Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike Daesh targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ongoing operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by CJTF-OIR efforts, demonstrate that much work remains to defeat Daesh here. The Coalition and our partners continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove the terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. This will prevent the terrorist group’s ability to resurge and resume its capacity to threaten and destabilize the international community.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between March 23 and March 29, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

On March 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a Daesh-held building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on March 29, 2018.

On March 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.

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

On March 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.

On March 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed a Daesh tunnel system.

On March 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.

On March 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Qayyarah, one strike destroyed three Daesh tunnels.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on March 25, 2018.

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

• Near Qayyarah, one strikes engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh watercraft.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on March 24, 2018.

On March 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.

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

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed a Daesh vehicle.

Military Strikes Continue Against Daesh Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike Daesh targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ongoing operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by CJTF-OIR efforts, demonstrate that much work remains to defeat Daesh here. The Coalition and our partners continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove the terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. This will prevent the terrorist group’s ability to resurge and resume its capacity to threaten and destabilize the international community.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between March 16 and March 22, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 19 engagements in Syria and Iraq.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a Daesh-held building.

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

• Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed a Daesh tunnel.

On March 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.

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

On March 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a Daesh staging area and a weapons cache.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on March 20, 2018.

On March 19 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 a VBIED factory.

On March 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hawijah, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh cave.

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

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria or Iraq on March 18, 2018.

On March 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh-held building and a weapons cache.

On March 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hawijah, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh facility.

• Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed a Daesh underground storage facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria or Iraq on March 16, 2018.

Additionally, we received late reporting of two strikes consisting of three engagements conducted in the vicinity of Makhmour, Iraq on March 11, 2018 engaging an ISIS tactical unit and destroying a tunnel network.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, les opérations se poursuivent. Les objectifs demeurent inchangés : défaire les dernières poches terroristes en Syrie et renforcer la sécurisation du territoire irakien.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

En Syrie, appuyées par la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes poursuivent leur effort pour réduire les dernières poches de Daech présentes sur les rives orientales de l’Euphrate.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent. Dans le désert de l’Anbar, l’armée irakienne vient de terminer une opération interarmées d’envergure au cours de laquelle des caches d’armes ont été découvertes et plusieurs terroristes de Daech mis hors de combat.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

En Irak, le rythme des actions de formation se maintient à un niveau élevé. Les Task Force Monsabert et Narvik y participent activement et directement afin d’amener l’armée irakienne vers toujours plus d’autonomie.

La TF Monsabert accompagne la 6e division irakienne

La semaine dernière, la TF Monsabert conduit actuellement plusieurs formations au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes. Ces formations balayent un large spectre de savoir-faire : combat, lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, secourisme au combat et topographie.

La TF Narvik engagée dans plusieurs stages au profit de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service

Le 21 mars, la TF Narvik a été endeuillée par la mort accidentelle du légionnaire Bogusz Pochylski.

La Task Force est actuellement engagée dans cinq stages distincts au profit d’une quarantaine de stagiaires chacun, soit environ 200 soldats de l’ICTS. Ces stages concernent la lutte contre les IED, le tir de combat, le déplacement tactique en véhicule, le secourisme de combat et le tir de précision.

La Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation

La TF Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées par les forces de sécurité irakiennes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, trois missions de tirs ont été réalisées (2 missions d’éclairement et une d’interdiction – bilan du 14 février au 20 mars).

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1635 missions de tirs.

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

L’activité des forces aériennes françaises engagées dans l’opération Chammal se concentre sur l’appui aux forces démocratiques syriennes engagées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate pour réduire les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie.

26 sorties aériennes ont été réalisées dans la semaine écoulée (bilan du 14 au 20 mars). Une frappe a été réalisée dans la région d’Abou Kamal en Syrie.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7896 sorties / 1447 frappes / 2237 objectifs neutralisés.