Military Reports

Military Reports

French MoD for June 19, 2016 – June 20, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 20, 2016

Notes

Reports that on 19 June, a patrol of three Mirage 2000D and a Mirage 2000N has made night a planned strike mission (air ban) northwest of the city of Haditha on the banks of the Euphrates. An important site of arms production was totally destroyed. The ban air missions are often conducted as part of Combined Air Operations (combined mixed air operations), which integrate devices and French allies on common goals. Besides the joint preparation between crews, these missions require great coordination in flight. On June 19, the French crews ensured the command of this combined air operation which, besides the Mirage 2000, included several allied aircraft. Hours later, a joint patrol of two Mirage 2000D and N intervened in support of ISPs, some forty kilometers south of Mosul. ISPs used the French aircraft, which hit enemy entrenchments and a mortar position twice, facilitating the progress of Allied troops.

Chammal : Les Mirage 2000 frappent Daech en Irak

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Deux jours de suite les Mirage 2000 déployés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie ont frappé le groupe terroriste Daech en appui aux Forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI).

Le 19 juin 2016, une patrouille composée de trois Mirage 2000D et d’un Mirage 2000N a réalisé de nuit une mission de frappe planifiée (air interdiction) au nord-ouest de la ville d’Haditha, sur les bords de l’Euphrate. Un important site de production d’armement a ainsi été totalement détruit.

Les missions d’air interdiction sont souvent réalisées dans le cadre d’opérations aériennes combinées (combined mixed air operations), qui intègrent appareils français et alliés sur des objectifs communs. Outre la préparation commune entre équipages, ces missions nécessitent une grande coordination en vol. Le 19 juin les équipages français assuraient le commandement de cette opération aérienne combinée qui, outre les Mirage 2000, comprenait plusieurs avions alliés.

Quelques heures plus tard, une patrouille conjointe de deux Mirage 2000D et N est intervenue en appui des FSI, à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud de Mossoul. Prises sous le feu de combattants de Daech, les FSI ont fait appel aux appareils français, qui ont frappé à deux reprises des retranchements ennemis ainsi qu’une position de mortier, facilitant ainsi la progression des troupes alliées.

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.

Report Date

June 20, 2016

Notes

Reports that on 19 June, a patrol of three Mirage 2000D and a Mirage 2000N has made night a planned strike mission (air ban) northwest of the city of Haditha on the banks of the Euphrates. An important site of arms production was totally destroyed. The ban air missions are often conducted as part of Combined Air Operations (combined mixed air operations), which integrate devices and French allies on common goals. Besides the joint preparation between crews, these missions require great coordination in flight. On June 19, the French crews ensured the command of this combined air operation which, besides the Mirage 2000, included several allied aircraft. Hours later, a joint patrol of two Mirage 2000D and N intervened in support of ISPs, some forty kilometers south of Mosul. ISPs used the French aircraft, which hit enemy entrenchments and a mortar position twice, facilitating the progress of Allied troops.

Chammal : Les Mirage 2000 frappent Daech en Irak

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Deux jours de suite les Mirage 2000 déployés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie ont frappé le groupe terroriste Daech en appui aux Forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI).

Le 19 juin 2016, une patrouille composée de trois Mirage 2000D et d’un Mirage 2000N a réalisé de nuit une mission de frappe planifiée (air interdiction) au nord-ouest de la ville d’Haditha, sur les bords de l’Euphrate. Un important site de production d’armement a ainsi été totalement détruit.

Les missions d’air interdiction sont souvent réalisées dans le cadre d’opérations aériennes combinées (combined mixed air operations), qui intègrent appareils français et alliés sur des objectifs communs. Outre la préparation commune entre équipages, ces missions nécessitent une grande coordination en vol. Le 19 juin les équipages français assuraient le commandement de cette opération aérienne combinée qui, outre les Mirage 2000, comprenait plusieurs avions alliés.

Quelques heures plus tard, une patrouille conjointe de deux Mirage 2000D et N est intervenue en appui des FSI, à une quarantaine de kilomètres au sud de Mossoul. Prises sous le feu de combattants de Daech, les FSI ont fait appel aux appareils français, qui ont frappé à deux reprises des retranchements ennemis ainsi qu’une position de mortier, facilitant ainsi la progression des troupes alliées.

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.

  • Members of the third rotation of Task Group Taji deployed to Iraq during May and June 2016 on their mission to train Iraqi Security Forces to defeat Daesh terrorism (Aus DoD)

CJTF–OIR for June 19, 2016 – June 20, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 20, 2016

On June 19, 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 11 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, 10 strikes struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

* Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, one strike [1 British?] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL rocket cache, and two ISIL rocket rails.

* Near Fallujah, two strikes [1-2 British] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 17 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, five ISIL heavy machine guns, eight ISIL light machine guns, and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British? 1-2 French] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL weapons and foreign fighter support facility and destroyed an ISIL tunnel, two ISIL assembly areas, and an ISIL command and control node and suppressed an ISIL rocket firing position.

* Near Ramadi, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL boat, an ISIL bed down location, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL staging area.

* Near Rawah, two strikes struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) factory and an ISIL improvised weapons factory.

Report Date

June 20, 2016

Report Summary

  • 23 total strikes
  • 12 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 23 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (8929 – 8939)
  • 12 in Syria (4255 – 4266)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, France

On June 19, 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 11 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 19, 2016
Syria: 12 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Manbij, 10 strikes struck six separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.
Near Mar’a, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system.

Iraq

Near Bayji, one strike [1 British?] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL rocket cache, and two ISIL rocket rails.
Near Fallujah, two strikes [1-2 British] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 17 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, five ISIL heavy machine guns, eight ISIL light machine guns, and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British? 1-2 French] struck a large ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL weapons and foreign fighter support facility and destroyed an ISIL tunnel, two ISIL assembly areas, and an ISIL command and control node and suppressed an ISIL rocket firing position.
Near Ramadi, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL boat, an ISIL bed down location, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL staging area.
Near Rawah, two strikes struck an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) factory and an ISIL improvised weapons factory.

Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

CS234

LOCATION

الثورة‎, Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Raqqa, Syria

Between 10 and 16 civilians including one woman were killed and 30-35 injured in airstrikes on Tabaqa – though reports are conflicted as to whether the Coalition, Russia or the Assad regime carried out the attacks. However, the majority of the sources allege Russia was responsible. LCCSY, Syria 2011 and the Syrian Revolution all named

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 16
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
30–35
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
Named victims
8 named
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Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

CS233

LOCATION

منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was killed and 10 others injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike on a transport bus in the Manbij countryside, according to local sources. Shaam News reported: “Battles are still raging between the SDF and IS in which people were killed on both sides amidst intense coalition raids on the eastern and southern entrances

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

RS922

LOCATION

Castello Road, Aleppo, Syria

Three civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on the Al Castello Road north of Aleppo city, according to local media – though it is unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that a media activist and IT Engineering student at the Free Aleppo University died

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
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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Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

RS921

LOCATION

كفر ناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian woman was reported dead after Russian warplanes allegedly attacked the Kafr Naha neighbourhood. A reporter writing for Smart news said that “the woman was killed and her child injured along with seven other civilians” when “Russian warplanes targeted a town in the western countryside Kafr Naha”, using “stereochemistry missiles and cluster bombs”. RadioAlKul tweeted that

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–7
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
1 named
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Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

RS920

LOCATION

أورم الكبرى, Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

Between two and three civilians including two children died in an airstrike on Urma al Kubra, according to local media. The majority of sources including RadioAlKul and QasiounNewsAR blamed Russia. Other sources such as Alburak News have not identified the planes, though they said that “cluster bombs” had been used in the attack. The two

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2 children)
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 19, 2016

Incident Code

RS919

LOCATION

الأبزيمو, Al Ibzimo, Aleppo, Syria

Multiple sources reported the death of five children in Al Ibzimo town, Aleppo, though the highest number recorded dead is eight civilians in a article by futureTv news. Most sources blamed Russia, though there was also an allegations against the Assad regime. Both the Syrian Network for Human Rights and Shaam News Network said Russia

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
(5–7 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
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
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 19, 2016

Incident Code

RS918

LOCATION

الثورة‎, Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Raqqa, Syria

A major civilian casualty event took place on al Tabaqa city in the Ar Raqqah countryside, reportedly killing at least six civilians and wounding as many as 40, including women and children. Sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Wwalfwasel reported that “more than 40 people” were killed, however

Summary

First published
June 19, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 40
(1–2 children1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
30–35
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

CJTF–OIR for June 18, 2016 – June 19, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 19, 2016

On June 18, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 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 rocket artillery and bomber, ground-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 Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed three ISIL oil well heads.

* Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes struck two ISIL-used bridges and an ISIL staging area.

* Near Ayn Isa, one strike destroyed two ISIL rocket systems.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Manbij, nine strikes [1 British] struck nine separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 11 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes struck an ISIL bed down facility and an ISIL staging area and destroyed an ISIL bunker.

* Near Bayji, two strikes [1 British?] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL recoilless rifle, and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Fallujah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 22 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, 10 ISIL heavy machine guns, seven ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL recoilless rifle, three ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems, and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL assembly area.

* Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL oil headquarters.

* Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL assembly area, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL command and control node and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Ramadi, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL boat, and an ISIL light machine gun and damaged a separate ISIL boat.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike struck two separate ISIL foreign fighter command posts.

Report Date

June 19, 2016

Report Summary

  • 34 total strikes
  • 16 in Syria
  • 18 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 34 total strikes
  • 18 in Iraq (8911 – 8928)
  • 16 in Syria (4239 – 4254)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 18, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 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 rocket artillery and bomber, ground-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 18, 2016
Syria: 16 strikes
Iraq: 18 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed three ISIL oil well heads.
Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes struck two ISIL-used bridges and an ISIL staging area.
Near Ayn Isa, one strike destroyed two ISIL rocket systems.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Manbij, nine strikes [1 British] struck nine separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 11 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes struck an ISIL bed down facility and an ISIL staging area and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
Near Bayji, two strikes [1 British?] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL recoilless rifle, and an ISIL mortar system.
Near Fallujah, four strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 22 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, 10 ISIL heavy machine guns, seven ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL recoilless rifle, three ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems, and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL assembly area.
Near Mosul, one strike struck an ISIL oil headquarters.
Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL assembly area, an ISIL weapons cache, and an ISIL command and control node and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Ramadi, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL boat, and an ISIL light machine gun and damaged a separate ISIL boat.
Near Tal Afar, one strike struck two separate ISIL foreign fighter command posts.

UK MoD for June 18, 2016 – June 19, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 19, 2016

Saturday 18 June – Tornados destroyed a Daesh foreign fighters headquarters complex in north-western Iraq, whilst Reapers engaged terrorists five times in the north of the country, as well as a target in Syria…A second Reaper operated in the same area [Bayji] the following day [18 June], supporting an offensive by Iraqi forces. It used four Hellfires and a GBU-12 guided bomb to successfully engage three armed pick-up trucks which were firing at the Iraqi troops, a fourth vehicle and a trench position. In north-west Iraq, in Harunah, two pairs of Tornado GR4s, armed with eight 1000lb Enhanced Paveway IIs conducted a pre-planned strike on a complex of buildings which had been identified by intelligence as a headquarters, accommodation and weapons facility for Daesh foreign fighters. All four target buildings were destroyed. Another Reaper patrolled over Syria and attacked a Daesh vehicle south-west of Manbij, destroying it with a Hellfire missile.

Report Date

June 19, 2016

Saturday 18 June – Tornados destroyed a Daesh foreign fighters headquarters complex in north-western Iraq, whilst Reapers engaged terrorists five times in the north of the country, as well as a target in Syria…A second Reaper operated in the same area [Bayji] the following day [18 June], supporting an offensive by Iraqi forces. It used four Hellfires and a GBU-12 guided bomb to successfully engage three armed pick-up trucks which were firing at the Iraqi troops, a fourth vehicle and a trench position. In north-west Iraq, in Harunah, two pairs of Tornado GR4s, armed with eight 1000lb Enhanced Paveway IIs conducted a pre-planned strike on a complex of buildings which had been identified by intelligence as a headquarters, accommodation and weapons facility for Daesh foreign fighters. All four target buildings were destroyed. Another Reaper patrolled over Syria and attacked a Daesh vehicle south-west of Manbij, destroying it with a Hellfire missile.

  • Soldiers attach a rocket to a Dutch F-16. (Dutch MoD)

Incident date

June 18, 2016

Incident Code

RS917

LOCATION

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

Multiple sources, including LCCSY, and a video by Halab TV, reported a female civilian was killed in raids on Kafr Hamra. Umayyapress news reported that ‘more than two dozen airstrikes’ took place on Kafr Hamra, and pointed to both the regime and Russia. In a facebook post by LCCSY Russian action was also directly blamed for this

Summary

First published
June 18, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
5
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 18, 2016

Incident Code

RS916

LOCATION

حريتان, Al Harameis, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

Three or four children died following airstrikes on Al Harmeis, Hraitan city, Aleppo governorate. There are contradictions in the sources obtained as some alleged that the regime was responsible; moreover, a significant number of reports did not apportion blame. Later reports said the death toll rose to four children, while Syrian Press Center alleged eight

Summary

First published
June 18, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3–4 children)
Civilians reported injured
8
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

June 18, 2016

Incident Code

RS915

LOCATION

الهزيمة, Al Hazimah, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian died at midday on June 18th, after incurring injuries from alleged Russian airstrikes on Hazima village, northern Ar Raqqah, local media reported. Baladi News said that the man died, “as a result of military aviation targeting al Hazima  village” in the midst of “great destruction in the region”. Though Baladi did not specify that the

Summary

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

CJTF–OIR for June 17, 2016 – June 18, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 18, 2016

On June 17, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria

and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes using bomber, attack, 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 bomber, ground-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 Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed nine ISIL oil well heads.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike struck an ISIL-used logistics route.

* Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes struck an ISIL-used logistics route and an ISIL-used culvert.

* Near Manbij, eight strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).

* Near Mar’a, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL command and control node and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL mortar system.


Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.

* Near Al Huwayjah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL assembly areas.

* Near Bayji, two strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Fallujah, two strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL VBIED factory, and an ISIL improvised weapons factory and destroyed 15 ISIL fighting positions, eight ISIL heavy machine guns, five ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL recoilless rifle, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system, and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Kisik, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL bunker.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes struck an ISIL weapons storage facility and denied ISIL access to terrain.

* Near Ramadi, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL boat and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

Report Date

June 18, 2016

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 16 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (8900 – 8910)
  • 16 in Syria (4223 – 4238)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 17, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria

and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes using bomber, attack, 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 bomber, ground-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 17, 2016
Syria: 16 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed nine ISIL oil well heads.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike struck an ISIL-used logistics route.
Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes struck an ISIL-used logistics route and an ISIL-used culvert.
Near Manbij, eight strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED).
Near Mar’a, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL command and control node and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL mortar system.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.
Near Al Huwayjah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL assembly areas.
Near Bayji, two strikes [1 British] struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL mortar system.
Near Fallujah, two strikes struck a large ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL VBIED factory, and an ISIL improvised weapons factory and destroyed 15 ISIL fighting positions, eight ISIL heavy machine guns, five ISIL light machine guns, an ISIL recoilless rifle, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system, and an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kisik, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
Near Qayyarah, two strikes struck an ISIL weapons storage facility and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Ramadi, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL boat and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

UK MoD for June 17, 2016 – June 18, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 18, 2016

Friday 17 June – A Reaper attacked two terrorist targets in northern Iraq…Friday 17 June saw an RAF Reaper patrolling over northern Iraq, north of Bayji. The Reaper’s crew identified a large mortar and a Daesh truck, both were destroyed by Hellfire missiles.

Report Date

June 18, 2016

Friday 17 June – A Reaper attacked two terrorist targets in northern Iraq…Friday 17 June saw an RAF Reaper patrolling over northern Iraq, north of Bayji. The Reaper’s crew identified a large mortar and a Daesh truck, both were destroyed by Hellfire missiles.

Incident date

June 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS913

LOCATION

الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria

Two named civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on al Bab, according to local media. Activists speaking to syrianpc news  said that Russian warplanes launched strikes on residential buildings in the city of Al Bab, killing two civilians and wounding five others. A number of sources which reported the incident did not identify the

Summary

First published
June 17, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
5
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
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Incident date

June 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS914

LOCATION

عطشان, Al Atshan, Hama, Syria

Reports said that five civilians including three children and two women died in a refugee camp for displaced persons near A’tshan in the northern Hama countryside. The majority of sources including numerous independent tweets have attributed this offensive with Russia. Aljazeera said that Moscow was responsible, reporting that victims were “killed in a Russian aerial bombardment

Summary

First published
June 17, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(3 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

June 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS912

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Shiekhoun, Idlib, Syria

Multiple sources reported that a woman died and five other civilians wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun. The syriannewsdesk, and Halab Today TV were among sources that blamed the attacks on Russian warplanes, specifying the use of cluster bombs. The Shaam News Network reported that some of those injured involved “cases of amputation due to

Summary

First published
June 17, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
5–8
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
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS911 CS232

LOCATION

المنصورة, Al Mansoura, Raqqa, Syria

Between three and five civilians died and up to 17 others were wounded in an airstrike on Al Mansoura village, according to local media. Multiple reports said a strike hit a car travelling along the al Rasafa road and killed those inside. It was unclear who was responsible for the deaths, with allegations against Russia,

Summary

First published
June 17, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
Civilians reported injured
2–17
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Unknown, US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS910

LOCATION

الثورة‎, Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Raqqa, Syria

Multiple sources reported Russian warplanes carried out strikes in the region of Ar Raqqah and Al Tabaqa, reportedly killing 13 or more people and injuring up to 20. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently identifed eight locations: Near the al Hamza mosque Near the al Rahma mosque The first neighbourhood at the entrance of al Bahira

Summary

First published
June 17, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 13
(3 children4 women)
Civilians reported injured
17–20
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, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for June 16, 2016 – June 17, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 17, 2016

On June 16, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using bomber, attack, 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, attack, ground-attack, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Manbij, 10 strikes struck nine separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Mar

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Report Summary

  • 10 total strikes
  • 10 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 10 in Iraq (8890 – 8899)
  • 12 in Syria (4211 – 4222)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 16, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using bomber, attack, 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, attack, ground-attack, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

June 16, 2016
Syria: 10 strikes
Near Manbij, 10 strikes struck nine separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL mortar system.

Near Mar

UK MoD for June 16, 2016 – June 17, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Thursday 16 June – Typhoons provided close air support to Iraqi forces fighting to liberate Fallujah…With Iraqi forces making steady progress pushing into Fallujah, two flights of Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s contributed to the coalition’s air support provided on Thursday 16 June. Our aircraft successfully attacked four Daesh machine-gun positions that were identified by the Iraqi ground forces, using Paveway IV guided bombs.

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Thursday 16 June – Typhoons provided close air support to Iraqi forces fighting to liberate Fallujah…With Iraqi forces making steady progress pushing into Fallujah, two flights of Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s contributed to the coalition’s air support provided on Thursday 16 June. Our aircraft successfully attacked four Daesh machine-gun positions that were identified by the Iraqi ground forces, using Paveway IV guided bombs.

French MoD for June 16, 2016 – June 17, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Notes

Reports 8 strikes destroying 12 Daesh targets. The effort has been focused on support missions to the ground by Iraqi security forces. The missions were primarily carried out in the Fallujah region, but also in the Sinjar region.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 16 June 2016

État-major des armées | 16 juin 2016

IRAK / SYRIE : CHAMMAL

La situation militaire reste marquée par la poursuite des opérations de reconquête des zones occupées par Daech depuis en 2014.

En Irak, Daech ne semble plus en mesure d’opposer de résistance coordonnée à l’avancée des forces de sécurité irakienne (FSI). Les frappes aériennes conduites par la coalition continuent d’infliger de lourdes pertes au groupe terroriste.

Dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, l’action des FSI se concentre sur les opérations de reprise de la ville de Falloujah dont l’isolement est maintenant réalisé. Elles poursuivent leur engagement en direction du centre-ville, où Daech semble concentrer sa résistance.

Dans la vallée du Tigre, Daech est installé dans un dispositif de défense ferme, s’appuyant notamment sur le verrou que constitue la ville de Quayarah. Le groupe terroriste tente par ailleurs de desserrer l’étau qui se resserre sur la ville de Mossoul, en menant des attaques locales en direction de Baïji et de Nasir.

En Syrie, la coalition appuie les opérations de reprise de la ville de Manjib, qui est encerclée depuis le 12 juin dernier.

Face à cette situation, le groupe terroriste continue d’user de la terreur. Dans la semaine, plusieurs attentats ont ainsi frappé la capitale irakienne.

Activités de la force Chammal :

La force Chammal poursuit sa participation à la campagne aérienne ainsi que ses missions de formation et de conseil. Cette semaine la force Chammal a maintenu son effort pour appuyer les opérations terrestres, en particulier dans les zones où les forces irakiennes reconquièrent du terrain et consolident leurs positions.

Au cours de la semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 24 sorties, dont 20 de bombardement et 4 de recueil de renseignement.

Au total 8 frappes

ont permis de détruire

12 objectifs de Daech.

L’effort a été porté sur les missions d’appui au sol des forces de sécurité irakiennes. Les missions se sont portées en priorité dans la région de Falloujah, mais aussi dans la région de Sinjar.

Missions de formation et de conseil :

La semaine a été marquée par la relève des Task Force Narvik et Monsabert, les deux détachements français dédiés à la formation des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Les soldats de la 6e brigade légère blindée (6e BLB) succèdent à ceux de la 11e brigade parachutiste (11° BP).

Leur mandat aura été marqué par une accélération du tempo des opérations des forces irakiennes.

La Task Force Narvik : déployée à Bagdad au sein de l’académie de l’ICTS. Elle dispense une instruction générale (tests de sélection et stage commando) et spécialisée (moniteurs contre-IED, sauvetage de combat, combat en zone urbaine). Très appréciée, cette action bilatérale a conduit les Irakiens à élargir leurs demandes en matière de formation. Depuis le début de l’année 2016, le détachement d’instruction opérationnel a participé à la formation de près de 1350 stagiaires avec la Coalition

La Task Force Monsabert : sa mission est davantage tournée vers le conseil des cadres de l’état-major de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne. Depuis le début de son déploiement, la Task force Monsabert a prodigué plus de 1 800 heures de conseil dans les domaines des opérations, du renseignement, de l’emploi des armes d’appui (génie et artillerie), de la logistique et des transmissions. Elle a également réalisé près de 90 stages au profit de 700 cadres de la 6e division dans les domaines du contre-IED, du secourisme de combat, du combat antichar, du tir ou du combat rapproché.

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Notes

Reports 8 strikes destroying 12 Daesh targets. The effort has been focused on support missions to the ground by Iraqi security forces. The missions were primarily carried out in the Fallujah region, but also in the Sinjar region.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 16 June 2016

État-major des armées | 16 juin 2016

IRAK / SYRIE : CHAMMAL

La situation militaire reste marquée par la poursuite des opérations de reconquête des zones occupées par Daech depuis en 2014.

En Irak, Daech ne semble plus en mesure d’opposer de résistance coordonnée à l’avancée des forces de sécurité irakienne (FSI). Les frappes aériennes conduites par la coalition continuent d’infliger de lourdes pertes au groupe terroriste.

Dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, l’action des FSI se concentre sur les opérations de reprise de la ville de Falloujah dont l’isolement est maintenant réalisé. Elles poursuivent leur engagement en direction du centre-ville, où Daech semble concentrer sa résistance.

Dans la vallée du Tigre, Daech est installé dans un dispositif de défense ferme, s’appuyant notamment sur le verrou que constitue la ville de Quayarah. Le groupe terroriste tente par ailleurs de desserrer l’étau qui se resserre sur la ville de Mossoul, en menant des attaques locales en direction de Baïji et de Nasir.

En Syrie, la coalition appuie les opérations de reprise de la ville de Manjib, qui est encerclée depuis le 12 juin dernier.

Face à cette situation, le groupe terroriste continue d’user de la terreur. Dans la semaine, plusieurs attentats ont ainsi frappé la capitale irakienne.

Activités de la force Chammal :

La force Chammal poursuit sa participation à la campagne aérienne ainsi que ses missions de formation et de conseil. Cette semaine la force Chammal a maintenu son effort pour appuyer les opérations terrestres, en particulier dans les zones où les forces irakiennes reconquièrent du terrain et consolident leurs positions.

Au cours de la semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 24 sorties, dont 20 de bombardement et 4 de recueil de renseignement.

Au total 8 frappes

ont permis de détruire

12 objectifs de Daech.

L’effort a été porté sur les missions d’appui au sol des forces de sécurité irakiennes. Les missions se sont portées en priorité dans la région de Falloujah, mais aussi dans la région de Sinjar.

Missions de formation et de conseil :

La semaine a été marquée par la relève des Task Force Narvik et Monsabert, les deux détachements français dédiés à la formation des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Les soldats de la 6e brigade légère blindée (6e BLB) succèdent à ceux de la 11e brigade parachutiste (11° BP).

Leur mandat aura été marqué par une accélération du tempo des opérations des forces irakiennes.

La Task Force Narvik : déployée à Bagdad au sein de l’académie de l’ICTS. Elle dispense une instruction générale (tests de sélection et stage commando) et spécialisée (moniteurs contre-IED, sauvetage de combat, combat en zone urbaine). Très appréciée, cette action bilatérale a conduit les Irakiens à élargir leurs demandes en matière de formation. Depuis le début de l’année 2016, le détachement d’instruction opérationnel a participé à la formation de près de 1350 stagiaires avec la Coalition

La Task Force Monsabert : sa mission est davantage tournée vers le conseil des cadres de l’état-major de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne. Depuis le début de son déploiement, la Task force Monsabert a prodigué plus de 1 800 heures de conseil dans les domaines des opérations, du renseignement, de l’emploi des armes d’appui (génie et artillerie), de la logistique et des transmissions. Elle a également réalisé près de 90 stages au profit de 700 cadres de la 6e division dans les domaines du contre-IED, du secourisme de combat, du combat antichar, du tir ou du combat rapproché.

French MoD for June 16, 2016 – June 17, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 17, 2016

Notes

French aircraft stationed in Jordan and the Persian Gulf, have been involved for days in support of ground fighting for the liberation of Fallujah involving troops trained by the French military Baghdad.

Chammal : La force appuie les forces irakienne pour la bataille de Falloujah

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Les aéronefs français de la force Chammal, stationnés en Jordanie et dans le golfe Arabo-persique, participent depuis plusieurs jours à l’appui des combats au sol pour la libération de la ville de Falloujah à laquelle participent des troupes formées par les militaires français à Bagdad.

Située à soixante kilomètres de Bagdad, dans la province d’Al-Anbar, Falloujah est devenue l’une des principales places fortes des djihadistes dans le pays. Elle constitue un enjeu aussi crucial que symbolique pour les Forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI). Tombée aux mains du groupe terroriste Daech en janvier 2014, avant même leur offensive générale en Irak, Falloujah fait l’objet d’un siège depuis plusieurs mois.

Les FSI ont lancé le 23 mai une grande offensive dans l’objectif de reprendre la ville, avec l’appui des forces aériennes de la coalition internationale. Le 22 mai, quatre Mirage 2000D stationnés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie et équipés de missiles SCALP (système de croisière autonome à longue portée) ont frappé et détruit un site de production d’armement et d’explosifs à Falloujah. Cette mission planifiée a été menée en préalable à l’offensive des FSI.

Entre le 23 mai et le 30 mai, Mirage 2000D et Rafale ont multiplié les missions d’appui au sol (close air support) au profit des forces amies. Mitrailleuses lourdes, positions de mortiers et combattants terroristes retranchés dans des bâtiments ont ainsi fait l’objet de nombreuses frappes aériennes qui ont permis de faciliter la progression des colonnes irakiennes dans la ville.

Parmi les troupes irakiennes engagées au sol, la 24e brigade de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne s’est illustrée, en progressant rapidement et avec efficacité autour de la ville sur d’importants objectifs tenus par Daech.

La Task ForceMonsabert à Bagdad, qui participe au programme de la coalition « advise and assist », conseille et assiste les cadres de la 6eme division d’infanterie irakienne dans leurs travaux de planification des opérations. Cette formation porte essentiellement sur les domaines du renseignement, de l’emploi des appuis (démineurs, artillerie, etc.) et de la coordination aéroterrestre.

La bataille de Falloujah continue : ville d’une importante valeur stratégique, sa libération permettrait d’accroitre la sécurité à Bagdad située à proximité immédiate et de concentrer les efforts des FSI et de la coalition vers Mossoul, « capitale » de Daech en Irak.

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, huit Mirage 2000 D et N) 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

June 17, 2016

Notes

French aircraft stationed in Jordan and the Persian Gulf, have been involved for days in support of ground fighting for the liberation of Fallujah involving troops trained by the French military Baghdad.

Chammal : La force appuie les forces irakienne pour la bataille de Falloujah

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Les aéronefs français de la force Chammal, stationnés en Jordanie et dans le golfe Arabo-persique, participent depuis plusieurs jours à l’appui des combats au sol pour la libération de la ville de Falloujah à laquelle participent des troupes formées par les militaires français à Bagdad.

Située à soixante kilomètres de Bagdad, dans la province d’Al-Anbar, Falloujah est devenue l’une des principales places fortes des djihadistes dans le pays. Elle constitue un enjeu aussi crucial que symbolique pour les Forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI). Tombée aux mains du groupe terroriste Daech en janvier 2014, avant même leur offensive générale en Irak, Falloujah fait l’objet d’un siège depuis plusieurs mois.

Les FSI ont lancé le 23 mai une grande offensive dans l’objectif de reprendre la ville, avec l’appui des forces aériennes de la coalition internationale. Le 22 mai, quatre Mirage 2000D stationnés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie et équipés de missiles SCALP (système de croisière autonome à longue portée) ont frappé et détruit un site de production d’armement et d’explosifs à Falloujah. Cette mission planifiée a été menée en préalable à l’offensive des FSI.

Entre le 23 mai et le 30 mai, Mirage 2000D et Rafale ont multiplié les missions d’appui au sol (close air support) au profit des forces amies. Mitrailleuses lourdes, positions de mortiers et combattants terroristes retranchés dans des bâtiments ont ainsi fait l’objet de nombreuses frappes aériennes qui ont permis de faciliter la progression des colonnes irakiennes dans la ville.

Parmi les troupes irakiennes engagées au sol, la 24e brigade de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne s’est illustrée, en progressant rapidement et avec efficacité autour de la ville sur d’importants objectifs tenus par Daech.

La Task ForceMonsabert à Bagdad, qui participe au programme de la coalition « advise and assist », conseille et assiste les cadres de la 6eme division d’infanterie irakienne dans leurs travaux de planification des opérations. Cette formation porte essentiellement sur les domaines du renseignement, de l’emploi des appuis (démineurs, artillerie, etc.) et de la coordination aéroterrestre.

La bataille de Falloujah continue : ville d’une importante valeur stratégique, sa libération permettrait d’accroitre la sécurité à Bagdad située à proximité immédiate et de concentrer les efforts des FSI et de la coalition vers Mossoul, « capitale » de Daech en Irak.

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, huit Mirage 2000 D et N) 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

June 16, 2016

Incident Code

CS231

LOCATION

النواجة, Al Nawaja, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian, named as Nidal Juma’a, died in an alleged Coalition raid on the village of Al Nawaja, according to local sources. Manbij is Mother of The World did not say who was responsible for the raid, but reported: “the citizen Nidal Juma’a al Sam’o from the village of al Nawaja in the eastern Manbij

Summary

First published
June 16, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
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Incident date

June 16, 2016

Incident Code

RS909

LOCATION

ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Syria

A single source, Shaam News Network, reported civilians killed and wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes on various locations in Aleppo. The report stated, “In the stricken city of Aleppo Russian aircraft and Assad’s helicopters have carried out raids on the neighborhoods of al Maysar, Bani Zeid, Altarab,  Bab al-Nairab, Alsakhur, Hanano residences, Al Hawooz roundabout,

Summary

First published
June 16, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

June 16, 2016

Incident Code

RS908

LOCATION

Castello Road, Aleppo, Syria

The Syrian news desk reported that three civilians were killed in an overnight offensive on Castello Road. The people killed were travelling down this road in a car, according to this source and others. The Syrian news desk reported that  victims had been unable to evacuate the area during the daytime ‘due to regime troops

Summary

First published
June 16, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
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
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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CJTF–OIR for June 15, 2016 – June 16, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 16, 2016

On June 15, 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 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, ground-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 Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed four ISIL oil well heads.

* Near Manbij, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, and six ISIL command and control nodes.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes destroyed an ISIL bunker and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL oil compound.

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

* Near Fallujah, three strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), two ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems, and an ISIL recoilless rifle and denied ISIL access to terrain.

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

* Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL foreign fighter weapons storage facility.

* Near Mosul, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.

* Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL VBIED facility and destroyed four ISIL assembly areas, two ISIL mortar systems, five ISIL vehicles, two ISIL tunnel systems, two ISIL bunkers, and an ISIL command and control node.

* Near Ramadi, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system, and an ISIL light machine gun.

* Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed eight ISIL rocket systems and an ISIL assembly area and suppressed a separate ISIL tactical unit.

Report Date

June 16, 2016

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 7 in Syria
  • 20 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 20 in Iraq (8870 – 8889)
  • 7 in Syria (4204 – 4210)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 15, 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 20 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using rocket artillery and bomber, ground-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 15, 2016
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 20 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed four ISIL oil well heads.
Near Manbij, six strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, and six ISIL command and control nodes.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, two strikes destroyed an ISIL bunker and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL oil compound.
Near Bayji, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.
Near Fallujah, three strikes [1 British] struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed 10 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), two ISIL rocket propelled grenade systems, and an ISIL recoilless rifle and denied ISIL access to terrain.
Near Haditha, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Kisik, one strike struck an ISIL foreign fighter weapons storage facility.
Near Mosul, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
Near Qayyarah, five strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and an ISIL VBIED facility and destroyed four ISIL assembly areas, two ISIL mortar systems, five ISIL vehicles, two ISIL tunnel systems, two ISIL bunkers, and an ISIL command and control node.
Near Ramadi, one strike struck a large ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL staging area, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL rocket propelled grenade system, and an ISIL light machine gun.
Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed eight ISIL rocket systems and an ISIL assembly area and suppressed a separate ISIL tactical unit.
  • A French Air Force Mirage 2000 receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq, June 15, 2016 [US Air Force]

UK MoD for June 15, 2016 – June 16, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 16, 2016

Wednesday 15 June – Typhoons destroyed seven terrorist teams during continued fighting in Fallujah…Two Typhoon flights saw action over Fallujah on Wednesday 14 [15] June, and between them they conducted seven successful attacks with Paveway IVs. Again all were in very close support of Iraqi ground forces, accounting for terrorist teams armed with heavy weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, and a 23mm anti-aircraft gun.

Report Date

June 16, 2016

Wednesday 15 June – Typhoons destroyed seven terrorist teams during continued fighting in Fallujah…Two Typhoon flights saw action over Fallujah on Wednesday 14 [15] June, and between them they conducted seven successful attacks with Paveway IVs. Again all were in very close support of Iraqi ground forces, accounting for terrorist teams armed with heavy weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, and a 23mm anti-aircraft gun.