Military Reports

Military Reports

CJTF–OIR for August 4, 2016 – August 5, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

August 5, 2016

On Aug. 4, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four strikes using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed 14 ISIL oil tankers.

* Near Manbij, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL command and control node.

Iraq

* Near Al Qaim, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL ammunition cache.

* Near Qayyarah, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 12 ISIL oil tankers, an ISIL staging facility, and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Sinjar, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Tal Afar, two strikes struck an ISIL headquarters and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device factory.

* Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL mortar system, and an ISIL command and control node.

Report Date

August 5, 2016

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 4 in Syria
  • 10 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 10 in Iraq (9490 – 9499)
  • 4 in Syria (4769 – 4772)

Confirmed Actions

US

On Aug. 4, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four strikes using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 4, 2016
Syria: 4 strikes
Iraq: 10 strikes
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed 14 ISIL oil tankers.
Near Manbij, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL command and control node.

Iraq

Near Al Qaim, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL ammunition cache.
Near Qayyarah, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 12 ISIL oil tankers, an ISIL staging facility, and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Near Sinjar, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar system.
Near Tal Afar, two strikes struck an ISIL headquarters and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device factory.
Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL mortar system, and an ISIL command and control node.

French MoD for August 4, 2016 – August 5, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 5, 2016

Notes

From 27 July to 2 August 2016, France reports eight strikes in Iraq, destroying 13 targets: seven ground support strikes focused around Mosul and one planned strike was conducted on 31 July: In the region of Mosul, four Mirage 2000D joined other Coalition partners in destroying a Daesh command center. Additionally, on 30 July, a C135 tanker joined the French air base and two days after its arrival, the crew mobilized in the Iraqi skies.

Point sur les opérations au 04 août 2016

Mise à jour : 04/08/2016 17:48

Point sur les opérations au 04 août 2016

Chammal : point de situation au levant

Cette semaine, dans la vallée du Tigre, en Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont poursuivi la valorisation de leurs positions dans le secteur de Qayyarah, malgré des actions de harcèlement menées par Daech. Le groupe terroriste confirme sa logique de repli défensif autour des villes de Mossoul et d’Alq Qaim, ainsi que sur les axes y conduisant.

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes poursuivent leur progression dans la ville de Manbij. Leur avancée est prudente en raison du piégeage systématique du terrain. Par ailleurs, elles ont mis en échec une tentative de contre-offensive de Daech qui cherchait à défaire l’encerclement de la ville.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

La force Chammal poursuit la campagne aérienne, ainsi que les missions de formation et de conseil.

Du 27 juillet au 02 aout 2016, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech, en réalisant 39 sorties, dont 32 de bombardement, 6 de recueil de renseignement et 1 de ravitaillement en vol.

Elles ont permis la réalisation de 8 frappes, aboutissant à la destruction de 13 objectifs de Daech.

7 frappes d’appui au sol ont été réalisées en Irak au cours de la semaine notamment à Mossoul.

1 frappe planifiée a été conduite en Irak le 31 juillet. Dans la région de Mossoul, 4 Mirage 2000D ont mené un raid auquel étaient associés des avions de la coalition. Un centre de commandement de Daech a été détruit.

Le 30 juillet 2016, un ravitailleur C135 a rejoint la base aérienne 104 pour être engagé au sein de l’opération Chammal. Un engagement récurrent puisque le C135 complète régulièrement le dispositif aérien mis en œuvre par la France dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daech, en Irak et en Syrie. Deux jours après leur arrivée, les équipages du ravitailleur français étaient déjà mobilisés dans le ciel irakien.

Report Date

August 5, 2016

Notes

From 27 July to 2 August 2016, France reports eight strikes in Iraq, destroying 13 targets: seven ground support strikes focused around Mosul and one planned strike was conducted on 31 July: In the region of Mosul, four Mirage 2000D joined other Coalition partners in destroying a Daesh command center. Additionally, on 30 July, a C135 tanker joined the French air base and two days after its arrival, the crew mobilized in the Iraqi skies.

Point sur les opérations au 04 août 2016

Mise à jour : 04/08/2016 17:48

Point sur les opérations au 04 août 2016

Chammal : point de situation au levant

Cette semaine, dans la vallée du Tigre, en Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont poursuivi la valorisation de leurs positions dans le secteur de Qayyarah, malgré des actions de harcèlement menées par Daech. Le groupe terroriste confirme sa logique de repli défensif autour des villes de Mossoul et d’Alq Qaim, ainsi que sur les axes y conduisant.

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes poursuivent leur progression dans la ville de Manbij. Leur avancée est prudente en raison du piégeage systématique du terrain. Par ailleurs, elles ont mis en échec une tentative de contre-offensive de Daech qui cherchait à défaire l’encerclement de la ville.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

La force Chammal poursuit la campagne aérienne, ainsi que les missions de formation et de conseil.

Du 27 juillet au 02 aout 2016, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech, en réalisant 39 sorties, dont 32 de bombardement, 6 de recueil de renseignement et 1 de ravitaillement en vol.

Elles ont permis la réalisation de 8 frappes, aboutissant à la destruction de 13 objectifs de Daech.

7 frappes d’appui au sol ont été réalisées en Irak au cours de la semaine notamment à Mossoul.

1 frappe planifiée a été conduite en Irak le 31 juillet. Dans la région de Mossoul, 4 Mirage 2000D ont mené un raid auquel étaient associés des avions de la coalition. Un centre de commandement de Daech a été détruit.

Le 30 juillet 2016, un ravitailleur C135 a rejoint la base aérienne 104 pour être engagé au sein de l’opération Chammal. Un engagement récurrent puisque le C135 complète régulièrement le dispositif aérien mis en œuvre par la France dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daech, en Irak et en Syrie. Deux jours après leur arrivée, les équipages du ravitailleur français étaient déjà mobilisés dans le ciel irakien.’



Video of France

Danish MoD for August 4, 2016 – August 5, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 5, 2016

Notes

In the past week, since 27 July, Danish F-16s have flown 12 missions and reports dropping 22 precision munitions. They attacked targets in Syria, specifically in the Syrian province of Al Raqqah, and have participated in operations over the Iraqi provinces of Al Anbar, Ninawa, Dahuk, Erbil and Salah Ad Din. The missions have included attacks on Daesh command, control and weapons facilities, combat positions and buildings. Finally, the F-16s also conducted surveillance and gathered intelligence.

Mission update nr.7

Opdatering fra de danske styrker indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve

04-08-2016 – kl. 19:58

Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando

Kampflybidraget

I den forgangne uge har de danske F-16 kampfly angrebet mål i Syrien, nærmere bestemt i den syriske provins Al Raqqah, og har deltaget i operationer over de irakiske provinser Al Anbar, Ninawa, Dahuk, Erbil og Salah Ad Din. Missionerne har omfattet angreb på kommando- og kontrolfaciliteter, våbenlagre, kampstillinger og fjender i bygninger. Endelig har F-16 flyene også udført overvågningsopgaver og indsamlet efterretninger.

Til og med onsdag den 3. august kl. 12.00 er følgende gældende:

Antal fløjne missioner siden 27. juli: 12

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber siden 27. juli: 22

Antal fløjne missioner i alt: 67

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber i alt: 93

Radarbidraget

TPS77-radaren i Irak kører som planlagt, og bidraget leverer vigtig information til koalitionens luftovervågningsbillede. Operatørbidraget har forsat et godt samarbejde med koalitionen og løfter en væsentlig del af den operative opgave.

Træningsbidraget

Mere end 100 danske soldater er for nylig ankommet til Al Asad Airbase. Her er de nu i gang med at overtage træningsopgaven fra soldaterne på Hold 3, som inden længe vil returnere til Danmark efter seks måneders tjeneste i Irak. Overdragelsen af opgaven foregår i god ro og orden, og det er forventningen, at Hold 4 inden længe for alvor kan fortsætte træningen af de irakiske sikkerhedsstyrker.

Transportflybidraget

Den seneste uge har budt på meget forskellige opgaver for C-130 bidraget. Missionerne har omfattet støtte til træningen af koalitionens specialstyrker, der står i beredskab til hurtig indsættelse, og flytning af personel og gods for koalitionen i både Irak og Tyrkiet i den forsatte opbygning af specialoperationsbidragene. Desuden har de danske C-130 gennemført udskiftning af dansk personel ved træningsbidraget i Irak.

C-130 bidraget har endnu engang vist sig at være en meget fleksibel kapacitet, som er værdsat og høster stor anerkendelse hos Danmarks koalitionspartnere. I denne uge overdrager hold 1 opgaven i Kuwait til det næste hold, som vil være udsendt i de næste to måneder.

Report Date

August 5, 2016

Notes

In the past week, since 27 July, Danish F-16s have flown 12 missions and reports dropping 22 precision munitions. They attacked targets in Syria, specifically in the Syrian province of Al Raqqah, and have participated in operations over the Iraqi provinces of Al Anbar, Ninawa, Dahuk, Erbil and Salah Ad Din. The missions have included attacks on Daesh command, control and weapons facilities, combat positions and buildings. Finally, the F-16s also conducted surveillance and gathered intelligence.

Mission update nr.7

Opdatering fra de danske styrker indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve

04-08-2016 – kl. 19:58

Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando

Kampflybidraget

I den forgangne uge har de danske F-16 kampfly angrebet mål i Syrien, nærmere bestemt i den syriske provins Al Raqqah, og har deltaget i operationer over de irakiske provinser Al Anbar, Ninawa, Dahuk, Erbil og Salah Ad Din. Missionerne har omfattet angreb på kommando- og kontrolfaciliteter, våbenlagre, kampstillinger og fjender i bygninger. Endelig har F-16 flyene også udført overvågningsopgaver og indsamlet efterretninger.

Til og med onsdag den 3. august kl. 12.00 er følgende gældende:

Antal fløjne missioner siden 27. juli: 12

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber siden 27. juli: 22

Antal fløjne missioner i alt: 67

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber i alt: 93

Radarbidraget

TPS77-radaren i Irak kører som planlagt, og bidraget leverer vigtig information til koalitionens luftovervågningsbillede. Operatørbidraget har forsat et godt samarbejde med koalitionen og løfter en væsentlig del af den operative opgave.

Træningsbidraget

Mere end 100 danske soldater er for nylig ankommet til Al Asad Airbase. Her er de nu i gang med at overtage træningsopgaven fra soldaterne på Hold 3, som inden længe vil returnere til Danmark efter seks måneders tjeneste i Irak. Overdragelsen af opgaven foregår i god ro og orden, og det er forventningen, at Hold 4 inden længe for alvor kan fortsætte træningen af de irakiske sikkerhedsstyrker.

Transportflybidraget

Den seneste uge har budt på meget forskellige opgaver for C-130 bidraget. Missionerne har omfattet støtte til træningen af koalitionens specialstyrker, der står i beredskab til hurtig indsættelse, og flytning af personel og gods for koalitionen i både Irak og Tyrkiet i den forsatte opbygning af specialoperationsbidragene. Desuden har de danske C-130 gennemført udskiftning af dansk personel ved træningsbidraget i Irak.

C-130 bidraget har endnu engang vist sig at være en meget fleksibel kapacitet, som er værdsat og høster stor anerkendelse hos Danmarks koalitionspartnere. I denne uge overdrager hold 1 opgaven i Kuwait til det næste hold, som vil være udsendt i de næste to måneder.

Incident date

August 4, 2016

Incident Code

RS1097

LOCATION

حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria

One adult male died in an airstrike on Heesh, Idlib, according to local media. According to Amagharib Today, he died on August 5th from injures he sustained in the attack. Only one source, the Violations Documentation Center, blamed Russia for his death. Other sources didn’t apportion blame and there are no other details present at

Summary

First published
August 4, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

August 4, 2016

Incident Code

RS1095

LOCATION

كفر ناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria

Up to four civilians died, including a woman and two children, in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafr Naha. According to Ara News, the warplanes launched strikes on the neighbourhood, “in an attempt to prevent the arrival of a new military Maazrat Army conquest of the region”. LCCSY reported that rockets were fired over the

Summary

First published
August 4, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
4–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

August 4, 2016

Incident Code

RS1096

LOCATION

معرة الأتارب, Maarat al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria

Between four and six civilians including two children died and as many as 30 more were wounded in an alleged Russian or Syrian Regime airstrike on the two camps for displaced person near the town of Maarat al Atareb. Halab News Network reported there were no less than eight raids, with the use of cluster

Summary

First published
August 4, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 6
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
10–30
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for August 3, 2016 – August 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2016

On Aug. 3, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Near At Tanf, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Manbij, five strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions, and an ISIL command and control node.

Iraq

* Near Near Al Baghdadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL storage facility, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Albu Hayat, one strike destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Bayji, one strike destroyed two ISIL vehicles.

* Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device facility.

* Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed two ISIL VBIEDs and two ISIL fighting positions.

* Near Sinjar, two strikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions and suppressed ISIL mortar position.

* Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL assembly areas, three ISIL supply caches, two ISIL tunnel entrances, and an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Report Summary

  • 17 total strikes
  • 6 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 17 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (9479 – 9489)
  • 6 in Syria (4763 – 4768)

Confirmed Actions

US, France, UK

On Aug. 3, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 3, 2016
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Near At Tanf, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Manbij, five strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions, and an ISIL command and control node.

Iraq

Near Near Al Baghdadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL storage facility, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL mortar system.
Near Albu Hayat, one strike destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Bayji, one strike destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.
Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device facility.
Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed two ISIL VBIEDs and two ISIL fighting positions.
Near Sinjar, two strikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions and suppressed ISIL mortar position.
Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL assembly areas, three ISIL supply caches, two ISIL tunnel entrances, and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Qayyarah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

UK MoD for August 3, 2016 – August 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Wednesday 3 August – Tornados destroyed a Daesh mortar to the north-west of Mosul…On Wednesday 3 August, Tornados destroyed a Daesh mortar position while patrolling the north and west of Mosul.

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Wednesday 3 August – Tornados destroyed a Daesh mortar to the north-west of Mosul…On Wednesday 3 August, Tornados destroyed a Daesh mortar position while patrolling the north and west of Mosul.

French MoD for August 3, 2016 – August 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

On August 3rd, a patrol of two Mirage 2000D accompanied by an Atlantique 2 two Rafales carried out ground support strikes to destroy a Daesh position in southern Mosul. Iraqi security forces had identified a deserted hamlet which had been occupied by Daesh for several months. A dozen targets were defined for multiple strikes.

Chammal : appui aux forces irakiennes dans le sud de Mossoul

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Le 3 août 2016, une patrouille de deux Mirage 2000D accompagné d’un Atlantique 2 et une patrouille de deux Rafale ont été sollicités par les forces terrestres irakiennes pour détruire une position tenue de longue date par Daech. Les missions d’appui au sol (close air support) permettent de favoriser l’avancée des forces de la coalition vers Mossoul et d’affaiblir les groupes terroristes. Retour sur ces missions quotidiennes de la force Chammal.

e 3 août au matin, les Mirage 2000D et l’Atlantique 2 de la force Chammal ont décollé tôt de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour rejoindre la région de Mossoul en mission d’appui aérien. Deux Rafale, arrivant du golfe arabo-persique, une patrouille d’avions de chasse et un avion ravitailleur allié ont été sollicités pour prendre part à cette mission.

Les forces de sécurité irakiennes avaient identifié un hameau déserté de ses habitant mais occupé par Daech depuis plusieurs mois. Cette position permettait notamment à l’organisation terroriste de tenir Mossoul, en empêchant la progression des forces irakiennes

Après une heure d’étude sur zone et grâce aux renseignements fournis par l’Atlantique 2, les Mirage et les forces irakiennes au sol, une douzaine d’objectifs ont pu être définis pour des frappes multiples.

La patrouille de Mirage 2000D, désignée chef de mission, les Rafale et les aéronefs alliés ont donc exécuté simultanément leurs frappes et détruit tous les objectifs. Lors de cette mission, l’Atlantique 2 a été sollicité pour délivrer avec succès de l’armement sur un dernier objectif d’opportunité, en coopération avec un Rafale, qui a assuré le guidage de la munition tandis que la patrouille de Mirage 2000D rejoignait sa base.

Les missions d’appui aux forces terrestres s’inscrivent dans la stratégie d’affaiblissement de Daech, en détruisant systématiquement ses moyens militaires et logistiques.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant l’organisation terroriste avec ses moyens aériens. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de quatorze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale, cinq Mirage 2000D et trois Mirage 2000N) d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes.

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

On August 3rd, a patrol of two Mirage 2000D accompanied by an Atlantique 2 two Rafales carried out ground support strikes to destroy a Daesh position in southern Mosul. Iraqi security forces had identified a deserted hamlet which had been occupied by Daesh for several months. A dozen targets were defined for multiple strikes.

Chammal : appui aux forces irakiennes dans le sud de Mossoul

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Mise à jour : 08/08/2016 10:48

Le 3 août 2016, une patrouille de deux Mirage 2000D accompagné d’un Atlantique 2 et une patrouille de deux Rafale ont été sollicités par les forces terrestres irakiennes pour détruire une position tenue de longue date par Daech. Les missions d’appui au sol (close air support) permettent de favoriser l’avancée des forces de la coalition vers Mossoul et d’affaiblir les groupes terroristes. Retour sur ces missions quotidiennes de la force Chammal.

e 3 août au matin, les Mirage 2000D et l’Atlantique 2 de la force Chammal ont décollé tôt de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour rejoindre la région de Mossoul en mission d’appui aérien. Deux Rafale, arrivant du golfe arabo-persique, une patrouille d’avions de chasse et un avion ravitailleur allié ont été sollicités pour prendre part à cette mission.

Les forces de sécurité irakiennes avaient identifié un hameau déserté de ses habitant mais occupé par Daech depuis plusieurs mois. Cette position permettait notamment à l’organisation terroriste de tenir Mossoul, en empêchant la progression des forces irakiennes

Après une heure d’étude sur zone et grâce aux renseignements fournis par l’Atlantique 2, les Mirage et les forces irakiennes au sol, une douzaine d’objectifs ont pu être définis pour des frappes multiples.

La patrouille de Mirage 2000D, désignée chef de mission, les Rafale et les aéronefs alliés ont donc exécuté simultanément leurs frappes et détruit tous les objectifs. Lors de cette mission, l’Atlantique 2 a été sollicité pour délivrer avec succès de l’armement sur un dernier objectif d’opportunité, en coopération avec un Rafale, qui a assuré le guidage de la munition tandis que la patrouille de Mirage 2000D rejoignait sa base.

Les missions d’appui aux forces terrestres s’inscrivent dans la stratégie d’affaiblissement de Daech, en détruisant systématiquement ses moyens militaires et logistiques.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant l’organisation terroriste avec ses moyens aériens. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de quatorze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale, cinq Mirage 2000D et trois Mirage 2000N) d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes.

French MoD for August 3, 2016 – August 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

France reports that on August 3rd, a patrol of two Mirage 2000D accompanied by an Atlantique 2 patrol and two Rafale was requested by Iraqi ground forces to destroy a position held by longtime Daech near Qayarah. The intervention of the French aircraft has destroyed a dozen barracks and tunnels of a defensive system used by fighters Daech.

7 frappes d’appui au sol ont été réalisées en Irak au cours de la semaine notamment à Mossoul et Qayyarah. En particulier, le 3 août 2016, une patrouille de deux Mirage 2000D accompagnée d’un Atlantique 2 et une patrouille de deux Rafale ont été sollicitées par les forces terrestres irakiennes pour détruire une position tenue de longue date par Daech à proximité de Qayarah. L’intervention des aéronefs français a permis de détruire une douzaine de baraquements et tunnels d’un système défensif utilisés par les combattants de Daech.

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

France reports that on August 3rd, a patrol of two Mirage 2000D accompanied by an Atlantique 2 patrol and two Rafale was requested by Iraqi ground forces to destroy a position held by longtime Daech near Qayarah. The intervention of the French aircraft has destroyed a dozen barracks and tunnels of a defensive system used by fighters Daech.

7 frappes d’appui au sol ont été réalisées en Irak au cours de la semaine notamment à Mossoul et Qayyarah. En particulier, le 3 août 2016, une patrouille de deux Mirage 2000D accompagnée d’un Atlantique 2 et une patrouille de deux Rafale ont été sollicitées par les forces terrestres irakiennes pour détruire une position tenue de longue date par Daech à proximité de Qayarah. L’intervention des aéronefs français a permis de détruire une douzaine de baraquements et tunnels d’un système défensif utilisés par les combattants de Daech.’



#Chammal : 100ème sortie aérienne pour l

French MoD for August 3, 2016 – August 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

On July 29, 2016, the Atlantic 2 (ATL2) patrol aircraft reached the milestone of its 100th sortie from the Air Force Base (BAP) in Jordan, under Operation Chammal. This represents approximately 800 flight hours with 1,500 points of interest analyzed to identify relevant Daesh

Chammal : 100ème sortie pour l’Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 03/08/2016 17:25

Le 29 juillet 2016, l’Atlantique 2 (ATL2) de la Marine nationale a franchi le cap de sa 100ème sortie réalisée à partir de la Base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie, dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal. Cela représente environ 800 heures de vol et 1500 points d’intérêt analysés pour identifier des cibles pertinentes et contribuer à frapper Daech en profondeur.

Auparavant déployé dans le golfe arabo-persique pour mener des missions de reconnaissance aérienne au-dessus de l’Irak, l’ATL2 a été repositionné sur la base aérienne projetée depuis le 10 février 2016. Il se rapproche ainsi du théâtre des opérations et peut donc doubler la durée de ses vols au-dessus l’Irak et la Syrie.

L’ATL2 permet d’obtenir des renseignements sur le fonctionnement, la logistique, les ressources humaines, financières et matérielles de Daech. Grâce aux résultats de ses vols, des dossiers d’objectifs sont bâtis pour in fine frapper les installations et les forces de Daech.

L’ATL2 est également en en mesure de bombarder lui-même, comme ce fut le cas le mois dernier en coopération avec un Mirage 2000D de la BAP.

À l’origine, l’ATL2 est un avion de patrouille maritime et de lutte anti sous-marine permettant des missions à long rayon d’action au-dessus des mers. Mais les flottilles de patrouille maritime ont une bonne expérience des missions aéroterrestres, et leurs équipages, sont entraînés à sonder la profondeur des zones désertiques.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant l’organisation terroriste par le feu aérien. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de quatorze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale, cinq Mirage 2000D et trois Mirage 2000N) d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique2 de la Marine nationale ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes.

Report Date

August 4, 2016

Notes

On July 29, 2016, the Atlantic 2 (ATL2) patrol aircraft reached the milestone of its 100th sortie from the Air Force Base (BAP) in Jordan, under Operation Chammal. This represents approximately 800 flight hours with 1,500 points of interest analyzed to identify relevant Daesh

Chammal : 100ème sortie pour l’Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 03/08/2016 17:25

Le 29 juillet 2016, l’Atlantique 2 (ATL2) de la Marine nationale a franchi le cap de sa 100ème sortie réalisée à partir de la Base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie, dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal. Cela représente environ 800 heures de vol et 1500 points d’intérêt analysés pour identifier des cibles pertinentes et contribuer à frapper Daech en profondeur.

Auparavant déployé dans le golfe arabo-persique pour mener des missions de reconnaissance aérienne au-dessus de l’Irak, l’ATL2 a été repositionné sur la base aérienne projetée depuis le 10 février 2016. Il se rapproche ainsi du théâtre des opérations et peut donc doubler la durée de ses vols au-dessus l’Irak et la Syrie.

L’ATL2 permet d’obtenir des renseignements sur le fonctionnement, la logistique, les ressources humaines, financières et matérielles de Daech. Grâce aux résultats de ses vols, des dossiers d’objectifs sont bâtis pour in fine frapper les installations et les forces de Daech.

L’ATL2 est également en en mesure de bombarder lui-même, comme ce fut le cas le mois dernier en coopération avec un Mirage 2000D de la BAP.

À l’origine, l’ATL2 est un avion de patrouille maritime et de lutte anti sous-marine permettant des missions à long rayon d’action au-dessus des mers. Mais les flottilles de patrouille maritime ont une bonne expérience des missions aéroterrestres, et leurs équipages, sont entraînés à sonder la profondeur des zones désertiques.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant l’organisation terroriste par le feu aérien. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de quatorze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale, cinq Mirage 2000D et trois Mirage 2000N) d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique2 de la Marine nationale ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes.

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

CS288

LOCATION

الراطونية, Al Ratouniya, Aleppo, Syria

A reported Coalition strike in the Jazeera roundabout area of al Ratouniya village was said to have killed a 27-year old local named as Ziab the son of Obeid al Ziab. According to the Manbij Documentation Agency the body was recovered three days later: “The young man Ziab the son of Obeid al Ziab from

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1093

LOCATION

شغور, Shaghuor, Idlib, Syria

The Violations Documentation Center named one adult male civilian, as killed by a Russian cluster bomb. While the source reports that the victim was from Shahour village, it’s unclear whether he was killed there. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1094

LOCATION

المنصورة, Al Mansoura, Aleppo, Syria

Six named civilians died in an air or artillery strike on Al Mansoura in the western suburbs of Aleppo, local sources said. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, on “Wednesday evening 3 August 2016, alleged Russian warplanes carried out two airstrikes on the residential homes located in the northwestern areas of Al Mansoura

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(4 children2 women)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
Named victims
6 named, 2 families identified
View Incident

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1092

LOCATION

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

Alleged Russian shelling killed two civilians in Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. According to Baladi News, a rocket was reportedly seen in the vicinity. Further to this, Smart News said that it was specifically a missile strike which killed two civilians and wounded six others. A number of sources didn’t identify

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1091

LOCATION

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that six civilians including two children died and up to 30 more non-combatants were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Atareb, which reportedly struck an aid convoy and several nearby camps for displaced people. On August 3rd 2016, Syrian News Desk reported that “Six civilians killed most of them are truck

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
5–30
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
7 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1090

LOCATION

ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Syria

Between three and six civilians died in an alleged Russia or Syrian regime airstrike on Aleppo city, according to local media. According to multiple sources, a convoy carrying humanitarian aid to Aleppo was struck. LCCSY reported that “the rebels have made new progress today [Aug 3rd], gaining control of positions in the Aleppo countryside, while

Summary

First published
August 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
Civilians reported injured
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for August 2, 2016 – August 3, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 3, 2016

On August 2, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL headquarters.

* Near Manbij, four strikes [1 British] struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

* Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Mosul, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.

* Near Qayyarah, one strike [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL mortar system, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL assembly area.

* Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device, five ISIL vehicles, and four ISIL tactical vehicles.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIL fuel tanker.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL headquarters.

Report Date

August 3, 2016

Report Summary

  • 12 total strikes
  • 5 in Syria
  • 7 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 12 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq (9472 – 9478)
  • 5 in Syria (4758 – 4762)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On August 2, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 2, 2016
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, one strike struck an ISIL headquarters.
Near Manbij, four strikes [1 British] struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Mosul, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
Near Qayyarah, one strike [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL mortar system, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL assembly area.
Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device, five ISIL vehicles, and four ISIL tactical vehicles.
Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIL fuel tanker.
Near Tal Afar, one strike struck an ISIL headquarters.

UK MoD for August 2, 2016 – August 3, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 3, 2016

Tuesday 2 August – a Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi troops near Qayyarah. Typhoons supported Syrian democratic forces fighting in Manbij…With Iraqi ground forces continuing their offensive to clear Daesh from the area around Qayyarah, a Royal Air Force Reaper provided close air support on Tuesday 2 August. The Reaper observed terrorists attempting to salvage a heavy machine-gun from a truck that had been hit by a previous coalition strike and successfully engaged them with a Hellfire missile. A second group of extremists were also attacked with another Hellfire. UK aircraft then provided targeting support that allowed a coalition fast jet to destroy a mortar team.

Over Syria, a pair of Typhoons were similarly supporting the Syrian democratic forces as they fought to secure Manbij. A number of buildings on the south-western edge of the town had been fortified by Daesh as a major defensive position. These were successfully struck by the Typhoons, using eight Paveway IV guided bombs, despite the proximity of the moderate Syrian forces.

Report Date

August 3, 2016

Tuesday 2 August – a Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi troops near Qayyarah. Typhoons supported Syrian democratic forces fighting in Manbij…With Iraqi ground forces continuing their offensive to clear Daesh from the area around Qayyarah, a Royal Air Force Reaper provided close air support on Tuesday 2 August. The Reaper observed terrorists attempting to salvage a heavy machine-gun from a truck that had been hit by a previous coalition strike and successfully engaged them with a Hellfire missile. A second group of extremists were also attacked with another Hellfire. UK aircraft then provided targeting support that allowed a coalition fast jet to destroy a mortar team.

Over Syria, a pair of Typhoons were similarly supporting the Syrian democratic forces as they fought to secure Manbij. A number of buildings on the south-western edge of the town had been fortified by Daesh as a major defensive position. These were successfully struck by the Typhoons, using eight Paveway IV guided bombs, despite the proximity of the moderate Syrian forces.

  • Maintenance is performed on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (US Navy)

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1089

LOCATION

بداما, Bdama, Idlib, Syria

One person died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Bdama, according to local media. Photographic evidence from the Syrian Civil Defence showed the examination of what appears to be a Russian ballistic missile, containing cluster bombs.The director of the Civil Defence in Bdama reported that “the Russian barges struck Alchgrh village with a ballistic missile,

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1088

LOCATION

سرمين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria

On August 2nd, the raids continued in Idlib, with alleged Russian and Syrian regime warplanes shelling a residential neighbourhood in Sermin, killing a further four civilians, sources on the ground reported. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, both warplanes and helicopters carried out the strikes. The Shaam News Network (SNN) reported that this

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
15
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1087

LOCATION

تل سلطان, Tall Sultan, Idlib, Syria

Following on from the deadly chloride attack on Saraqeb on August 2nd, Tal al Sultan village was also reportedly hit on the same day by alleged Russian and Assad regime warplanes. According to Syria Direct, these raids were part of the same wave of attacks which blanketed Idlib as part of a revenge attack. Al

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1086

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria

Russian and Assad regime helicopters allegedly dropped what were reportedly exploding chloride barrels on a residential neighbourhood in Saraqeb in Idlib at 23.20 on Tuesday August 2nd. The Shaam News Network reported that this attack was a “revenge for the killing of a number of Russian officers after their helicopter crashed in the vicinity of

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
10–33
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1085

LOCATION

كفرتخاريم, Kafr Takharim, Idlib, Syria

One woman died in an airstrike on Kafr Tkharim and the surrounding countryside on the August 2nd, according to sources on the ground. Most sources attributed the event to Russia, though one said that barrel bombs had been dropped on the area, meaning that regime involvement can’t be ruled out. LCCSY and Baladi Network both

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1084

LOCATION

حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

According to sources, both Russian and Assad regime aircraft carried out missile attacks on Al Sukkari at noon on August 2nd 2016. Sources stated that not only artillery, but rocket launchers, missiles and a vacuum missile were used in the raid on the neighbourhood. Only one source reported that the aircraft was Russian. Multiple sources

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1083

LOCATION

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria

Between 11 and 42 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on a popular market in Al Atarib, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia, though there was some confusion in the reporting with the Syrian Network for Human Rights pointing to both Moscow and then the regime. Some other sources

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 42
(4–5 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
11 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1082

LOCATION

ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Syria

According to Syria News Desk, “three media opposition activists were killed yesterday while covering the fighting south of Aleppo, one of them a reporter for Step News agency. They were killed as a result of Russian warplanes targeting the building they were inside.” No further details are currently available.  

Summary

First published
August 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for August 1, 2016 – August 2, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2016

On August 1, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Manbij, seven strikes [1-2 British] struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL rocket cache.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British with others] struck an ISIL foreign fighter meeting facility and an ISIL training site.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicle borne improvised devices, two ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL mortar position, and three ISIL vehicles.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL heavy machine gun position.’

Strikes by @RoyalAirForce Tornado jets hit #Daesh training site at Saddam

Report Date

August 2, 2016

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 7 in Syria
  • 7 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq (9465 – 9471)
  • 7 in Syria (4751 – 4757)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On August 1, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter, ground-attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 1, 2016
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes
Near Manbij, seven strikes [1-2 British] struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL rocket cache.
Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British with others] struck an ISIL foreign fighter meeting facility and an ISIL training site.
Near Qayyarah, two strikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicle borne improvised devices, two ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL mortar position, and three ISIL vehicles.
Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL heavy machine gun position.’

Strikes by @RoyalAirForce Tornado jets hit #Daesh training site at Saddam

UK MoD for August 1, 2016 – August 2, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2016

Monday 1 August – Tornados participated in a major coalition air strike on Saddam’s former palace in Mosul, used by Daesh as a headquarters and training establishment for foreign terrorists, while Typhoons destroyed a network of fortified positions on the outskirts of Manbij…In Mosul, extensive surveillance had established that Daesh were using a palace, built by the former dictator Saddam Hussein, as a major headquarters and training centre for foreign terrorist recruits. The complex, sat in a large secure compound next to the Tigris, included not just the main palace building, used as an accommodation and meeting venue by the terrorists, but also a number of more discreet outbuildings used for command and control, training, internal security and repression. A large coalition air package drawn from several nations conducted a carefully coordinated attack on the complex on the afternoon of Monday 1 August. The British contribution was a pair of Tornados, armed with the largest guided bombs in the RAF’s inventory, the 2000lb Enhanced Paveway III, which were used to target first the headquarters buildings, then a security centre. Initial analysis indicates that the coalition mission was successful.

Over Syria, Typhoons again flew close air support missions for the Syrian democratic forces on 1 August as they advanced into Manbij. A network of fortified positions on the south-western edge of the town, held by a large number of Daesh extremists, was destroyed by a salvo of eight Paveway IVs.

Report Date

August 2, 2016

Monday 1 August – Tornados participated in a major coalition air strike on Saddam’s former palace in Mosul, used by Daesh as a headquarters and training establishment for foreign terrorists, while Typhoons destroyed a network of fortified positions on the outskirts of Manbij…In Mosul, extensive surveillance had established that Daesh were using a palace, built by the former dictator Saddam Hussein, as a major headquarters and training centre for foreign terrorist recruits. The complex, sat in a large secure compound next to the Tigris, included not just the main palace building, used as an accommodation and meeting venue by the terrorists, but also a number of more discreet outbuildings used for command and control, training, internal security and repression. A large coalition air package drawn from several nations conducted a carefully coordinated attack on the complex on the afternoon of Monday 1 August. The British contribution was a pair of Tornados, armed with the largest guided bombs in the RAF’s inventory, the 2000lb Enhanced Paveway III, which were used to target first the headquarters buildings, then a security centre. Initial analysis indicates that the coalition mission was successful.

Over Syria, Typhoons again flew close air support missions for the Syrian democratic forces on 1 August as they advanced into Manbij. A network of fortified positions on the south-western edge of the town, held by a large number of Daesh extremists, was destroyed by a salvo of eight Paveway IVs.

  • The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) pulls alongside the fast-combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea (US Navy)

Incident date

August 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1081

LOCATION

حي باب النيرب, Bab al Nayrab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Three civilians were reported killed in an airstrike on Bab al Nairab on August 1st, 2016, according to multiple sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. LCCSY reported that three civilians were killed and several others wounded “due to the targeting of Bab Nairab neighbourhood

Summary

First published
August 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
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