Over the period 01 – 18 May 2017, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Mosul from Daesh forces, with a focus on the West Mosul area. The rate of effort has increased since the previous report to align with Iraqi Security Forces offensive operations.

On 03 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 05 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 06 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh weapons cache with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 07 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh heavy weapon site, a Daesh weapons cache, a Daesh fighting position and a ground line of communication with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 08 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul and the Ar-Rutba district. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions, ground lines of communication and a Daesh weapons cache with precision guided munitions over several hours of support. On 09 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position and a ground line of communication with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 10 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions, a Daesh heavy weapon site and Daesh fighting vehicles with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 12 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and Daesh heavy weapon sites with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 14 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and ground lines of communication with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 15 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 16 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On 17 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck several Daesh fighting positions, ground lines of communication and a Daesh heavy weapons site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.