suicides menées avec l’aide de boucliers humains.

Les Forces armées syriennes se heurtent aux défense de Daech plus à l’Est et les positions se stabilisent.

En Irak,

Dimanche 9 juillet, le Premier ministre irakien a annoncé la libération de Mossoul. Cette victoire sur l’organisation terroriste marque le succès de forces irakiennes appuyées par les forces aériennes de la Coalition et un soutien artillerie, au cœur d’une stratégie qui aura permis d’affaiblir Daech avant de contre-attaquer en remontant le Tigre et de progresser ensemble jusqu’au cœur de la ville après l’avoir encerclée.

Désormais, les forces de sécurité débutent une longue phase de sécurisation de Mossoul. La nécessité de nettoyer la ville des très nombreux pièges posés par Daech, la présence de combattants-suicides disséminés au sein de la population, la probable présence de cellules terroristes dormantes, va imposer aux Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes de poursuivre leurs efforts pendant de longues semaines.

Les combats se concentrent désormais dans le secteur de Tall Afar où bon nombre de combattants terroristes ont trouvé refuge après avoir fui la zone de Mossoul. Daech poursuit de son côté ses actions terroristes dans les régions de l’Anbar et d’Hawijah où l’organisation dispose encore de forces importantes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes dont 19 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 2 missions de recueil de renseignement. 04 frappes ont été réalisées dont 02 dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a mené de son côté 15 missions de tir dont 14 de harcèlement et 01 d’éclairement.

Le bilan global depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève 1311 frappes, 2076 objectifs et 6775 sorties.

On July 13, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 50 oil barrels, 12 oil refinement stills, and one vehicle.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, a weapons cache, a storage area, and a VBIED.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed five oil tanks, a front-end loader, and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed three ISIS communication towers, three fighting positions, a command and control node, a front-end loader, and an artillery system; and damaged three supply routes.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings, a bunker, and a vehicle.

* Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache.

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British?] engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed 22 fighting positions and a tunnel, and damaged three fighting positions.

Additionally, 21 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 10-12 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 10, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position, and suppressed 21 fighting positions.

* On July 11, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS VBIED and a command and control node and suppressed six fighting positions.

* On July 12, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil trucks.

* On July 12, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three ISIS-held buildings and two command and control nodes.

* On July 12, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, two strikes destroyed two ISIS IED factories.

* On July 12, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.

* On July 12, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, four IEDs, three ISIS communication towers, a VBIED, and a VBIED factory.

Thursday 13 July – Tornados struck a Daesh-held building in Mosul… Royal Air Force continued to support operations by the Iraqi security forces to eradicate any remaining Daesh fighters in Mosul. On Thursday 13 July, two Tornados used a Paveway IV guided bomb to destroy a building occupied by extremists on the west bank of the Tigris, in the Old City of Mosul.

On July 12, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil tanks and an oil refinery building.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed 16 ISIS oil stills, 10 oil barrels, six oil trucks, and two well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine fighting positions, a command and control node, an anti-air artillery system, a VBIED, and a tunnel.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike destroyed two tactical vehicles and a vehicle.

* Near Hit, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Mosul, one strike [1 British?] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 fighting positions, four medium machine guns, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; and damaged five fighting positions.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed two ISIS bunker systems.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

Additionally, 15 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 11 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 11, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five IEDs, three fighting positions, two VBIEDs, three ISIS communications towers, two command and control nodes, an anti-air artillery system, and a communications repeater.

* On July 11, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes destroyed two ISIS command and control nodes.

* On July 11, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four medium machine guns and a rocket-propelled grenade system.

On 12 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with a guided munition.

Wednesday 12 July – Tornados and Typhoons assisted Iraqi troops mopping up Daesh fanatics in Mosul, striking three targets, and attacked three more terrorist positions in Raqqah… Following their success in liberating Mosul from Daesh control, Iraqi security forces have continued operations to hunt down any residual terrorist presence in the west of the city. A mixed Tornado and Typhoon provided support on Wednesday 12 July, and delivered successful attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs on three buildings from which terrorists had been attempting to prolong the fight. Over Raqqa, a second mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair flew overwatch as the Syrian Democratic Forces continued their advance through the city; our aircraft used Paveway IVs to engage three Daesh positions which opened fire on the SDF, and successfully silenced each threat in turn.

On July 11, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, five strikes destroyed 19 ISIS oil refinement stills, four weapon caches, four well-heads, three separator tanks, and a storage tank.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 25 ISIS oil refinement stills, five oil tanks, and 10 oil tankers.

* Near Raqqah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed a fighting position and a mortar tube, and suppressed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 45 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed 18 fighting positions, seven medium machine guns, and two rocket-propelled grenade systems; and damaged 12 fighting positions

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two mortar systems and two vehicles.

Additionally, 16 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 10 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 10, near Raqqah, Syria, 15 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine ISIS-held buildings, six fighting positions, two IEDs, a command and control node, a tunnel entrance, and an ISIS communication tower; and damaged a command and control node.

* On July 10, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed 21 fighting positions and two medium machine guns, and damaged a fighting position.

On 11 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions and a ground line of communication with guided munitions over several hours of support.

On July 10, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed six ISIS well-heads and four oil storage tanks.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed 39 ISIS oil barrels, 28 oil storage tanks, 16 oil stills, and five oil trucks.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight fighting positions, two mortar systems, an IED, and an ISIS communications tower

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed 28 fighting positions, 11 medium machine guns, an IED, and a VBIED facility; and damaged a fighting position.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a bunker.

Additionally, 10 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 9 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 9, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed 11 fighting positions.

* On July 9, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition welcomes Prime Minister al-Abadi’s announcement of Iraq’s victory in Mosul and we congratulate the Iraqi Security Forces on their remarkable progress against ISIS while making extraordinary efforts to safeguard civilian lives.

While there are still areas of the Old City of Mosul that must be back-cleared of explosive devices and possible ISIS fighters in hiding, the ISF have Mosul now firmly under their control.

“The global Coalition fighting ISIS congratulates Prime Minister al-Abadi and the Iraqi Security Forces on their historic victory against a brutal and evil enemy. Make no mistake; this victory alone does not eliminate ISIS and there is still a tough fight ahead. But the loss of one of its twin capitals and a jewel of their so-called caliphate is a decisive blow,” said Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

Iraqi Militia Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and the global Coalition also deserve a share of the credit for their sacrifices to achieve this hard-won victory.

“Mosul would have been a challenging fight for any army, and the Coalition is proud to stand side-by-side with our Iraqi partners as they celebrate their hard-fought victory. A victory that has cost the lives of many brave Iraqis; soldiers, police and civilians. People of all ethnicities and sects have suffered and sacrificed together, not only for their own country, but to help provide security to the region and the world,” said Townsend.

“However, this victory does not mark the end of this evil ideology and the global threat of ISIS. Now it is time for all Iraqis to unite to ensure ISIS is defeated across the rest of Iraq and that the conditions that led to the rise of ISIS in Iraq are not allowed to return again,” said Townsend.

During its occupation of Mosul, ISIS destroyed many of the city’s religious and cultural treasures, including the al-Nuri Mosque and the Tomb of the Prophet Jonah. It terrorized and brutally murdered thousands of civilians, including scores of women and children. ISIS used mosques, schools and hospitals as bomb-building facilities and fighting positions; but in the end, ISIS was still defeated.

Although ISIS has lost Mosul, the threat remains in other areas of Iraq. The Coalition will stand side-by-side with the Iraqi government and its people until ISIS is defeated and all Iraqis are liberated and security is restored.

A video statement can be found at: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/537189/ltg-townsend-congratulates-iraq-mosul–liberation

On July 9, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil storage tank.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed 30 ISIS oil stills, four oil caches and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 11 strikes [1 British? 1 Australian] engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, a weapons cache, a supply cache, an anti-air artillery system, a tunnel, and an ISIS communications tower.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two vehicles and a staging area.

* Near Fallujah, one strike destroyed an ISIS logistics center.

* Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Mosul, one strike [1 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 11 fighting positions, 10 medium machine guns, a rocket-propelled grenade system, and a supply cache; and damaged a fighting position.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, nine strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 8 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 8, near Raqqah, Syria, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed four fighting positions, an anti-air artillery system, an ISIS radio tower, and communication equipment; and damaged a UAS facility.

* On July 8, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy machine gun, a fighting position, a medium machine gun, and a sniper position.

On 09 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck six Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Sunday 9 July – Typhoons bombed a firing point in Raqqa, and mixed pairs of Tornados and Typhoons helped the Iraqis clear one of the last remaining pockets of Daesh resistance in Mosul, striking four targets, including two snipers…Typhoons hit a further target in Raqqa on Sunday 9 July, whilst two mixed pairs of Tornados and Typhoons assisted the Iraqis as they fought at very close quarters in Mosul; our aircraft dealt with two snipers and two Daesh-held buildings. Prime Minister Abadi visited the city to mark its liberation.

On July 8, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 75 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two ISIS oil separator tanks, two oil tankers and a well-head.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed 11 ISIS oil stills, three oil still tanks, three oil tankers, an oil separator tank, a well-head, and a pump jack.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, two vehicles, a front-end loader, an ISIS communications tower and communications equipment.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed an ISIS fuel point.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a bunker.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British, 1 Australian] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, six IEDs, four medium machine guns, three staging areas, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a VBIED facility; and damaged six fighting positions.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.

Additionally, nine strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 7 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 7, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS media facility.

* On July 7, near Raqqah, Syria, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed five fighting positions, an IED factory, and a VBIED; and damaged 15 fighting positions.

* On July 7, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed four medium machine guns, four fighting positions, four garages, three ISIS-held buildings, two vehicles, and a weapons storage cache; damaged four fighting positions and two garages.

On 08 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck four Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Saturday 8 July – Tornados attacked a position in Raqqa, Typhoons hit four Daesh strongpoints in Mosul…Over the weekend, RAF aircraft provided very close support to Iraqi troops as they fought to clear a cluster of Daesh-held buildings near to the west bank of the Tigris, the last significant pocket of terrorist control in Mosul. On Saturday 8 July, Typhoons conducted attacks with four Paveway IVs, eliminating a light machine-gun position and three other terrorist strongpoints. Tornados meanwhile continued to support the SDF in Raqqa, striking a Daesh position there.

Fin juin, plus de 1000 jours de combat : les avions français poursuivent leur engagement en Irak et en Syrie

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Les Rafale et l’avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Base aérienne Projetée (BAP) en Jordanie viennent de se poser après avoir effectué plusieurs frappes en l’espace de quelques heures en Irak. Récit de cette journée d’engagement.

Les équipages des Rafale et de l’Atlantique 2 de l’opération Chammal s’appuient sur le haut niveau de soutien et d’expertises disponibles sur les bases aériennes au Levant pour préparer leurs missions dans les meilleures conditions.

Deux missions distinctes sont planifiées ce jour. Pour l’Atlantique 2, il s’agit de conduire une mission d’ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance et Renseignement). Au cours de cette mission, il pourra être amené à guider d’autres avions de chasse, notamment les Rafale français, même si ces derniers sont attendus, pour l’heure, en mission de CAS (Close Air support) à Mossoul, en appui des troupes irakiennes engagées dans les combats au sol.

L ’Atlantique 2 (ATL2) s’élance le premier sur la piste et rallie sa zone de travail, des positions supposées de Daech sur les arrières. La zone à surveiller est immense et les 10 heures d’autonomie de l’appareil prévue à cette occasion ne seront pas de trop ! Quelques heures plus tard, les moteurs des deux Rafale de la patrouille légère (ie. 2 avions) brisent le silence du désert jordanien. Les chasseurs prennent aussitôt un cap Nord-Est.

L’Atlantique 2 survole les différents points de contrôle assignés. Un des membres d’équipage identifie un véhicule suspect. Les informations s’échangent entre les 14 membres d’équipage pour suivre le véhicule suspect et l’étudier. Pour cet équipage aguerri, les détails observés indiquent qu’il s’agit d’un VBIED (vehicule borne improvised explosive device). Les éléments sont transmis vers l’état-major qui recoupe l’analyse effectuée par l’équipage français avec les informations transmises par d’autres capteurs alliés et les forces au sol. Le CAOC autorise une frappe d’opportunité après le feu vert de l’autorité française insérée, appelée Red Card Holder. Quelques minutes plus tard, en plein désert, une bombe guidée GBU 12 frappe et détruit le véhicule utilisé par Daech dans une boule de feu qui confirme l’analyse initiale. Le véhicule était bien piégé.

Pendant ce temps, les deux Rafale ravitaillent sur des appareils de la coalition et rejoignent la zone de combat. Ces quelques dizaines de kilomètres carrés à Mossoul seront leur terrain d’opération pour l’après-midi. « L’environnement urbain est très complexe pour les équipages » rapporte l’un des navigateurs.

Une demande d’appui émane alors des troupes au sol. Toutes les informations sont envoyées par le JTAC et remontent ensuite vers le centre opérationnel de la coalition. La demande passe au filtre du ciblage et du contrôle national pour vérifier que la frappe peut être délivrée. La chaîne de commandement et le Red Card Holder valident à nouveau les demandes et suivent en temps réel la situation grâce aux drones placés en orbite. « Pas de dommages » collatéraux est la consigne.

Quatre bombes guidées frappent les points ciblés. Les Rafale, une fois leurs tirs effectués, poursuivent leur mission, prêts à répondre, si nécessaire, à une nouvelle demande d’appui.

Trois heures plus tard, aviateurs et marins ont « débriefé » leur vol et rejoignent leurs compatriotes au mess. Le patron du Génie de l’air vient de terminer, avec son équipe, la réparation d’une dalle abimée du « parking aéro » par 45 degrés. Cet officier de l’armée de terre dînera avec ses collègues de retour de vol ce soir ! Tous auront été « opérationnels ensemble » aujourd’hui.

On July 7, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 76 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three ISIS oil refinement stills, nine oil barrels, and a storage tank

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil refinement stills and two oil barrels.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed two ISIS oil refinement stills, two vehicles, two oil tankers, and a front-end loader.

* Near Raqqah, 18 strikes engaged 16 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 fighting positions, two vehicles, and a tunnel.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike [1 British?] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three vehicles.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British, 2 French, 1 Australian?] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 fighting positions, 10 medium machine guns, two weapon caches, an artillery system, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; damaged 13 fighting positions; and suppressed a mortar system.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 5-6 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 5, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 13 medium machine guns, four rocket-propelled grenade launchers, four IEDs, three fighting positions, a sniper position, an ISIS-held building, a tank, a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons cache; damaged 15 fighting positions; and suppressed a sniper team.

* On July 5, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed a fighting position, a front-end loader, and an UAS launch site; and suppressed 17 fighting positions and a sniper team.

* On July 6, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a medium machine gun, and a command and control node; and damaged two supply routes.

* On July 6, near Raqqah, Syria, eights strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, a recoilless rifle, a weapons cache, and an ISIS-held building.’

Friday 7 July – Typhoons struck two Daesh positions in Raqqa, whilst Tornados destroyed a terrorist-held building and an armed truck north-west of Bayji, and two targets in Mosul…Tornados flew further missions over Mosul on Friday 7 July, delivering two Paveway IV attacks which eliminated a sniper team and another group of terrorists firing on Iraqi troops. Further south in Iraq, a Daesh-held building had been identified in the countryside some 25 miles north-west of Bayji, with an armed truck hidden inside. Tornados demolished the building with a direct hit from a Paveway IV. Two more such weapons were used in attacks by Typhoons on a pair of defensive positions which the SDF had come up against in Raqqa.

On 07 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck six Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.