CJTF–OIR for January 26, 2017 – January 27, 2017
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Annotated
On Jan. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.
In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets.
. Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.
. Near Ar Raqqah, nine strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 10 oil refinement stills, five oil storage tanks, three oil pump jacks, an ISIL-held building, and two oil tanker trucks.
. Near At Tanf, one strike damaged an ISIL supply route.
. Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.
The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.
Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 24 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets.
. Near Al Huwayja, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
. Near Haditha, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three vehicles, a rocket system, and a VBIED.
. Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a UAV launch site and an ISIL-held building.
. Near Mosul, five strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed two ISIL headquarters, two VBIED facilities, two barges, a fighting position, a tactical vehicle, a VBIED, and an anti-air artillery system; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.
. Near Sinjar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.
. Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and a UAV.
On Jan. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.
In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets.
The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.
Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 24 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets.