September 18th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday.

In total, one airstrike near an ISIL training camp southeast of Mosul destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle, two ISIL-occupied buildings and a large ISIL ground unit. Another airstrike southeast of Baghdad damaged an ISIL ammunition stockpile. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and assist Iraqi forces in their offensive against ISIL terrorists.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 176 airstrikes across Iraq.

Irak : Participation d’un Atlantique 2 aux missions d’ISR

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Mise à jour : 18/09/2014 15:52

Un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 a effectué aujourd’hui une mission de reconnaissance d’environ 10 heures dans le ciel irakien. Déployé aux Emirats arabes unis depuis le début du mois, cet avion de la Marine nationale effectuait jusqu’alors des vols de reconnaissance maritime dans le Golfe arabo-persique et le nord de l’océan Indien, au titre des missions de connaissance et d’anticipation. Doté notamment de capacités de prise d’images de jour comme de nuit et de moyens de renseignement, cet aéronef appartient à la flottille 23F basée à Lann-Bihoué (Morbihan). Il opère actuellement depuis la base aérienne 104 d’Al Dhafra où il est détaché.

Irak : Participation d’un Atlantique 2 aux missions d’ISR – Crédit : EMA / Armée de l’Air

Deux Rafale de l’escadron de chasse 3/30 « Lorraine » de l’armée de l’air ont également effectué aujourd’hui un vol ISR dans le ciel irakien. Ils étaient équipés, comme pour les missions précédentes, de pod RECO NG.

Pour cette mission d’ISR réalisée sous le contrôle du contre-amiral Beaussant, amiral commandant la zone océan Indien (ALINDIEN), les Rafale et l’Atlantique 2 agissent en complémentarité dans le recueil de renseignement sur les positions tenues par les combattants de Daesch. Cette mission a été effectuée, en étroite coordination avec tous nos alliés présents dans la région.

Cette action conjuguée des moyens permet à la France de renforcer sa capacité d’appréciation autonome de la situation et confirme, comme l’a énoncé M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, ministre de la Défense lors de son déplacement du 15 septembre dernier sur la base aérienne d’Al Dhafra, la détermination de la France à s’engager avec ses alliés dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste Daesch en Irak.

Sept. 17th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq using a mix of fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes Tuesday and Wednesday.

In total, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle northwest of the Haditha Dam, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles northwest of Irbil, and four airstrikes southwest of Baghdad destroyed several small ISIL ground units and a small boat on the Euphrates River that was re-supplying ISIL forces in the area. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and help Iraqi forces on the offensive against ISIL terrorists.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 174 airstrikes across Iraq.

Sept. 16th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq using fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Monday and Tuesday southwest of Baghdad and northwest of Irbil.

In total, two airstrikes northwest of Irbil destroyed an ISIL armed truck and an ISIL fighting position, while three airstrikes southwest of Baghdad damaged an ISIL truck and destroyed an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery piece, a small ISIL ground unit and two small boats on the Euphrates River that were re-supplying ISIL forces in the area. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and help Iraqi forces on the offensive against ISIL terrorists.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 167 airstrikes across Iraq.

Irak : premier vol de reconnaissance aérienne (actualisé)

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Mise à jour : 16/09/2014 09:51

Le 15 septembre 2014, deux avions Rafale de l’armée de l’Air ont décollé de la base aérienne française 104 d’Al Dhafra, aux Emirats arabes unis, pour effectuer un vol de reconnaissance au-dessus de l’Irak.

Irak : premier vol de reconnaissance aérienne (actualisé)

Pour cette mission d’ISR (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance), les Rafales étaient chacun équipés d’un pod RECO NG. Situé sous l’appareil, cet instrument permet le recueil d’images numériques à haute et basse altitudes, la prise de vue à grande vitesse de jour comme de nuit et la surveillance vidéo.

Réalisée sous le contrôle tactique du contre-amiral Beaussant, amiral commandant la zone océan Indien (ALINDIEN), cette mission a été effectuée en étroite coordination avec les autorités irakiennes et nos alliés présents dans la région.

Le 13 septembre, un renfort en capacités de renseignement avait été acheminé aux EAU par avion A400M sur décision du général d’armée Pierre de Villiers, chef d’état-major des armées. Une quarantaine de militaires et du matériel de renseignement ont ainsi été projetés depuis la base aérienne 123 d’Orléans-Bricy. Le lendemain, dimanche 14 septembre, un avion ravitailleur C135 ralliait la base française d’Al Dhafra depuis la base aérienne 125 d’Istres.

En visite aux Emirats arabes unis après son déplacement en Irak aux côtés du Président de la République et du ministre des Affaires étrangères, M. Jean-Yves Le Drian, ministre de la Défense, s’est adressé aux militaires français de la base d’Al Dhafra peu de temps avant le départ des Rafale. Il a rappelé la détermination de la France au moment où s’ouvre à Paris une conférence internationale sur l’Irak.

Le vol d’ISR réalisé aujourd’hui est le premier vol français de ce type effectué au-dessus de l’Irak. Des missions similaires pourraient être effectuées dans les jours à venir. Il s’agit pour les armées françaises d’acquérir du renseignement sur le groupe terroriste Daesh et renforcer notre capacité d’appréciation autonome de la situation.

Les forces françaises aux Emirats arabes unis (FFEAU) participent au dispositif des forces de présence des armées françaises. Elles sont constituées d’un état-major de niveau opératif, de la base navale d’Abu Dhabi, de la base aérienne 104 d’Al Dhafra et de la 13e DBLE. Les FFEAU assurent une présence permanente aux EAU dans le cadre des accords de défense et animent les relations bilatérales de défense de la France avec ses partenaires régionaux. Elles ont également pour mission de soutenir les moyens militaires déployés dans le golfe arabo-persique et le nord de l’océan Indien, et de permettre l’entrainement et l’aguerrissement des forces en milieu urbain et désertique.

Irak : Deuxième vol de reconnaissance

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Mise à jour : 16/09/2014 19:04

Une patrouille de deux Rafale a effectué aujourd’hui un nouveau vol d’ISR (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance) dans le ciel irakien. Cette mission effectuée en coordination avec les Irakiens, les Emiriens et nos alliés dans la région a durée plus de cinq heures. Elle a nécessité plusieurs ravitaillements en vol qui ont été effectués par un avion ravitailleur français C135.

Irak

D’autres vols de reconnaissance au départ de la base aérienne française 104 d’Al Dhafra, devraient s’effectuer dans les jours à venir.

September 15th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, employing attack and fighter aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Sunday and Monday in support of Iraqi Security Forces near Sinjar and southwest of Baghdad.

The airstrike southwest of Baghdad was the first strike taken as part of our expanded efforts beyond protecting our own people and humanitarian missions to hit ISIL targets as Iraqi forces go on offense, as outlined in the President’s speech last Wednesday.

In total, the strikes destroyed six ISIL vehicles near Sinjar and an ISIL fighting position southwest of Baghdad that was firing on ISF personnel. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and help Iraqi forces on the offensive against ISIL terrorists.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 162 airstrikes across Iraq.

September 13th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, employing attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Friday in support of Iraqi Security Forces near the Mosul Dam.

In total, the strikes destroyed an ISIL mortar emplacement and an ISIL armed vehicle. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

These strikes were conducted under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces acting in furtherance of these objectives while defending their country against ISIL terrorists.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 160 airstrikes across Iraq.

Sept. 12th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Thursday and Friday in support of Iraqi Security Forces near the Mosul Dam and defending Irbil. In total, the strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

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

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 158 airstrikes across Iraq.

September 11th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday near the Mosul Dam in support of Iraqi Security Forces. In total, the strikes destroyed two ISIL machine gun emplacements and an ISIL bunker. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

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

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 156 airstrikes across Iraq.

Sept. 10th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using an attack aircraft to conduct one airstrike Tuesday in support of Iraqi Security Forces’ defense of Irbil operations. The strike destroyed one ISIL armed vehicle in the vicinity of Irbil. The aircraft exited the strike area safely.

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

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 154 airstrikes across Iraq.

September 9th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Monday and Tuesday in support of Iraqi Security Forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha Dam.

In total, the strikes destroyed or damaged eight ISIL armed vehicles, two of which were transporting anti-aircraft artillery; five ISIL vehicles, and one ISIL transport vehicle. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

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

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 153 airstrikes across Iraq.

September 8th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, using a mix of attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct five airstrikes Sunday and Monday in support of Iraqi Security Forces and Sunni tribes protecting the Haditha Dam, and in the defense of Irbil.

The strikes destroyed three ISIL armed vehicles, one of which was carrying anti-aircraft artillery, and a large ISIL ground unit near the Haditha Dam. Separately, an airstrike destroyed one ISIL Humvee near Irbil. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

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

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 148 airstrikes across Iraq.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Running summary:

Defense of Erbil: 24

Support of Sinjar: 13

Support of Mosul Dam: 82

Support of Amirli: 4

Total: 123

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

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

August 30th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter and remotely- piloted aircraft to conduct five airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam.

The strikes destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle, an ISIL fighting position, ISIL weapons, and significantly damaged an ISIL building. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 115 airstrikes across Iraq.

August 30th – At the request of the Government of Iraq, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in support of an operation to deliver humanitarian assistance to address the humanitarian crisis and protect the civilians trapped in Amirli, Iraq at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT today [0330 Aug 31st local time].

Two months ago, hundreds of ISIL terrorists advanced on Amirli cutting off food, water, and medical supplies to thousands of Shia Turkomen living there. ISIL has since blocked many attempts by Iraqi Security Forces and the United Nations from delivering critical supplies to Amirli, threatening the remaining population.

At the request of the Iraqi government, U.S. forces airdropped 109 bundles of much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Amirli, including the Shia Turkomen minority ethnic group. Two U.S. C-17s and two U.S. C-130s airdropped the supplies, delivering approximately 10,500 gallons of fresh drinking water and approximately 7,000 meals ready to eat. In addition, aircraft from Australia, France, and the United Kingdom also dropped humanitarian aid.

To support the delivery of this humanitarian assistance, the U.S. military also conducted three airstrikes in coordination with the isolated Iraqi security forces responsible for protecting Amirli.

Fighter aircraft struck and destroyed three ISIL Humvees, one ISIL armed vehicle, one ISIL checkpoint and one ISIL tank near Amirli. All aircraft safely exited the area.

The President authorized these airstrikes in support of an operation to deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians in the town of Amirli. These operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to address this emerging humanitarian crisis and protect the civilians trapped in Amirli.

U.S Central Command has conducted a total of 118 airstrikes across Iraq.

August 30th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct four airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam.

The strikes destroyed four ISIL armed vehicles, severely damaged another armed vehicle, and destroyed three ISIL support vehicles. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 110 airstrikes across Iraq.

Aug. 29th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter aircraft to conduct five airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam.

The strikes destroyed an ISIL Humvee, a tank, four armed vehicles, an ISIL construction vehicle and severely damaged an ISIL checkpoint. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 106 airstrikes across Iraq.

August 28th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter, attack, and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct three airstrikes in the vicinity of Irbil and the Mosul Dam.

The strikes destroyed an ISIL Humvee, a supply truck, three armored vehicles, and severely damaged an ISIL building. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 101 airstrikes across Iraq.

August 27th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes in the vicinity of Irbil. The two strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and damaged another near Irbil. All aircraft exited the strike area safely…

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 98 airstrikes across Iraq.

August 24th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using attack and remotely- piloted aircraft to conduct two airstrikes in the vicinity of Irbil and Mosul Dam.

One strike destroyed an ISIL humvee near the Mosul Dam and the other strike destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle near Irbil. All aircraft exited the strike area safely…

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 96 airstrikes across Iraq. Of those, 62 have been in support of Iraqi forces near the Mosul Dam.

August 23rd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi security force operations, using fighter aircraft to conduct an airstrike in the vicinity of Mosul Dam. The strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and all aircraft exited the strike area safely.

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 94 airstrikes across Iraq. Of those, 61 have been in support of Iraqi forces near the Mosul Dam.

Aug 22nd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in support of Iraqi Security Force operations, using fighter and attack aircraft to conduct three airstrikes in the vicinity of the Mosul Dam. The strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles and a machine gun emplacement that was firing on Iraqi forces…

Since Aug. 8, U.S. Central Command has conducted a total of 93 airstrikes across Iraq. Of those 93 strikes, 60 have been in support of Iraqi forces near the Mosul Dam.