Dans la soirée du 23 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a participé à un raid aérien mené par la coalition contre un complexe logistique de Daech au sud de Moussoul, dans la région de Kirkouk.

Aux environs de 20h30 (heure de Paris), une patrouille de Rafale, armés chacun de 6 bombes AASM(1) et équipés de pod Damocles, a délivré douze AASM sur l’objectif. Ce raid aérien auquel participaient nos alliés a permis de détruire un complexe de Daech servant à la fois d’usine de fabrication de bombes artisanales et de centre de recrutement, de formation et d’entraînement des terroristes. Cette action a été complétée par des frappes simultanées de nos alliés sur deux autres sites stratégiques de Daech, portant un coup dur à leur logistique.

October 24th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Thursday and today using bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve airstrikes Thursday and today using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani struck three ISIL units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

In Iraq, three airstrikes southeast and west of the Mosul Dam destroyed two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar position.

Three airstrikes south of the Bayji Oil Refinery struck two small units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Two strikes near Bayji struck an ISIL training camp.

Three airstrikes near Fallujah struck two small ISIL units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles.

Finally, one airstrike near Zumar destroyed five ISIL buildings.

All aircraft departed the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group’s ability to project power and conduct operations. Among the coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq are the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain.

October 23rd 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Wednesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted nine airstrikes Wednesday and today using fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL command and control center.

East of Dawr Az Zawr, two airstrikes destroyed ISIL oil holding tanks.

In Iraq, four airstrikes south of the Mosul Dam struck four small ISIL units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

South of Bayji, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Three airstrikes south of Fallujah destroyed an ISIL building and struck a large ISIL unit [1 strike by France.]

Finally, near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL training facility.

Les 22 et 23 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a poursuivi l’appui des opérations terrestres conduites par l’armée irakienne dans l’ouest de Bagdad et dans la région du Mont Sinjar au nord de l’Irak.

Le 22 octobre, lors d’une mission de reconnaissance armée, le centre opérationnel aérien d’Al Udeid (CAOC) a orienté une patrouille de Rafale, qui était alors en vol dans la région de Falloujah, sur une cible d’opportunité. L’objectif, identifié et confirmé par les équipages, était des combattants de Daech en train de monter à l’assaut de position des forces armées irakiennes. Vers 14h00, ouvrant le feu au cours d’une passe canon, les Rafale ont neutralisé le volume d’un groupe avec des obus de 30mm.

October 22nd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Tuesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve airstrikes Tuesday and today using fighter, bomber, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building, and an ISIL logistical center.

In Iraq, twelve airstrikes took place in the vicinity of Mosul Dam destroying a large ISIL unit, an ISIL mortar launching position, three ISIL vehicles, and multiple ISIL fighting positions. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

Le 21 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a appuyé une opération terrestre conduite par l’armée irakienne dans la région de Mossoul.

Les avions français, en contact permanent avec le centre opérationnel aérien (CAOC), ont porté durant près de trois heures leur effort sur la région de Mossoul, où l’armée irakienne est engagée contre les terroristes du groupe autoproclamé Daech.

Au cours de ce vol, une cible d’opportunité s’est dévoilée. Après sa prise en compte par les Rafale, elle a été détruite vers 14h (heure de Paris) par un tir de GBU 12. Il s’agissait d’un véhicule 4×4 militaire blindé de type Humvee, utilisé par des terroristes.

October 21st 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Monday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and attack aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building, and a large ISIL unit.

In Iraq, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position south of the Bayji oil refinery.

Another airstrike southeast of Mosul Dam destroyed one ISIL fighting position and an airstrike north of Fallujah suppressed an ISIL attack.

All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

Editor’s Note: Beginning with this news release, out of respect for participating nations, U.S. Central Command will defer to partner nations to publicly comment on their airstrikes against ISIL in Syria and Iraq. To date, nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq have included the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. Nations conducting airstrikes in Syria have included the U.S., Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain.

October 20th 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Sunday and today using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, in coordination with Iraqi ground forces, U.S. military forces conducted six airstrikes using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting and mortar positions, an ISIL vehicle, and one stray resupply bundle from a U.S. airdrop of Kurdish supplies that occurred earlier today (Syria time), which prevented these supplies from falling into enemy hands. All other resupply bundles were successfully delivered. To conduct these airstrikes, the U.S. employed U.S. attack, bomber and fighter aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

In Iraq, two airstrikes took place southeast of Fallujah and struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed three ISIL vehicles.

Three airstrikes south of Bayji Oil Refinery struck a small ISIL unit, destroyed an ISIL building and three ISIL vehicles, and damaged another ISIL building.

One additional airstrike also south of Bayji destroyed four ISIL boats and damaged at least four more.

To conduct these airstrikes, the U.S. employed U.S. bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. In addition, the Republic of France and the United Kingdom participated in these strikes.