Military Reports

Military Reports

CJTF–OIR for February 26, 2015 – February 27, 2015
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Annotated

Report Date

February 27, 2015

On Feb. 26, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 20 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 26, and 8 a.m., Feb. 27, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.
* Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike struck a crude oil collection point.
* Near Kobani, 13 airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, eight ISIL tactical units, three ISIL fighting positions and destroyed 21 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL staging areas, two ISIL tanks and three ISIL vehicles.
* Near Tal Harris, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL checkpoint.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL building.
* Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike stuck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL armored vehicle.
* Near Rawah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.

Report Date

February 27, 2015

Report Summary

  • 31 total strikes
  • 20 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 31 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (1439 – 1449)
  • 20 in Syria (1155 – 1174)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Feb. 26, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct 20 airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 26, and 8 a.m., Feb. 27, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

February 26, 2014
Syria: 20 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.
Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike struck a crude oil collection point.
Near Kobani, 13 airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, eight ISIL tactical units, three ISIL fighting positions and destroyed 21 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL staging areas, two ISIL tanks and three ISIL vehicles.
Near Tal Harris, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL checkpoint.

Iraq

Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL building.
Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, an airstrike stuck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL armored vehicle.
Near Rawah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.

UK MoD for February 26, 2015 – February 27, 2015
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Report Date

February 27, 2015

On the afternoon of Thursday 26 February, an RAF Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi soldiers engaged in close combat with ISIL in the west of the country. The Reaper used Hellfire missiles to attack a group of terrorists and a heavy machine-gun position.
The aircraft then supported coalition fast jets striking additional terrorist positions nearby.
A second Reaper also ensured that Iraqi soldiers received air support into the night, identifying two more ISIL positions, which were struck by coalition jets. The Reaper then spotted another terrorist position, firing on the Iraqi troops, and intervened with a successful Hellfire strike.
Shortly afterwards, in the early hours of Friday morning, an RAF Tornado GR4 patrol conducted reconnaissance to the north-west of Haditha. An ISIL armoured personnel carrier was located, and destroyed with a Brimstone missile.

Report Date

February 27, 2015

On the afternoon of Thursday 26 February, an RAF Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi soldiers engaged in close combat with ISIL in the west of the country. The Reaper used Hellfire missiles to attack a group of terrorists and a heavy machine-gun position.

The aircraft then supported coalition fast jets striking additional terrorist positions nearby.

A second Reaper also ensured that Iraqi soldiers received air support into the night, identifying two more ISIL positions, which were struck by coalition jets. The Reaper then spotted another terrorist position, firing on the Iraqi troops, and intervened with a successful Hellfire strike.

Shortly afterwards, in the early hours of Friday morning, an RAF Tornado GR4 patrol conducted reconnaissance to the north-west of Haditha. An ISIL armoured personnel carrier was located, and destroyed with a Brimstone missile.

Incident Code

CS059

Incident date

February 26, 2015

Location

تل تمر, Tal Tamr, Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.5514827, 40.4005694 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A woman from the town of al-Hussainiyah- said to be the mother of four children – was reported killed in a coalition airstrike on the nearby town of al-Tamr in al Hasakah, according to sources.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Adult female killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 woman)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    US-led Coalition

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention Al Hussainiyah village (الحسينية), Al Hassakah governorate, Syria, for which the coordinates are: 36.5514827, 40.4005694. The first reports of the incident were published on the 27th of February, 2015

  • Al Hussainiyah village ( الحسينية )

    Imagery:
    © 2018 Google

US-led Coalition Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition
  • US-led Coalition position on incident
    Non credible / Unsubstantiated
    Insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.
  • Reason for non-credible assessment
    No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
  • Civilian deaths conceded
    None
  • Civilian injuries conceded
    None
  • Stated location
    near al-Hussainiyah, al-Hassakah, Syria
    Nearest population center

Civilian casualty statements

US-led Coalition
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

Original strike reports

US-led Coalition

The coalition has confirmed airstrikes in Al Hassakah governorate for both February 25th-26th and February 26th-27th 2015. It notes respectively that “Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units” and that “Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL VBIED.”

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 woman)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    US-led Coalition

Sources (5) [ collapse]

CJTF–OIR for February 25, 2015 – February 26, 2015
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Annotated

Report Date

February 26, 2015

On Feb. 25, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack and fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 25, and 8 a.m., Feb. 26, local time.The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units.
* Near Kobani, an airstrike destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL buildings, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL boat and an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Al Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL training camp.
* Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL excavators.
* Near Mosul, an airstrike struck two ISIL excavators.

Report Date

February 26, 2015

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 5 in Syria
  • 9 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (1430 – 1438)
  • 5 in Syria (1150 – 1154)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Feb. 25, U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using attack and fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq, using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 25, and 8 a.m., Feb. 26, local time.The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

February 25, 2014
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units.
Near Kobani, an airstrike destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Asad, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL buildings, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL boat and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Al Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL training camp.
Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL excavators.
Near Mosul, an airstrike struck two ISIL excavators.

UK MoD for February 25, 2015 – February 26, 2015
Original
Annotated

Report Date

February 26, 2015

RAF Reapers have also been providing close air support to the Iraqi troops in the area, and on Wednesday 25 February, a Reaper used Hellfire missiles to engage two more ISIL positions which were firing on Iraqi soldiers.

Report Date

February 26, 2015

RAF Reapers have also been providing close air support to the Iraqi troops in the area, and on Wednesday 25 February, a Reaper used Hellfire missiles to engage two more ISIL positions which were firing on Iraqi soldiers.

CJTF–OIR for February 24, 2015 – February 25, 2015
Original
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Report Date

February 25, 2015

On Feb. 24, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct nine airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes in Iraq, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 24, and 8 a.m., Feb. 25, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
* Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL vehicle.
* Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, an ISIL fighting position and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
* Near Al Asad, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
* Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL large tactical unit, multiple ISIL checkpoints, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 11 ISIL buildings, two ISIL armored vehicles and seven ISIL vehicles.
* Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.

Report Date

February 25, 2015

Report Summary

  • 15 total strikes
  • 9 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 15 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (1424 – 1429)
  • 9 in Syria (1141 – 1149)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, France, Canada

On Feb. 24, U.S. and Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria, using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct nine airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes in Iraq, using fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. All strikes took place between 8 a.m., Feb. 24, and 8 a.m., Feb. 25, local time. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

February 24, 2014
Syria: 9 strikes
Iraq: 6 strikes
Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, an ISIL fighting position and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Asad, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL large tactical unit, multiple ISIL checkpoints, an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 11 ISIL buildings, two ISIL armored vehicles and seven ISIL vehicles.
Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.

French MoD for February 24, 2015 – February 25, 2015
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Annotated

Report Date

February 25, 2015

Dans la matinée du 25 février 2015, deux avions Rafale Marine ont décollé depuis le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, pour leur première mission de frappe au-dessus de l’Irak. Le groupe aéronaval, engagé depuis le 23 février dans l’opération Chammal, est déployé à partir du golfe arabo-persique où il vient renforcer les composantes françaises déjà engagées dans la coalition depuis plus de cinq mois.

Report Date

February 25, 2015

Dans la matinée du 25 février 2015, deux avions Rafale Marine ont décollé depuis le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, pour leur première mission de frappe au-dessus de l’Irak. Le groupe aéronaval, engagé depuis le 23 février dans l’opération Chammal, est déployé à partir du golfe arabo-persique où il vient renforcer les composantes françaises déjà engagées dans la coalition depuis plus de cinq mois.

UK MoD for February 24, 2015 – February 25, 2015
Original
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Report Date

February 25, 2015

On Tuesday 24 February, Tornado GR4s, based at RAF Akrotiri, provided close air support to Iraqi ground forces engaged in close combat with ISIL in Anbar province. A large building being used as a stronghold by the terrorist organisation was identified and a precision attack was conducted with a Paveway IV bomb which demolished the building without endangering friendly forces.

Report Date

February 25, 2015

On Tuesday 24 February, Tornado GR4s, based at RAF Akrotiri, provided close air support to Iraqi ground forces engaged in close combat with ISIL in Anbar province. A large building being used as a stronghold by the terrorist organisation was identified and a precision attack was conducted with a Paveway IV bomb which demolished the building without endangering friendly forces.