Civilian Casualties

1 – 3

(1 child1–2 men)

4–5

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

خان شيخون,, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

One named adult male civilian died and several others were wounded in alleged Russian or regime artillery shelling on Khan Sheikhoun on February 28th, 2019, local media reported. Most sources blamed regime forces stationed at Qabariya camp, though Smart – citing activists – pointed to Russian forces. According to Orient News, “Assad militia targeted the city

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(1 man)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

French MoD for February 20, 2019 – February 26, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 26, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Notes

For February 20th to 26th, French MoD report Task Force Wagram carried out two firing missions from the Iraqi territory. Aircraft conducted 24 sorties but there were no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
En moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les combats menés par les Forces démocratiques syriennes, appuyées par la coalition, se poursuivent autour de la ville de Baghouz.

Poursuite des actions en Irak

La situation sécuritaire reste sous contrôle. Les Forces de sécurité intérieures poursuivent leur effort dans la lutte contre Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas a évolué.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force (TF) Wagram continue d’appuyer les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech au sud de la ville d’Hajin.

La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien 2 missions de tir (soit 2 missions d’aveuglement – bilan du 20 au 26 février inclus).

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 24 sorties aériennes (bilan du 20 au 26 février inclus). Les Rafale français n’ont pas conduit de frappe cette semaine.

LOCATION

Airstrike and/or Artillery

A civilian man and a woman died and up to six civilians were wounded in alleged regime or Russian air and artillery strikes on Khan Sheikhoun on February 24th, 2019, according to sources on the ground. @abuhuzaifa_ noted “5 days of continuous and daily shelling of my city”, stating that the smell of blood was everywhere.

Summary

1 – 2

(1 woman1 man)

2–6

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

LOCATION

In renewed artillery shelling on Khan Sheikhoun, up to seven civilians died, and between six and 15 were wounded, according to local media. Sources were conflicted regarding who was to blame – though the majority pointed to the regime. Sources reported that the Syrian regime were stationed at Kubaybat al-Huda camp in the eastern suburb

Summary

(1–2 children1–2 women1 man)

4 – 7

6–15

8 named

معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Al Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

CJTF–OIR for February 10, 2019 – February 23, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 23, 2019

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary Feb. 10 – 23, 2019

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of Daesh.

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of Daesh to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Feb. 10 – 23, 2019, CJTF-OIR conducted 211 strikes consisting of 451 engagements against Daesh targets in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted 186 strikes consisting of 426 engagements, engaged 285 Daesh tactical units, and destroyed 189 fighting positions, 50 supply routes, 22 staging areas, 16 boats, 15 vehicles, six tankers for petroleum oil and lubricants, six aircraft operations areas, six vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, four command and control nodes, three weapons caches, three heavy machine guns, three pieces of engineering equipment, two buildings, two tunnels, one cave, one improvised explosive devices facility and one petroleum oil and lubricant storage facility.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 25 strikes consisting of 25 engagements, engaged 19 Daesh tactical units, and destroyed 18 tunnels and caves.

Between Feb. 10 – 23, 2019, CJTF-OIR detected 342 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the Coalition release, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone Daesh vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of Daesh-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use. Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

CJTF-OIR does not report the number or type of aircraft employed in a strike, the number of munitions dropped in each strike, or the number of individual munition impact points against a target. The information used to compile the daily strike releases is based on ‘Z’ or Greenwich Mean Time.

Report Date

February 23, 2019

Report Summary

211 total strikes
186 in Syria
25 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary Feb. 10 - 23, 2019

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of Daesh.

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces' operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of Daesh to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh's terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Feb. 10 - 23, 2019, CJTF-OIR conducted 211 strikes consisting of 451 engagements against Daesh targets in Syria and Iraq.

February 10, 2019 – February 23, 2019

Syria: 186 strikes

Iraq: 25 strikes

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 25 strikes consisting of 25 engagements, engaged 19 Daesh tactical units, and destroyed 18 tunnels and caves.

Between Feb. 10 - 23, 2019, CJTF-OIR detected 342 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

UK MoD for February 21, 2019 – February 21, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 21, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Thursday 21 February – Typhoons bombed terrorists in a cave in northern Iraq…

The Royal Air Force has struck two key targets, as the UK supports the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) who are working to clear Daesh from their last small pocket of territory.

British aircraft have delivered air attacks to assist the SDF with operations on the ground, while conducting daily reconnaissance missions around Baghuz, eastern Syria. Coalition aircraft also remain available to assist the Iraqi security forces as necessary, to prevent Daesh from re-establishing a presence in the country.

On Thursday 21 February, two Typhoons were tasked with an attack on a cave in northern Iraq where a group of terrorists had been spotted, some ten miles east of Tal Afar. Coalition surveillance aircraft carefully checked the surrounding countryside for any civilians who might be placed at risk, before the Typhoons used two Paveway IVs to collapse the entrance to the cave.

LOCATION

Two civilians were “lightly injured” in an artillery bombardment of Ma’arat Al Nu’man. While most sources blamed the regime, there was also an allegation against Russia. Footage shows a medical team rushing to the scene immediately after the strike as search operations begin for civilian casualties. None were reported. Another video published shows dogs are

Summary

LOCATION

In a renewed artillery bombardment of Khan Sheikhoun, between four and five civilians were killed, including three from one family, and others were injured, following a strike on a bakery. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame Russia, while others blamed the Syrian regime. Huge fires broke out, according to

Summary

4 – 5

(2–4 children)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

هداج, Hadaj, Al Hassakah, Syria

UK MoD for February 19, 2019 – February 19, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 19, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Tuesday 19 February – Typhoons used a Brimstone 2 missile to destroy a boat used by Daesh on the Euphrates…A further pair of Typhoons patrolled the Euphrates valley on Tuesday 19 February; a boat had been identified as being used by Daesh, and was found by the Typhoons to be moored on the river bank due south of Baghuz Fawqani. A Brimstone 2 missile was employed to deny the terrorists use of the craft, whether to bring in supplies or allow them to set up operations elsewhere. This was the first operational firing of a Brimstone 2 from a Typhoon FGR4, following the aircraft’s recent upgrade.

French MoD for February 13, 2019 – February 19, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 19, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Notes

For Feb 13-19th, France's Task Force Wagram carried out from the territory of Iraq 5 firing missions (ie 2 lighting missions, 3 blinding missions. Aircraft carried out 23 sorties but no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les combats menés par les Forces démocratiques syriennes, appuyées par la coalition, sont toujours en cours. Ils visent en particulier à obtenir la reddition des derniers combattants de Daech retranchés dans leur ultime bastion autour de la ville de Baghouz.

Poursuite des actions en Irak

Les Forces de sécurité intérieures poursuivent leur effort dans la lutte contre Daech en étant engagées dans plusieurs opérations qui peuvent combiner pour certains des moyens de l’armée, de la police, de milices et solliciter l’appui des moyens de la coalition.~

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant a été renforcé récemment avec le déploiement d’un Atlantique 2 ainsi que d’un avion de détection et de contrôle de type Awacs.

Ce dernier, déployé au Qatar début février, est parfaitement intégré au sein de la coalition et a effectué sa première mission de détection et de commandement aéroporté au profit de celle-ci le 15 février dernier. Il s’agit du 12e détachement d’AWACS à être déployé dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force (TF) Wagram continue d’appuyer les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech au sud de la ville d’Hajin.

La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien 5 missions de tir (soit 2 missions d’éclairement, 3 missions d’aveuglement – bilan du 13 au 19 février inclus).

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des operations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 23 sorties aériennes (bilan du 13 au 19 février inclus). Les Rafale français n’ont pas conduit de frappe cette semaine.

LOCATION

Bread salesman Abdul Razzaq Mohammed from the village of Abu Juba was heading to work passing through Hadaj village when he was allegedly shot and hit by Coalition machine gun fire during Coalition operations in the village. Local sources reported he died of the injuries sustained in the strike. No other details are known at

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

(1 man)

Small arms and light weapons

LOCATION

A continuation of artillery shelling on the residential neighbourhood of Khan Sheikhoun meant that between two and 16 civilians were killed, and six or more were wounded, following another “massacre” on the 15th of February. Sources were conflicted as too who was to blame. Most attributed blame the Syrian regime, however, some also blamed Russia.

Summary

(3–8 children4–7 women2–3 men)

2 – 16

6–17

8 named

LOCATION

In what has been described my local media as a massacre, between eight and 14 civilians were killed, including women and children, and “dozens” were injured, following artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib. Most of the local media alleged that the Syrian regime were to blame for the strikes, however some

Summary

8 – 14

(5–6 children2–4 women)

12–24

20 named, 1 familiy identified

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

CJTF–OIR for February 12, 2019 – February 12, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 12, 2019

ISIS deliberately, repeatedly misuses mosques as command and control centers

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve launched a precision strike in support of Syrian Democratic Forces against an ISIS command and control facility, formerly used as a mosque in Baghouz Fawqani, Syria, on Feb. 11, 2019.

ISIS used the former mosque to direct attacks and employ vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices against CJTF-OIR and partner forces. Otherwise protected under the Geneva Convention, ISIS caused the mosque to lose its protected status afforded by the Law of Armed Conflict.

“This mosque lost its protected status when ISIS deliberately chose to use it as a command and control center,” said U.K. Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, CJTF-OIR deputy commander-strategy and information. “This strike on ISIS will further hasten their defeat in the MERV.”

Coalition Forces, comprising 74 partner nations and five international organizations, are deployed in support of CJTF-OIR, working by, with and through partner forces to bring about the enduring defeat of ISIS.

Report Date

February 12, 2019

Report Summary

1 total strikes
1 in Syria

ISIS deliberately, repeatedly misuses mosques as command and control centers

February 11, 2019

Syria: 1 strikes

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve launched a precision strike in support of Syrian Democratic Forces against an ISIS command and control facility, formerly used as a mosque in Baghouz Fawqani, Syria, on Feb. 11, 2019.

French MoD for February 6, 2019 – February 12, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 12, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Notes

From Feb 6th-12th, French MoD report 7 firing missions by Task Force Wagram on the Hajin area of Syria, from Iraqi territory. Additionally, French Rafales carried out 21 sorties and 6 airstrikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les Forces démocratiques syriennes ont repris les opérations de reconquête de la poche de Hajin dans la nuit du 09 et 10 février. Elles sont appuyées par les tirs des forces aériennes de la Coalition, dont celles de l’opération Chammal, ainsi que par les tirs d’artillerie de la Task Force Wagram.

Poursuite des actions en Irak

La situation sécuritaire est stable en Irak. Les Forces de sécurité irakiennes, appuyées par la Coalition, maintiennent un rythme opérationnel élevé face à Daesh.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Depuis le territoire irakien, la Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes engagées contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

La TF Wagram a réalisé 7 missions de tir (1 mission d’éclairement, et 6 missions d’aveuglement – bilan du 06 au 12 février inclus).

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes (bilan du 06 au 12 février inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit 6 frappes au cours de cette période.

LOCATION

According to several local sources including ISIS, the Coalition killed between 50 and 100 civilians when an airstrike struck Al-Baghouz in the final stages of the fight against ISIS’ last territorial stronghold. While reports varied on the exact number of civilian casualties, most sources claimed that the majority of the victims were women and children.

Summary

(2–100 children2–100 women1–100 men)

50 – 100

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In the final stages of the fight against ISIS in its last territorial stronghold, four civilians were alleged killed as a result of shelling by the International Coalition on houses in the outskirts of the town of Al-Baghouz in the eastern suburb of Deir Ezzor on the morning of February 11th. According to Euphrates Post

Summary

(2 children2 women4 men)

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In the final stages of the fight against ISIS in its last territorial stronghold in Al-Baghouz, alleged Coalition shelling killed at least 16 civilians in the evening of February 11th on the outskirts of the town, according to local sources. Monitors reported that among the victims were seven children, eight women and one elderly man,

Summary

(7 children8 women1 man)

القنيطرة, Al Qunaitra, Quneitra, Syria

LOCATION

Alleged Israeli airstrikes were carried out on Quneitra hospital on February 11, 2019. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, “at 19.50 p.m., Israeli drones launched 4 missiles on Quneitra hospital and one of the points affiliated to the security guard forces, affirming that the damages were limited to materials.” A reporter also added that

Summary

Assad regime, Iranian military

اللطامنة, Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria

UK MoD for February 11, 2019 – February 11, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 11, 2019

Original Report

Web link

Monday 11 February – Typhoons supported the Syrian Democratic Forces east of Abu Kamal in Syria, striking two Daesh strong-points, including a heavy machine-gun position…As the Syrian Democratic Forces have continued their operations to clear the last small remaining pocket of Daesh-held territory that has been identified in eastern Syria, Royal Air Force aircraft have maintained daily armed reconnaissance support, delivering air attacks if needed by the SDF on the ground. On Monday 11 February, the SDF encountered two Daesh strong-points on the eastern bank of the Euphrates, across the river from Abu Kamal. These strong-points were directing fire, including from a heavy machine-gun, at close range against the SDF, so assistance was requested from two RAFTyphoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker. The Typhoons conducted an accurate simultaneous attack on both strong-points, hitting each with a Paveway IV guided bomb, and successfully eliminated the threat to the SDF.

LOCATION

A 38-year-old-man was reported wounded by artillery shelling in Al Lataminah, in the north of Hama. Some sources blamed the Russian forces while others blamed regime forces. No further details are known at this time.

Summary

حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

An eight year old child was killed and his two brothers injured when cluster munition exploded in the city of Hraytan north of Aleppo. Local sources reported that the cluster munition was a remnant of earlier Russian or regime shelling. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that the cluster bomb had been dropped by

Summary

(1 child)

بادية بلدة الطيان, Desert of Al Tayyana town, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

An alleged Coalition airstrike struck al-Tayyana town in the countryside of al-Mayadeen and killed up to five civilians, according to local sources. The action occurred in response to an ISIS attack on an oil well. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that violent clashes between Syrian Democratic Forces and ISIS took place in the

Summary

3 – 5

2–24

وادي العزيب أو وادي العذيب,, Wadi al-Azeeb, Hama, Syria

CJTF–OIR for January 27, 2019 – February 9, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 9, 2019

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of ISIS

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Jan. 27 – Feb. 9, 2019, CJTF-OIR conducted 199 strikes consisting of 326 engagements against ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted 179 strikes consisting of 303 engagements, engaged 146 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 131 supply routes, 53 fighting positions, 31 staging areas, 14 vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, 13 engineering equipment, 11 explosive belts, nine tankers for petroleum oil and lubricants, eight tactical vehicles, five command and control nodes, four buildings, three aircrafts operations areas, three tunnels, two petroleum oil and lubricant storage facilities, two manufacturing facilities for improvised explosive devices, two artilleries, two weapons caches and one armored vehicle.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 20 strikes consisting of 23 engagements, engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 14 supply routes, three buildings, one weapon cache, one tunnel and one fighting position.

Between Jan. 27 – Feb. 9, 2019, CJTF-OIR detected 262 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the Coalition release, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone ISIS vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of ISIS-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use. Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

Report Date

February 9, 2019

Report Summary

199 total strikes
179 in Syria
20 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of ISIS

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces' operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS's terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Jan. 27 - Feb. 9, 2019, CJTF-OIR conducted 199 strikes consisting of 326 engagements against ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq.

January 27, 2019 – February 9, 2019

Syria: 179 strikes

Iraq: 20 strikes

Between Jan. 27 - Feb. 9, 2019, CJTF-OIR detected 262 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the Coalition release, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone ISIS vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of ISIS-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use. Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

LOCATION

Between seven and nine civilians died and several others were wounded when remnants from a cluster bomb or landmine allegedly dropped by either Russia or the Assad regime back in 2017 exploded in Wadi al-Azeeb on February 8th 2019. Halab Today reported: “According to the correspondent of Halab Today, the explosions killed seven people and a

Summary

7 – 9

وادي العذيب أو وادي العزيب, Wadi Al Azeeb, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Up to nine civilians were killed in an explosion in Wadi Al Azeeb. Sources on the ground reported that “cluster bombs” exploded believed to be remnants of previous shelling conducted by the Russian- or regime forces. Other sources reported that the explosion was caused by a landmine. According to one local source, the landmine was left

Summary

(0–9 children0–9 women0–9 men)

7 – 9

الشحيل, Al Shahil - possibly Al-Khayasah neighborhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria

CJTF–OIR for February 7, 2019 – February 7, 2019

Original

Annotated

Report Date

February 7, 2019

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve continues to support partner forces efforts to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, and is setting conditions for the enduring defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, Jan. 20 – 27, 2019.

In Iraq, on Jan. 21, local police forces in Baghdad and Diyala increased warrant-based targeting, which resulted in 11 arrests of individuals accused of terrorism and associated with ISIS. Baghdad police use warrant-based targeting developed by Coalition training, which they consider a key skill set in the collection and management of information, as well as the collection of evidence to support investigations with the aim to prosecute offenders in a proper manner. As an important component of the ISF, Iraqi police forces continue to improve their capability to enforce sovereign Iraqi laws.

Since its establishment in June 2015, the Police Training Force-Iraq has trained more than 26,000 policemen belonging to both local and federal police services. In 2019, PTF-I will transition to a train-the-trainer method aimed at supporting the self-sustainability of the Iraqi Police Forces.

The Baghdad Operational Command also released a statement announcing the opening of al-Rashid Street for the first time in 15 years. Al-Rashid Street is one of the oldest and considered the most important street in the city. Its opening showcases the increasing stability in the city, spearheaded by the collaborative relationship between Coalition and Iraqi Forces.

Additionally, Iraqi Security Forces destroyed more than 430 improvised explosive devices through route clearance patrols. CJTF-OIR and the ISF also conducted more than 65 coordinated fire missions, which destroyed ISIS weapons caches and hiding places and resulted in the removal of multiple ISIS fighters from the battlefield.

“This is definitely a positive step, and the Government of Iraq continues to take steps to create meaningful improvements which will attract much-needed investment for reconstruction projects across Iraq,” said U.K. Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, deputy commander-strategy and information for Operation Inherent Resolve.

On Jan. 25, the 7th Division of the Iraqi Army conducted clearance operations in the Jazirah area to deny ISIS safe-havens and hiding places. During the clearance operations, 7IA identified an IED factory and seized multiple explosive-making components.

“The ISF has been doing extraordinary work getting out into some really tough areas to take the fight to ISIS. They are out there in tough, remote conditions, but the Iraqi Army is showing impressive resiliency and determination. By conducting these clearance operations, it has a tangible disruptive effect on the enemy by maintaining pressure and by taking away their critical capabilities,” said U.S. Army Col. Derek Thomson, Joint Operations Command-Iraq deputy commander.

On Jan. 26, a coordinated air strike destroyed one ISIS safe-haven, which removed two ISIS terrorists from the battlefield.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR partner forces have now liberated approximately 99.5 percent of ISIS-controlled territory following the liberation of the town of Al-Marashidah in the Abu Kamal District of Deir ez-Zor.

“As we continue squeezing the remaining ISIS fighter in the MERV into a smaller box, now less than one percent of the original caliphate, they are attempting to escape through intermixing with the innocent women and children attempting to flee the fighting,” added Ghika. “These tactics won’t succeed, our Syrian partners are focused on finding ISIS wherever they hide, and our Iraqi partner have secured their borders ensuring ISIS cannot enter Iraq.”

Report Date

February 7, 2019

Report Summary

1 total strikes
1 in Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve continues to support partner forces efforts to defeat ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria, and is setting conditions for the enduring defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria, Jan. 20 - 27, 2019.

"This is definitely a positive step, and the Government of Iraq continues to take steps to create meaningful improvements which will attract much-needed investment for reconstruction projects across Iraq," said U.K. Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika, deputy commander-strategy and information for Operation Inherent Resolve.

"The ISF has been doing extraordinary work getting out into some really tough areas to take the fight to ISIS. They are out there in tough, remote conditions, but the Iraqi Army is showing impressive resiliency and determination. By conducting these clearance operations, it has a tangible disruptive effect on the enemy by maintaining pressure and by taking away their critical capabilities," said U.S. Army Col. Derek Thomson, Joint Operations Command-Iraq deputy commander.

January 26, 2019

Iraq: 1 strikes

On Jan. 26, a coordinated air strike destroyed one ISIS safe-haven, which removed two ISIS terrorists from the battlefield.

"As we continue squeezing the remaining ISIS fighter in the MERV into a smaller box, now less than one percent of the original caliphate, they are attempting to escape through intermixing with the innocent women and children attempting to flee the fighting," added Ghika. "These tactics won't succeed, our Syrian partners are focused on finding ISIS wherever they hide, and our Iraqi partner have secured their borders ensuring ISIS cannot enter Iraq."

LOCATION

Local sources reported that an alleged Coalition airstrike targeted the house of Majid al-Salama in Al Shahil on the night of February 6th-7th. Baladi News blamed “US helicopters from the International Alliance, backed by high-flying jet fighters” for the airstrike. Other sources claim he was killed by gunfire. Three civilians were later admitted to have

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

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(0–1 men)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

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Belligerents reported killed

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