Thursday 18 May – Tornados and Typhoons attacked three terrorist positions in west Mosul…Both Typhoon and Tornado flights operated over Mosul on Thursday 18 May, and between them conducted three attacks, successfully using Paveway IVs and a Brimstone to target terrorist positions.

On May 17, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 101 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes destroyed seven ISIS well heads, four fighting positions, a front-end loader and a mortar system.

*Near Al Hawl, one strike destroyed a mortar system and a fighting position.

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed four ISIS fuel trucks and a vehicle.

*Near Raqqah, 11 strikes [1 British?] engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed five fighting positions, three mortar systems, three vehicles, two ISIS fuel trucks, and an ISIS headquarters; and damaged an ISIS supply route.

*Near Tabqah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British, 2-3 Australian] engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed eight fighting positions, four medium machine guns, four mortar systems, four VBIEDs, four rocket systems, three vehicles, three rocket-propelled grenade systems, two ISIS-held buildings, two heavy machine guns, two ISIS staging areas, a supply cache, an anti-air artillery system, an ISIS fuel truck, a VBIED facility, and a fighting position; damaged 16 supply routes and four rocket systems; and suppressed two mortar teams and an ISIS tactical unit.

*Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed a tank.

*Near Tal Afar, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a UAS factory, an IED factory, and an ISIS staging area.

Additionally, two strikes were conducted in Syria on May 16th that closed within the last 24 hours.

*Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed four oil processing equipment items.

*Near Raqqah, one strike damaged an ISIS supply route.

On 17 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions, ground lines of communication and a Daesh heavy weapons site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

Wednesday 17 May – Typhoons attacked terrorist mortar teams in Syria, whilst Tornados destroyed a tank in north-west Iraq and a Daesh position in Mosul…Two Typhoons assisted the Syrian Democratic Forces on Wednesday 17 May. Their first attack was on a mortar which a coalition surveillance aircraft had spotted north-west of Raqqa. Having eliminated that threat, the Typhoons then headed to the east of the country, where they bombed two buildings near Al Ulwah which were being used by another Daesh mortar team and their spotters. A Tornado flight meanwhile patrolled over Mosul, where they used a Brimstone missile to strike a terrorist position. Another Tornado flight later struck a Daesh tank loaded on the back of a heavy transport vehicle in north west Iraq, hitting it with a Brimstone.

On May 16, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 87 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.

*Near Al Hawl, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

*Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a storage facility.

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a four oil processing equipment items, two ISIS oil storage tanks, a vehicle and a fighting position.

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

*Near Raqqah, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed five vehicles, two VBIEDs, two mortar systems, and an ISIS storage facility; and damaged an ISIS bridge.

*Near Tabqah, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed three vehicles and two fighting positions.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a bunker and a tactical vehicle.

*Near Ar Rutbah, one strike destroyed a bunker.

*Near Mosul, six strikes [1 Australian] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed 10 fighting positions, three medium machine guns, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, a UAS, an ISIS-held building, an artillery system, a heavy machine gun, a mortar system, a VBIED, a command and control node, a vehicle, and a VBIED facility; damaged 16 ISIS supply routes and a fighting position; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit and a mortar team.

*Near Sinjar, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, an ISIS staging area and an IED cache.

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

Additionally, one strike was conducted in Syria on May 15th that closed within the last 24 hours.

*Near Raqqah, one strike destroyed an ISIS headquarters.

On 16 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On May 15, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 91 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three ISIS well heads.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed four ISIS well heads and three ISIS pump jacks.

* Near Raqqah, eight strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units; destroyed four vehicles, two fighting positions, two VBIEDs, a front-end loader and a supply cache; and damaged an ISIS supply route.

* Near Tabqah, three strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions and a tactical vehicle.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 70 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Hawayjah, one strike destroyed a supply cache and a tunnel.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS staging area and an ISIS storage area.

* Near Bayji, one strike destroyed a tactical vehicle.

* Near Mosul, five strikes [3 British, 1-2 Australian] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine fighting positions, two mortar systems, to medium machine guns, two VBIEDs, two ISIS-held buildings, two VBIED facilities, and a supply cache; damaged 13 ISIS supply routes and nine fighting positions; and suppressed three ISIS tactical units and two mortar teams.’

* Near Sinjar, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle.

On 15 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

Monday 15 May – Tornados and Typhoons provided extensive support to Iraqi forces in Mosul, striking nine targets…

The RAF is continuing to support Iraqi forces in their effort to liberate western Mosul. While the operating environment in the city is very challenging, particularly given the closely-packed buildings, very narrow streets, and the density of the urban population, our aircrew have continued to deliver precision strikes in close support of Iraqi troops on the ground. Daesh’s current tactics, including the illegal use of civilians as human shields, and fighting from sites such as schools, hospitals, religious sites and civilian neighbourhoods, increases the risk to innocent life. While no military operations come without risk, particularly in dense urban environments and against such inhuman Daesh tactics, the RAF continues to take all steps necessary to minimise civilian casualties.

Three flights of Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 and Typhoon FGR4 aircraft operated over western Mosul on Monday 15 May. As well as conducting tactical reconnaissance, our aircraft also provided support to Iraqi troops engaged in very close combat with Daesh extremists. Three Brimstone missiles were used in very precise attacks on terrorist firing points, including a medium machine-gun position, while Paveway IV guided bombs struck another machine-gun team, demolished four Daesh-held buildings, and cratered a road to prevent terrorist movements along it.

On May 14, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 84 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed an ISIS pump jack and an ISIS well head.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three ISIS fuel trucks, two ISIS well heads, and an ISIS pump jack.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed three vehicles, two fighting positions and an artillery system.

* Near Tabqah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 64 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

* Near Mosul, four strikes [1 British, 1-2 Australian] engaged five ISIS tactical units and a sniper; destroyed 12 fighting positions, five vehicles, two mortar systems, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, two heavy machine guns, two anti-air artillery systems, two VBIEDs, and a weapons storage facility; damaged ten ISIS supply routes, a fighting position, and a VBIED facility; and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIS command and control node.

On 14 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and ground lines.

Sunday 14 May – Typhoons and Tornados struck five targets in western Mosul…Both Typhoons and Tornados hit targets in Mosul on Sunday 14 May. The Tornados cratered a further key choke-point on the roads, while the Typhoons delivered attacks on a mortar team, two heavy machine-gun positions and a Daesh-held building.

On May 13, Coalition military forces conducted 36 strikes consisting of 70 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS pump jack and an ISIS vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed three ISIS oil tankers and a command and control node.

* Near Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed five vehicles, four fighting positions, two front-end loaders, an ISIS crane, an artillery system, a mortar system, and an ISIS headquarters.

* Near Tabqah, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a tactical vehicle, an ISIS headquarters and a VBIED factory.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a tactical vehicle.

* Near Mosul, five strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed a mortar system, a VBIED factory, a rocket cache, a command and control node, a medium machine gun; damaged 19 ISIS supply routes, a front-end loader, a fighting position; and suppressed mortar team.

* Near Rawah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three tactical vehicles and two staging areas.

* Near Sinjar, four strikes destroyed four tactical vehicles, two ISIS staging areas and a vehicle.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, four strikes were conducted in Syria on May 12th that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes destroyed an ISIS vehicle and a fighting position and damaged two ISIS bridges and an ISIS supply route.”

Saturday 13 May – Tornados conducted three attacks in Mosul, and destroyed an armed truck near Bulayj…Similar operations continued on Saturday 13 May. Tornados cut yet another part of the road network, and struck two sniper positions in Mosul, before one pair headed west to Bulayj to destroy an armed truck.

Friday 12 May – Tornados hit four targets in Mosul…Friday 12 May saw Tornados cut three more key routes in Mosul, as well as conducting a Brimstone attack on a Daesh position in the city.

On May 12, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 80 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.
* Near Al Hawl, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and a VBIED.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 16 ISIS oil tankers, two ISIS oil processing equipment, two fighting positions, and a vehicle.
* Near Raqqah, five strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a front-end loader, an ISIS crane, and a house-born improvised explosive device.
* Near Tabqah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a vehicle.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 61 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, six strikes [1-2 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, five mortar systems, a tactical vehicle, an HBIED, a recoilless rifle, a medium machine gun, a command and control node, a weapons cache; damaged 27 ISIS supply routes and a fighting position; and suppressed eight mortar teams an artillery system.
* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a weapons cache.

Additionally, six strikes were conducted in Syria on May 11th that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Al Hawl, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three fighting positions.
* Near Raqqah, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed two VBIEDs, a fighting position, a weapons cache, a vehicle; and damaged two ISIS supply routes and a bridge.”

On 12 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and Daesh heavy weapon sites with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.