Military Reports

Military Reports

Belgian MoD for June 27, 2016 – June 28, 2016
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Annotated

Report Date

June 28, 2016

Notes

On Monday June 27 a Belgian detachment with six F-16s departed from the air base of Kleine Brogel to the Middle East. Belium now takes over the role of the Dutch Air Force, which arranged the past 12 months for the mission. The aircraft, pilots and support personnel will be operating from an air base in the Middle East. The units will be deployed against targets of the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and, following the recent enlargement of the area of action by the Government, in Syrian airspace.

Belgische F-16’s starten missie in het Midden-Oosten

Op maandag 27 juni vertrekt vanop de luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel, in het kader van de Operatie Desert Falcon, een Belgisch detachement met zes F-16’s naar het Midden-Oosten. Ons land neemt er de rol over van de Nederlandse Luchtmacht, die de voorbije 12 maanden instond voor de missie. Het detachement maakt deel uit van de internationale coalitie in de strijd tegen DAESH.

De vliegtuigen, de piloten en het ondersteunende personeel zullen opereren vanaf een luchtmachtbasis in het Midden-Oosten. De toestellen zullen worden ingezet tegen doelwitten van de terreurgroep Islamitische Staat in het Iraakse en, na de recente uitbreiding van het actiegebied door de Regering, in het Syrische luchtruim.

In oktober 2014 ontplooide de luchtcomponent al zes F-16’s naar het Midden-Oosten voor luchtopdrachten in het Iraakse luchtruim. Op 2 juli 2015 keerden de laatste toestellen terug naar België. De Nederlandse Luchtmacht zette de operatie verder, terwijl ons land instond voor de bescherming van het detachement op de grond. Na onderlinge afspraak levert België nu de vliegtuigen terwijl Nederland de beveiliging garandeert.

Report Date

June 28, 2016

Notes

On Monday June 27 a Belgian detachment with six F-16s departed from the air base of Kleine Brogel to the Middle East. Belium now takes over the role of the Dutch Air Force, which arranged the past 12 months for the mission. The aircraft, pilots and support personnel will be operating from an air base in the Middle East. The units will be deployed against targets of the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and, following the recent enlargement of the area of action by the Government, in Syrian airspace.

Belgische F-16’s starten missie in het Midden-Oosten

Op maandag 27 juni vertrekt vanop de luchtmachtbasis van Kleine-Brogel, in het kader van de Operatie Desert Falcon, een Belgisch detachement met zes F-16’s naar het Midden-Oosten. Ons land neemt er de rol over van de Nederlandse Luchtmacht, die de voorbije 12 maanden instond voor de missie. Het detachement maakt deel uit van de internationale coalitie in de strijd tegen DAESH.

De vliegtuigen, de piloten en het ondersteunende personeel zullen opereren vanaf een luchtmachtbasis in het Midden-Oosten. De toestellen zullen worden ingezet tegen doelwitten van de terreurgroep Islamitische Staat in het Iraakse en, na de recente uitbreiding van het actiegebied door de Regering, in het Syrische luchtruim.

In oktober 2014 ontplooide de luchtcomponent al zes F-16’s naar het Midden-Oosten voor luchtopdrachten in het Iraakse luchtruim. Op 2 juli 2015 keerden de laatste toestellen terug naar België. De Nederlandse Luchtmacht zette de operatie verder, terwijl ons land instond voor de bescherming van het detachement op de grond. Na onderlinge afspraak levert België nu de vliegtuigen terwijl Nederland de beveiliging garandeert.

Incident date

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

CS242

LOCATION

منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria

Up to seven civilians from one family were reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike on Manbij, according to multiple sources. Manbij Mother of the World placed the death toll at 7, though the Syrian Network reported that four died – including 2 children. However a local activist (whose account is now suspended by Twitter)

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 7
(2 children)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS950 CS243

LOCATION

الخفسة, Al Khafsa, Aleppo, Syria

Between five and 13 civilians died in airstrikes on Al Khafssa, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia, the US-led Coalition or the Syrian regime were to blame. The majority of sources, including HNN, @AJABreaking and @HalabNewsN blamed Russia. The Step News Agency, also attributed the event to Russia, put

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 13
(2 children1 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
Unknown, Syrian Regime, US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS949

LOCATION

الباب, Al-Bab, Surgical Hospital, Aleppo, Syria

Local sources reported that two airstrikes hit the hospital in al-Bab city, causing the death of up to eight civilians, including two children and wounding up to 20 more. Included in the death count were up to five medics and two bodyguards. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 8
(1–2 children)
Civilians reported injured
4–20
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Unknown, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS948

LOCATION

خان الشيح‬, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria

Local media reported the death of one civilian and injury of four more people in alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan al Sheikh. According to Syrian Press Center “Russian planes carried out 24 air strikes, including the use of eight cluster strikes, on targeting Khan al Sheikh, resulting in civilian casualties, according to activists”. Smart News

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
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

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS947

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria

One civilian died and another eight were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Saraqib, local sources on the ground reported. According to Baladi, “Warplanes launched two raids targeting residential neighborhoods in the city with Saraqib, resulting in martyrs and eight wounded, White Helmets teams went to the place and worked to dig out one the

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–8
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

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS945

LOCATION

المهندسين, Al Muhandissin, Aleppo, Syria

One child died and several other civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on al-Muhandissin, according to local media. Halab Today said that  “a child was martyred and another injured following the targeting of Russian planes of al Muhandissin countryside in the western Aleppo countryside”. Two independent sources attributed the strike to Russia while

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS946

LOCATION

أورم الكبرى, Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that an alleged Russian strike on an aid store house in Urma al-Kubra killed one woman and wounded up to 12 other civilians. According to sources on the ground, the targeted building belonged the aid organisation “Big Heart”. Step News Agency said that “one of the refineries and a fuel oil plant

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–12
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

June 27, 2016

Incident Code

RS944

LOCATION

تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, Syria

According to local sources, up to six civilians died including a child in Talbissa and Ar-Rastan, though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Elbiseh, Syrian Press Center and StepAgency identified on of the victims. LCCSY attributed the strike to Russia, while the twitter account KkhaledWw pointed to

Summary

First published
June 27, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 6
(1 child1 man)
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
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CJTF–OIR for June 26, 2016 – June 27, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 27, 2016

On June 26, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, attack, 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 Manbij, seven strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL tunnels and damaged an ISIL fighting position and denied ISIL access to terrain.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL tunnel entrance and damaged an ISIL bunker.

* Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL training facility.

* Near Ar Rutbah, one strike struck an ISIL improvised weapons facility.

* Near Hit, two strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL bunker.

* Near Mosul, six strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL vehicles.

* Near Qayyarah, nine strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL boat, two ISIL assembly areas, three ISIL vehicles, three ISIL excavators, four ISIL oil tankers, an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL tunnel entrance, and an ISIL front-end loader and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), and an ISIL fighting position.

* Near Tal Afar, two strikes destroyed an ISIL tunnel, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL mortar system.

Report Date

June 27, 2016

Report Summary

  • 30 total strikes
  • 7 in Syria
  • 23 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 30 total strikes
  • 23 in Iraq (9053 – 9075)
  • 7 in Syria (4351 – 4357)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 26, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, attack, 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

June 26, 2016
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 23 strikes
Near Manbij, seven strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL tunnels and damaged an ISIL fighting position and denied ISIL access to terrain.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL tunnel entrance and damaged an ISIL bunker.
Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL training facility.
Near Ar Rutbah, one strike struck an ISIL improvised weapons facility.
Near Hit, two strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL bunker.
Near Mosul, six strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL vehicles.
Near Qayyarah, nine strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL boat, two ISIL assembly areas, three ISIL vehicles, three ISIL excavators, four ISIL oil tankers, an ISIL tactical vehicle, an ISIL tunnel entrance, and an ISIL front-end loader and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Ramadi, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Tal Afar, two strikes destroyed an ISIL tunnel, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL mortar system.

UK MoD for June 26, 2016 – June 27, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 27, 2016

Sunday 26 June – Tornados used Stormshadow missiles against a very large concrete bunker in western Iraq, Typhoons destroyed a smaller bunker, and a Reaper struck targets in the north…Intelligence had determined that Daesh were using a large concrete bunker in western Iraq as a weapons facility. Due to the massive construction, built during the Saddam era, it was decided to use four Stormshadow missiles against it, as the weapon has particularly good capabilities against such a challenging target. The missiles were launched on Sunday 26 June by two Tornados, all four Stormshadows scored direct hits and penetrated deep within the bunker. Also in western Iraq, south-east of Hit, a Typhoon flight used a single Paveway IV to destroy a much smaller bunker built by Daesh south-east of Hit. In northern Iraq, a Reaper provided close air support near Sharqat for the third successive day, using its Hellfires to attack a vehicle, a group of terrorists on foot, and a team planting improvised explosive devices.

Report Date

June 27, 2016

Sunday 26 June – Tornados used Stormshadow missiles against a very large concrete bunker in western Iraq, Typhoons destroyed a smaller bunker, and a Reaper struck targets in the north…Intelligence had determined that Daesh were using a large concrete bunker in western Iraq as a weapons facility. Due to the massive construction, built during the Saddam era, it was decided to use four Stormshadow missiles against it, as the weapon has particularly good capabilities against such a challenging target. The missiles were launched on Sunday 26 June by two Tornados, all four Stormshadows scored direct hits and penetrated deep within the bunker. Also in western Iraq, south-east of Hit, a Typhoon flight used a single Paveway IV to destroy a much smaller bunker built by Daesh south-east of Hit. In northern Iraq, a Reaper provided close air support near Sharqat for the third successive day, using its Hellfires to attack a vehicle, a group of terrorists on foot, and a team planting improvised explosive devices.

Incident date

June 26, 2016

Incident Code

RS943

LOCATION

المهدوم, Mahdum, Aleppo, Syria

Seven civilians including up to four children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on the city of Mahdoum, according to local media. The majority of sources reported the deaths of children and women. According to Aleppo24, “4 children and 3 women were killed and others injured in an air raid thought to be Russian that

Summary

First published
June 26, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(4 children3 women)
Civilians reported injured
2
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

June 26, 2016

Incident Code

RS942

LOCATION

الزربة, Az Zarbah, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that an airstrike on the town of al-Zirba killed one civilian, and wounded several others, though it is currently unclear whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Both Halab News Network (HNN), Thiqa News Agency and Halab news identified the victim by name, and many media, such as

Summary

First published
June 26, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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

June 26, 2016

Incident Code

RS941

LOCATION

كفر حلب, Kafr Halab, Aleppo, Syria

According to local media, airstrikes hit the town of Kafr Halab leading to the death of one named girl and the injury of three other children. None of the sources held the Syrian regime responsible, but five known sources attributed the strike to Russia. The girl was identified by three sources: LCCSY, Halab News Network and

Summary

First published
June 26, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 26, 2016

Incident Code

RS940

LOCATION

بنش, Binnish, Idlib, Syria

Airstrikes killed up to two civilians including at least one child and wounded up to ten others in the city of Binish, local media said. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Most local sources reported the death of up to two children. According to The

Summary

First published
June 26, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 children)
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

CJTF–OIR for June 25, 2016 – June 26, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 26, 2016

On June 25, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using 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, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL tactical vehicles.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes struck an ISIL gas and oil separation plant and destroyed two ISIL oil well heads.

* Near Manbij, eight strikes struck seven separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), and an ISIL improvised explosive device (IED) and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike struck an ISIL staging facility.

* Near Ar Rutbah, one strike [1 French] struck two ISIL VBIED facilities.

* Near Fallujah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL boat, eight ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL VBIED, and two ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Mosul, four strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL VBIED storage facility and five bed down locations.

* Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL boats, an ISIL assembly area, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL VBIED, and an ISIL front-end loader and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Ramadi, two strikes destroyed two ISIL boats and an ISIL front-end loader and an ISIL supply cache.

* Near Sinjar, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL assembly areas and damaged an ISIL vehicle.

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 14 in Syria
  • 18 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 18 in Iraq (9035 – 9052)
  • 14 in Syria (4337 – 4350)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, France

On June 25, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes using bomber, attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using 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

June 25, 2016
Syria: 14 strikes
Iraq: 18 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL tactical vehicles.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes struck an ISIL gas and oil separation plant and destroyed two ISIL oil well heads.
Near Manbij, eight strikes struck seven separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), and an ISIL improvised explosive device (IED) and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL tactical vehicle.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike struck an ISIL staging facility.
Near Ar Rutbah, one strike [1 French] struck two ISIL VBIED facilities.
Near Fallujah, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL boat, eight ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL VBIED, and two ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Mosul, four strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL VBIED storage facility and five bed down locations.
Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL boats, an ISIL assembly area, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL VBIED, and an ISIL front-end loader and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Ramadi, two strikes destroyed two ISIL boats and an ISIL front-end loader and an ISIL supply cache.
Near Sinjar, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL assembly areas and damaged an ISIL vehicle.

UK MoD for June 25, 2016 – June 26, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Saturday 25 June – A Reaper destroyed three terrorist targets in northern Iraq…The following day saw a Reaper again on patrol near Sharqat, and this aircraft delivered three successful attacks with Hellfire missiles against a truck, a group of terrorists, and a van which Daesh had been seen loading with weapons and ammunition.

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Saturday 25 June – A Reaper destroyed three terrorist targets in northern Iraq…The following day saw a Reaper again on patrol near Sharqat, and this aircraft delivered three successful attacks with Hellfire missiles against a truck, a group of terrorists, and a van which Daesh had been seen loading with weapons and ammunition.

French MoD for June 25, 2016 – June 26, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Notes

On 24 and 25 June a 2000 Mirage stationed in Jordan conducted four strikes in support of the Iraqi armed forces in areas of Ramadi, Fallujah and Mosul and on June 25, a Rafale patrol AASM missile was launched alongside coalition aircraft to destroy a vehicle production plant trapped in the Rutbah region in western Iraq, about twenty kilometer from the Syrian border.

Les 24 et 25 juin, les Mirage 2000 stationnés en Jordanie ont effectué 4 frappes en appui des forces armées irakiennes dans les régions de Ramadi, Falloujah et Mossoul. Les patrouilles de Mirage sont intervenues à la demande et en appui des FSI, afin de faciliter leur progression sous le feu de combattants de Daech.

Le 25 juin, une patrouille Rafale équipée de missiles AASM a été engagée aux côtés d’avions de la coalition pour détruire un site de production de véhicules piégés dans la région de Rutbah, dans l’Ouest de l’Irak, à une vingtaine de kilomètre de la frontière syrienne. Ciblant la capacité logistique de Daech à approvisionner ses combattants en armement, cette frappe s’inscrit dans la stratégie de déstructuration de l’organisation terroriste.

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Notes

On 24 and 25 June a 2000 Mirage stationed in Jordan conducted four strikes in support of the Iraqi armed forces in areas of Ramadi, Fallujah and Mosul and on June 25, a Rafale patrol AASM missile was launched alongside coalition aircraft to destroy a vehicle production plant trapped in the Rutbah region in western Iraq, about twenty kilometer from the Syrian border.

Les 24 et 25 juin, les Mirage 2000 stationnés en Jordanie ont effectué 4 frappes en appui des forces armées irakiennes dans les régions de Ramadi, Falloujah et Mossoul. Les patrouilles de Mirage sont intervenues à la demande et en appui des FSI, afin de faciliter leur progression sous le feu de combattants de Daech.

Le 25 juin, une patrouille Rafale équipée de missiles AASM a été engagée aux côtés d’avions de la coalition pour détruire un site de production de véhicules piégés dans la région de Rutbah, dans l’Ouest de l’Irak, à une vingtaine de kilomètre de la frontière syrienne. Ciblant la capacité logistique de Daech à approvisionner ses combattants en armement, cette frappe s’inscrit dans la stratégie de déstructuration de l’organisation terroriste.

French MoD for June 25, 2016 – June 26, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Notes

Reports that on 25 June, a patrol of two Rafale carried out a strike in the region of Akashat, Iraq. This mission allowed to destroy an assembly site of suicide vehicles.

…Le 25 juin en Irak, une patrouille de 2 Rafale a réalisé une frappe dans la région d’Akashat. Cette mission a permis de détruire un site d’assemblage de véhicules suicides.

Report Date

June 26, 2016

Notes

Reports that on 25 June, a patrol of two Rafale carried out a strike in the region of Akashat, Iraq. This mission allowed to destroy an assembly site of suicide vehicles.

…Le 25 juin en Irak, une patrouille de 2 Rafale a réalisé une frappe dans la région d’Akashat. Cette mission a permis de détruire un site d’assemblage de véhicules suicides.

Incident date

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

CS241

LOCATION

منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria

One male civilian was killed and three others injured in an alleged Coalition raid on the Al Shayoukhat neighbourhood, Manbij, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the victim was “an old man”. In their May 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
View Incident

Incident date

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

RS939

LOCATION

الخربة‬, Al Khirba (al A'mika), Hama, Syria

Local sources reported the deaths of up to 11 civilians, including five children, in airstrikes on the two villages of Al Khirba and Al A’lkamiya. It is contested with the Syrian Regime by one source, Arabi21, however most sources, attributed the strike to Russia. LCCSY named five of the killed civilians, including four children.

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 11
(4–5 children)
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
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

RS938

LOCATION

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

According to local media, one woman was killed and up to ten other civilians were injured from an airstrike on Kafr Hamra. The majority of sources reported that the strike was Russian, however, the Blog Amin News said that it was carried out by the Syrian regime. The source also said that ‘Syrian children were

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(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
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

RS937

LOCATION

معارة الارتيق, Maarat al Arteek, Aleppo, Syria

An alleged Russia airstrike killed up to two civilians and left a number of others wounded in the city of Maarat al-Artiq, local media reported. Multiple sources blamed Russia for the event, though several referred only to “warplanes”. According to @HalabNewsN there were two Russian strikes.

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
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

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

RS936

LOCATION

خربة العمقية, Kharbat al A'mika, Hama, Syria

According to local reports, an alleged Russian airstrike on Kharbat al-A’mika killed between three and 11 civilians and wounded a number others. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the airstrike killed one entire family: “The bombing on the village (…) resulted in the killing of five individuals from the same family [four children

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 11
(3–5 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
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

June 25, 2016

Incident Code

RS935

LOCATION

القورية, Al Qouria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In a major casualty incident, up to 80 civilians including 29 children and 21 women died and up to 100 more were wounded in airstrikes on al Qouria town, according to local media. Reports said that entire families were wiped out, and Airwars has listed the names of 74 victims. It is currently unclear who

Summary

First published
June 25, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
74 – 80
(29 children21 women12 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–100
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
77 named, 11 families identified
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2016

On June 24, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, attack, 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, two strikes struck two ISIL logistical routes and an ISIL administration facility.

* Near Manbij, eight strikes struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 11 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed three ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) factories, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL bunker and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL rocket rail, and an ISIL front-end loader.

* Near Fallujah, two strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL boat, and two ISIL light machine guns.

* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British?] struck four separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL VBIED factory and destroyed four ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Qayyarah, four strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL boat and four ISIL assembly areas and suppressed two separate ISIL tactical units and three separate ISIL mortar positions and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Ramadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 10 ISIL boats, an ISIL staging area, and an ISIL weapons cache.

* Near Sinjar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system.’

Air Task Group Strike Element Armament Technicians load ordnance on to an F/A-18A Hornet on the flight line of Australia's main air operating base in the Middle East region. [Aus DoD]
Air Task Group Strike Element Armament Technicians load ordnance on to an F/A-18A Hornet on the flight line of Australia

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 12 in Syria
  • 20 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 20 in Iraq (9015 – 9034)
  • 12 in Syria (4325 – 4336)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, France

On June 24, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, attack, 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

June 24, 2016
Syria: 12 strikes
Iraq: 20 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes struck two ISIL logistical routes and an ISIL administration facility.
Near Manbij, eight strikes struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 11 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache.
Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed three ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) factories, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL bunker and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Bayji, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL rocket rail, and an ISIL front-end loader.
Near Fallujah, two strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL boat, and two ISIL light machine guns.
Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL mortar system.
Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British?] struck four separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL VBIED factory and destroyed four ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar system.
Near Qayyarah, four strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL boat and four ISIL assembly areas and suppressed two separate ISIL tactical units and three separate ISIL mortar positions and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Ramadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 10 ISIL boats, an ISIL staging area, and an ISIL weapons cache.
Near Sinjar, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system.’

Air Task Group Strike Element Armament Technicians load ordnance on to an F/A-18A Hornet on the flight line of Australia

  • Air Task Group Strike Element Armament Technicians load ordnance on to an F/A-18A Hornet on the flight line of Australia's main air operating base in the Middle East region. [Aus DoD]

French MoD for June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

On 24 and 25 June a 2000 Mirage stationed in Jordan conducted four strikes in support of the Iraqi armed forces in areas of Ramadi, Fallujah and Mosul

Les 24 et 25 juin, les Mirage 2000 stationnés en Jordanie ont effectué 4 frappes en appui des forces armées irakiennes dans les régions de Ramadi, Falloujah et Mossoul. Les patrouilles de Mirage sont intervenues à la demande et en appui des FSI, afin de faciliter leur progression sous le feu de combattants de Daech.

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

On 24 and 25 June a 2000 Mirage stationed in Jordan conducted four strikes in support of the Iraqi armed forces in areas of Ramadi, Fallujah and Mosul

Les 24 et 25 juin, les Mirage 2000 stationnés en Jordanie ont effectué 4 frappes en appui des forces armées irakiennes dans les régions de Ramadi, Falloujah et Mossoul. Les patrouilles de Mirage sont intervenues à la demande et en appui des FSI, afin de faciliter leur progression sous le feu de combattants de Daech.

French MoD for June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

Reports that the Forbin was placed from 2 to 14 June 2016 in associated support of the American carrier battle group carrier strike group 8 (CSG-8), which has operated for fifteen days since the Eastern Mediterranean.

Chammal : Le Forbin retrouve le groupe aéronaval américain CSG-8 en Méditerranée Orientale

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Déployé depuis le 19 mai 2016 dans l’opération Chammal, le Forbin a été placé du 2 au 14 juin 2016 en soutien associé du groupe aéronaval américain Carrier Strike Group 8 (CSG-8), qui a opéré pendant une quinzaine de jours depuis la Méditerranée orientale.

Le Forbin connait bien ce groupe puisqu’il avait déjà été intégré au CSG-8 lors de son passage en Méditerranée en décembre dernier, avant qu’il ne rejoigne le golfe arabo-persique pour opérer aux côtés de la TF473.

Le CSG-8 est constitué autour du porte-avions Harry S. Truman, qui emporte un groupe aérien composé de cinq flottilles de F/A-18, d’une flottille d’E2-C Hawkeye et de deux flottilles d’hélicoptères MH-60 Sea Hawk. Il est escorté par le croiseur USS Anzio, deux frégates Harleigh Burke et un ravitailleur.

Après avoir combattu Daech depuis le golfe arabo-persique de décembre à mi-mai, l’USS Truman a continué la lutte depuis la Méditerranée orientale, en catapultant ses aéronefs pour des missions d’appui aux troupes combattant au sol ou de frappes délibérées contre Daech en Syrie et en Irak.

Positionné en piquet radar dans le canal de Syrie, le Forbin a soutenu pendant 15 jours le CSG-8. Partageant sa situation tactique avec le groupe US par liaisons de données, il a permis de fournir un préavis important sur tout ce qui pouvait menacer le groupe aéronaval américain ou ses avions. Après avoir particulièrement apprécié ce positionnement qui confère une réelle profondeur dans l’élaboration de la situation tactique, le contre-amiral Batchelder, commandant le CSG-8, a fait remplacer le Forbin dans cette tâche par l’USS Donal Cook, lorsque le bâtiment a commencé à faire route vers Haïfa.

Pendant cette période, le Forbin a pu bénéficier du soutien logistique du ravitailleur américain USNS Medgar evers qui avait rejoint le CSG-8. Le 10 juin, la frégate française et l’unité américaine ont procédé à un ravitaillement en combustible à la mer.

Les intégrations de bâtiment de défense aérienne dans des groupes aéronavals américains sont régulières. Visant à développer l’interopérabilité entre nos deux marines, elles permettent à chaque fois de démontrer rapidement à nos partenaires américains notre capacité à assumer des responsabilités de commandement et de contrôle dans le domaine de la défense aérienne d’une force navale.

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 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. La frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » est engagée dans l’opération Chammal en mer Méditerranée depuis le mois de mai.

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

Reports that the Forbin was placed from 2 to 14 June 2016 in associated support of the American carrier battle group carrier strike group 8 (CSG-8), which has operated for fifteen days since the Eastern Mediterranean.

Chammal : Le Forbin retrouve le groupe aéronaval américain CSG-8 en Méditerranée Orientale

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Mise à jour : 24/06/2016 10:46

Déployé depuis le 19 mai 2016 dans l’opération Chammal, le Forbin a été placé du 2 au 14 juin 2016 en soutien associé du groupe aéronaval américain Carrier Strike Group 8 (CSG-8), qui a opéré pendant une quinzaine de jours depuis la Méditerranée orientale.

Le Forbin connait bien ce groupe puisqu’il avait déjà été intégré au CSG-8 lors de son passage en Méditerranée en décembre dernier, avant qu’il ne rejoigne le golfe arabo-persique pour opérer aux côtés de la TF473.

Le CSG-8 est constitué autour du porte-avions Harry S. Truman, qui emporte un groupe aérien composé de cinq flottilles de F/A-18, d’une flottille d’E2-C Hawkeye et de deux flottilles d’hélicoptères MH-60 Sea Hawk. Il est escorté par le croiseur USS Anzio, deux frégates Harleigh Burke et un ravitailleur.

Après avoir combattu Daech depuis le golfe arabo-persique de décembre à mi-mai, l’USS Truman a continué la lutte depuis la Méditerranée orientale, en catapultant ses aéronefs pour des missions d’appui aux troupes combattant au sol ou de frappes délibérées contre Daech en Syrie et en Irak.

Positionné en piquet radar dans le canal de Syrie, le Forbin a soutenu pendant 15 jours le CSG-8. Partageant sa situation tactique avec le groupe US par liaisons de données, il a permis de fournir un préavis important sur tout ce qui pouvait menacer le groupe aéronaval américain ou ses avions. Après avoir particulièrement apprécié ce positionnement qui confère une réelle profondeur dans l’élaboration de la situation tactique, le contre-amiral Batchelder, commandant le CSG-8, a fait remplacer le Forbin dans cette tâche par l’USS Donal Cook, lorsque le bâtiment a commencé à faire route vers Haïfa.

Pendant cette période, le Forbin a pu bénéficier du soutien logistique du ravitailleur américain USNS Medgar evers qui avait rejoint le CSG-8. Le 10 juin, la frégate française et l’unité américaine ont procédé à un ravitaillement en combustible à la mer.

Les intégrations de bâtiment de défense aérienne dans des groupes aéronavals américains sont régulières. Visant à développer l’interopérabilité entre nos deux marines, elles permettent à chaque fois de démontrer rapidement à nos partenaires américains notre capacité à assumer des responsabilités de commandement et de contrôle dans le domaine de la défense aérienne d’une force navale.

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 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. La frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » est engagée dans l’opération Chammal en mer Méditerranée depuis le mois de mai.

UK MoD for June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Friday 24 June – Tornados and a Reaper attacked Daesh equipment in northern Iraq, while Typhoons conducted further air support over Fallujah…On Friday 24 June, a Reaper supported an Iraqi offensive near Sharqat, west of Kirkuk. Its crew used a Hellfire missile to destroy an engineering vehicle which was being used to create defences ahead of the Iraqi advance. Tornados patrolled further north and employed a Paveway IV against a mortar position north-west of Mosul’

Typhoons conducted further operations over Fallujah and were called in by the Iraqi army to destroy two machine-gun positions on the northern outskirts of the city. A total of 101 targets have been successfully prosecuted by the RAF in Fallujah and neighbouring areas since the start of the Iraqi operation to liberate the city.

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Friday 24 June – Tornados and a Reaper attacked Daesh equipment in northern Iraq, while Typhoons conducted further air support over Fallujah…On Friday 24 June, a Reaper supported an Iraqi offensive near Sharqat, west of Kirkuk. Its crew used a Hellfire missile to destroy an engineering vehicle which was being used to create defences ahead of the Iraqi advance. Tornados patrolled further north and employed a Paveway IV against a mortar position north-west of Mosul’

Typhoons conducted further operations over Fallujah and were called in by the Iraqi army to destroy two machine-gun positions on the northern outskirts of the city. A total of 101 targets have been successfully prosecuted by the RAF in Fallujah and neighbouring areas since the start of the Iraqi operation to liberate the city.

Danish MoD for June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

Reports 8 missions and 8 bombs dropped (c. 3 strikes) with targets hit in the Iraqi provinces of Ninawa, Salah Ad Din and Al Anbar.

Mission Update

Opdatering fra de danske styrker indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve

Disse opdateringer vil fremadrettet blive offentliggjort på forsvaret.dk sidst i

hver uge. Der vil her være opdateringer fra alle de danske bidrag til kampen mod ISIL.

Kampflybidraget

Danske F-16 kampfly har siden den 17. juni 2016 været indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve. Der er indtil onsdag morgen klokken 0600 fløjet 8 missioner.

De danske fly har i perioden fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål. På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.

Missionerne er foregået over både irakisk territorium og over det østlige Syrien. Der er angrebet mål i de irakiske provinser Ninawa, Salah Ad Din og Al Anbar.

Målene har blandt andet været morterstillinger og tunge maskinkanonstillinger.

Kommentar fra chefen for flybidraget:

– Vi har arbejdet hårdt for at komme på plads, så vi kan løse vores opgave. Flyene kom herned onsdag den 15. juni, og allerede to dage efter fløj vi den første mission. Vores udgangspunkt er, at vi flyver 12 missioner om ugen – medmindre der i særlige situationer er behov for mere. Jeg har været imponeret over, hvordan hele holdet har arbejdet på at få tingene til at fungere her i opstartsfasen, hvor man altid kan støde på udfordringer. Jeg kan mærke, at der er god stemning, og at folk er ved godt mod, udtaler chefen for kampflybidraget, oberst Peter Johan Bødker.

Antal missioner: 8

Antal flyvetimer: Knap 100

Antal præcisionsbomber: 8

Træningsbidraget

I den seneste uge har DANCON gennemført specialistuddannelse for irakiske hærenheder inden for områderne skydning, C-IED (forholdsregler i forhold til improviserede sprængladninger – vejsidebomber) og føreruddannelse.

I denne uge ankommer det første store kontingent af Border Guard Police til

uddannelse. Uddannelsen har til formål at træne irakiske politienheder i militære færdigheder, således politistyrkerne er i stand til at deltage i kampen mod ISIL.

Antal soldater der har gennemgået uddannelse ved danske styrker på Al Assad Air Base: Cirka 4.630

Gennemførte enkeltmandskurser af Hold 3 siden februar: Cirka 6.500

(Samme soldat modtager ofte uddannelse i et større antal fag (kurser). Eksempelvis førstehjælp, skydning, forholdsregler mod IED eller krigens love.)

Radarbidrag

Den danske radar på Al Assad Air Base i Irak har siden den 31. januar leveret input til koalitionens samlede luftovervågningsbillede.

Radarbidraget oplever for tiden forhøjet aktivitetsniveau i luften som følge af

kamphandlingerne i Irak. I weekenden havde operatørerne første gang kontakt til danske F-16 fly. Det er noget helt særligt, da danske radaroperatører og danske kampfly aldrig tidligere har arbejdet sammen i internationale operationer.

Rotation mellem bidragets hold 2 og 3 pågår og forventes afsluttet i den kommende weekend.

Hercules

Det danske Hercules-bidrag ventes at flyve til Ali Al Salem Air Base i Kuwait i slutningen af juni. Herfra skal flyet og dets besætning transportere mandskab og gods til støtte for koalitionens specialoperationsopgaver.

Læs mere om koalitionens gennemførte angreb og opgaver hos US Central Command på www.centcom.mil og www.inherentresolve.mil.

Report Date

June 25, 2016

Notes

Reports 8 missions and 8 bombs dropped (c. 3 strikes) with targets hit in the Iraqi provinces of Ninawa, Salah Ad Din and Al Anbar.

Mission Update

Opdatering fra de danske styrker indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve

Disse opdateringer vil fremadrettet blive offentliggjort på forsvaret.dk sidst i

hver uge. Der vil her være opdateringer fra alle de danske bidrag til kampen mod ISIL.

Kampflybidraget

Danske F-16 kampfly har siden den 17. juni 2016 været indsat i Operation Inherent Resolve. Der er indtil onsdag morgen klokken 0600 fløjet 8 missioner.

De danske fly har i perioden fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål. På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.

Missionerne er foregået over både irakisk territorium og over det østlige Syrien. Der er angrebet mål i de irakiske provinser Ninawa, Salah Ad Din og Al Anbar.

Målene har blandt andet været morterstillinger og tunge maskinkanonstillinger.

Kommentar fra chefen for flybidraget:

– Vi har arbejdet hårdt for at komme på plads, så vi kan løse vores opgave. Flyene kom herned onsdag den 15. juni, og allerede to dage efter fløj vi den første mission. Vores udgangspunkt er, at vi flyver 12 missioner om ugen – medmindre der i særlige situationer er behov for mere. Jeg har været imponeret over, hvordan hele holdet har arbejdet på at få tingene til at fungere her i opstartsfasen, hvor man altid kan støde på udfordringer. Jeg kan mærke, at der er god stemning, og at folk er ved godt mod, udtaler chefen for kampflybidraget, oberst Peter Johan Bødker.

Antal missioner: 8

Antal flyvetimer: Knap 100

Antal præcisionsbomber: 8

Træningsbidraget

I den seneste uge har DANCON gennemført specialistuddannelse for irakiske hærenheder inden for områderne skydning, C-IED (forholdsregler i forhold til improviserede sprængladninger – vejsidebomber) og føreruddannelse.

I denne uge ankommer det første store kontingent af Border Guard Police til

uddannelse. Uddannelsen har til formål at træne irakiske politienheder i militære færdigheder, således politistyrkerne er i stand til at deltage i kampen mod ISIL.

Antal soldater der har gennemgået uddannelse ved danske styrker på Al Assad Air Base: Cirka 4.630

Gennemførte enkeltmandskurser af Hold 3 siden februar: Cirka 6.500

(Samme soldat modtager ofte uddannelse i et større antal fag (kurser). Eksempelvis førstehjælp, skydning, forholdsregler mod IED eller krigens love.)

Radarbidrag

Den danske radar på Al Assad Air Base i Irak har siden den 31. januar leveret input til koalitionens samlede luftovervågningsbillede.

Radarbidraget oplever for tiden forhøjet aktivitetsniveau i luften som følge af

kamphandlingerne i Irak. I weekenden havde operatørerne første gang kontakt til danske F-16 fly. Det er noget helt særligt, da danske radaroperatører og danske kampfly aldrig tidligere har arbejdet sammen i internationale operationer.

Rotation mellem bidragets hold 2 og 3 pågår og forventes afsluttet i den kommende weekend.

Hercules

Det danske Hercules-bidrag ventes at flyve til Ali Al Salem Air Base i Kuwait i slutningen af juni. Herfra skal flyet og dets besætning transportere mandskab og gods til støtte for koalitionens specialoperationsopgaver.

Læs mere om koalitionens gennemførte angreb og opgaver hos US Central Command på www.centcom.mil og www.inherentresolve.mil.