CJTF–OIR for May 15, 2016 – May 16, 2016
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Annotated
On May 15, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber and fighter 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 struck an ISIL financial headquarters.
* Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle and damaged an ISIL supply cache.
* Near Manbij, one strike destroyed an ISIL rocket rail.
* Near Mar’a, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.
Iraq
* Near Albu Hayat, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Ar Rutbah, one strike destroyed eight ISIL fighting positions and denied ISIL access to terrain.
* Near Habbaniyah, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL front end loader, an ISIL artillery piece, and an ISIL recoilless rifle.
* Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIL mortar position.
* Near Mosul, three strikes struck three separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and three ISIL assembly areas.
Additionally, on May 13, one strike was not reported due to administrative error.
On May 15, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes using bomber, fighter, and attack aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:
Syria
Iraq
Additionally, on May 13, one strike was not reported due to administrative error.