Military Reports

Military Reports

CENTCOM for September 6, 2014 – September 7, 2014
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September 7, 2014

Sept 7th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Sunday in support of Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha Dam. The strikes destroyed four ISIL Humvees, four ISIL armed vehicles, two which were carrying antiaircraft artillery; one ISIL fighting position, one ISIL command post, and one ISIL defensive fighting position. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

Report Date

September 7, 2014

Sept 7th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Sunday in support of Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha Dam. The strikes destroyed four ISIL Humvees, four ISIL armed vehicles, two which were carrying antiaircraft artillery; one ISIL fighting position, one ISIL command post, and one ISIL defensive fighting position. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

CENTCOM for September 6, 2014 – September 7, 2014
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September 7, 2014

Sept 7th – TAMPA, Fla. – At the request of the government of Iraq, U.S. military forces attacked ISIL terrorists near Haditha in Anbar province in support of Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha dam.

A mix of fighter and bomber aircraft conducted four airstrikes Saturday. In total, the strikes destroyed five ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armed vehicle, an ISIL checkpoint and also damaged an ISIL bunker. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

Additionally, an attack aircraft conducted one airstrike against ISIL near Mosul Dam on Saturday in support of Iraqi security forces protecting Mosul Dam. The strike damaged an ISIL Humvee. The aircraft exited the strike area safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 138 airstrikes across Iraq.

Report Date

September 7, 2014

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (139 – 143)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept 7th – TAMPA, Fla. – At the request of the government of Iraq, U.S. military forces attacked ISIL terrorists near Haditha in Anbar province in support of Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha dam.

A mix of fighter and bomber aircraft conducted four airstrikes Saturday. In total, the strikes destroyed five ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armed vehicle, an ISIL checkpoint and also damaged an ISIL bunker. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

Additionally, an attack aircraft conducted one airstrike against ISIL near Mosul Dam on Saturday in support of Iraqi security forces protecting Mosul Dam. The strike damaged an ISIL Humvee. The aircraft exited the strike area safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 138 airstrikes across Iraq.

CENTCOM for September 5, 2014 – September 6, 2014
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September 6, 2014

Sept 6th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Friday and Saturday in support of Defense of Irbil operations.

The strikes destroyed four ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armored personnel carrier, and two ISIL trucks, one of which carried a mounted machine gun; one ISIL Humvee and one ISIL truck were also damaged in the strikes. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 133 airstrikes across Iraq.

Report Date

September 6, 2014

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq (132 – 133)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept 6th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Friday and Saturday in support of Defense of Irbil operations.

The strikes destroyed four ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armored personnel carrier, and two ISIL trucks, one of which carried a mounted machine gun; one ISIL Humvee and one ISIL truck were also damaged in the strikes. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 133 airstrikes across Iraq.

CENTCOM for September 4, 2014 – September 5, 2014
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September 5, 2014

Sept 5th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of fighter, attack, bomber and unmanned aircraft to conduct four airstrikes Thursday and Friday in support of Mosul Dam and defense of Irbil operations.

In total, the strikes destroyed an ISIL observation post, one ISIL Humvee, one ISIL armed vehicle, one ISIL truck, and three ISIL mortar positions. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 131 airstrikes across Iraq.

Report Date

September 5, 2014

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 4 in Iraq (128 – 131)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept 5th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of fighter, attack, bomber and unmanned aircraft to conduct four airstrikes Thursday and Friday in support of Mosul Dam and defense of Irbil operations.

In total, the strikes destroyed an ISIL observation post, one ISIL Humvee, one ISIL armed vehicle, one ISIL truck, and three ISIL mortar positions. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 131 airstrikes across Iraq.

  • Pentagon Spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby briefs the media on efforts to defeat ISIL September 2014 (DoD/ Glenn Fawcett)
    Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby briefs members of the media on the effort to defeat the ISIL terrorist network in Iraq and other topics Sept. 12, 2014, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)

CENTCOM for September 3, 2014 – September 4, 2014
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September 4, 2014

Sept 4th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter aircraft to conduct three airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday, in support of Mosul Dam operations. The strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and an ISIL observation post. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 127 airstrikes across Iraq.

Report Date

September 4, 2014

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (125 – 127)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept 4th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter aircraft to conduct three airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday, in support of Mosul Dam operations. The strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and an ISIL observation post. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

The strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 127 airstrikes across Iraq.

CENTCOM for September 2, 2014 – September 3, 2014
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September 3, 2014

Sept. 2nd/3rd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct one airstrike Monday, near the Mosul Dam.

The strike destroyed or damaged 16 ISIL armed vehicles, near the Mosul Dam. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

The strike was conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 124 airstrikes across Iraq.

Report Date

September 3, 2014

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Iraq (124)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept. 2nd/3rd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct one airstrike Monday, near the Mosul Dam.

The strike destroyed or damaged 16 ISIL armed vehicles, near the Mosul Dam. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

The strike was conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 124 airstrikes across Iraq.

CENTCOM for September 1, 2014 – September 2, 2014
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September 2, 2014

U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct three airstrikes Sunday and Monday near the Mosul Dam. The strikes destroyed three ISIL trucks, severely damaged another, destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle, and destroyed a mortar position near the Mosul Dam. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

Running summary:
* Defense of Erbil: 24
* Support of Sinjar: 13
* Support of Mosul Dam: 82
* Support of Amirli: 4
* Total: 123

Report Date

September 2, 2014

Report Summary

  • 3 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (121 – 123)

Confirmed Actions

US

U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct three airstrikes Sunday and Monday near the Mosul Dam. The strikes destroyed three ISIL trucks, severely damaged another, destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle, and destroyed a mortar position near the Mosul Dam. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

Running summary:

Defense of Erbil: 24

Support of Sinjar: 13

Support of Mosul Dam: 82

Support of Amirli: 4

Total: 123

CENTCOM for August 31, 2014 – September 1, 2014
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September 1, 2014

Sept 1st – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Sunday, one near the Mosul Dam and the other near Amirli.

The strike near Amirli damaged an ISIL tank and the strike near Mosul Dam destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.

Report Date

September 1, 2014

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq (119 – 120)

Confirmed Actions

US

Sept 1st – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Sunday, one near the Mosul Dam and the other near Amirli.

The strike near Amirli damaged an ISIL tank and the strike near Mosul Dam destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle. All aircraft exited the strike area safely.