Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen meerdere missies boven Irak en bombardeerden daarbij doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Ninawa og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger. To missioner er ikke blevet gennemført, grundet dårligt vejr i Kuwait.

De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.

På de missioner, hvor de danske F-16 ikke har anvendt våben, har de bidraget med overvågning og indhentning af efterretninger. På sådanne overvågningsmissioner er flyene dog altid klar til at anvende våben, hvis der er behov for det.

Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014, har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 408 missioner og anvendt 356 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

July 6th 2015 – On July 5, Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes using bomber, remotely piloted and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

“Coalition airstrikes continue to destroy Daesh vehicle-borne IEDs, the most recent near Kirkuk, Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, CJTF-OIR spokesman. “Removing these weapons from the battlefield and the threat they pose to our ISF partners is a high priority for the coalition.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL tank, six ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building, an ISIL staging position and an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck and destroyed an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
• Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying four ISIL fighting positons and an ISIL mortar position.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck and destroyed an ISIL excavator.
• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL bunker.
• Near Haditha, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL technical vehicle.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL cache and striking an ISIL heavy machine gun.
• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position and ISIL cache and striking an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Ramadi, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL excavator and an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.

Separately, near Aleppo, Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike against a network of veteran al Qa’ida operatives, sometimes called the “Khorasan Group,” who are known to plot external attacks against the United States and our allies. The airstrike struck a tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

On 5 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position southeast of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.

On Sunday 5 July, the GR4s were operating in northern Iraq, and provided support to advancing Kurdish peshmerga when they encountered a series of terrorist heavy machine-gun positions. Two were struck by Brimstone missiles and the third with a Paveway IV.

July 5 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 4. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 26 airstrikes using bomber, attack, remote and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition conducted multiple airstrikes in northern Syria to deny Daesh’s freedom to maneuver,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “These strikes provide the forces on the ground the opportunity to act decisively against Daesh.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles, and four ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Ar Raqqah, 18 airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL vehicles and 16 ISIL bridges.

• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positons and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.

• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroying a VBIED.

• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun, four ISIL mortar tubes and an ISIL ammo bunker.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL building.

• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL cache and an ISIL building.

On 4 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position south east of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.

Coalition Forces successfully engaged multiple targets throughout the ISIL stronghold of ar-Raqqah which have severely constricted terrorist freedom of movement. Sixteen airstrikes were conducted on July 4, destroying vital ISIL-controlled structures and transit routes in Syria.

The operation focused on mobility corridors used by ISIL to project their fighters and military equipment, and to destabilize the region.

These airstrikes, combined with ground force activity throughout northern Syria, are increasing the pressure on ISIL. This pressure comes on the heels of ISIL ceding over 5,000 square kilometers of territory to anti-ISIL forces over the past two months.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran said the disruption of these transport and communication routes in ISIL’s self-proclaimed Syrian capital were conducted with precision and with the intent to maximize the impacts on ISIL.

“The significant airstrikes tonight were executed to deny Daesh the ability to move military capabilities throughout Syria and into Iraq,” said Gilleran. “This was one of the largest deliberate engagements we have conducted to date in Syria, and it will have debilitating effects on Daesh’s ability to move from ar-Raqqah.”

July 4 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 3. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Professional coalition aircrews continue to destroy Daesh terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Their patience, precision and resolve are the impetus for positive change in the battlespace.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL structures, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL excavator.

• Near Aleppo, four airstrikes struck four ISIL staging areas.

• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying seven ISIL fighting positons and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery, an ISIL fighting position and two ISIL bunkers.

• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.

• Near Mosul, two airstrikes [both Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL building and an ISIL tunnel.

• Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache and an ISIL light machine gun.

On 3 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two separate ISIS fighting positions, one in the vicinity of Sinjar and another south-east of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.

The two CF-18 Hornets also successfully struck a staging area north-west of Mosul, using precision guided munitions.

July 3rd 2015 – SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq July 2. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The Coalition maintains pressure on Daesh across the battlespace,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The cumulative effects of this pressure, over time, will enable the Coalition end state: the defeat of Daesh.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles, three ISIL structures, an ISIL building, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL motorcycle.

* Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.

* Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL fighting positons.

Iraq

* Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL bunkers.

* Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tunnel systems and an ISIL tunnel entrance.

* Near Haditha, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL bunkers, two ISIL vehicles, and an ISIL rocket system.

* Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL checkpoint, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Rawah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

On 2 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north-west of Tal Afar using precision guided munitions.

On 2 July 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck two separate ISIS fighting positions, one in the vicinity of Sinjar and another north-east of Tal Afar, using precision guided munitions.

The next day, Thursday 2 July, a Reaper destroyed another engineering vehicle in western Iraq, and a GR4 patrol continued to support the Iraqi forces near Fallujah, using Paveways to attack a network of fighting positions ahead of an Iraqi advance.

Cette semaine, 14 missions de renseignement ont été menées, qui ont conduit à 6 frappes dans les régions de Mossoul, Sinjar et Falloujah. 13 objectifs ont ainsi été détruits dont des positions de tir et un centre de transit de Daech.

Ces dernières missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armée portent le bilan total au 1er juillet 2015 à 964 sorties, 162 frappes qui ont permis la neutralisation de 252 objectifs.

Op 2 juli zijn zes Belgische F-16’s veilig en wel op de vliegbasis van Florennes geland. Sinds oktober 2014 voerden zij missies uit tegen de terreurgroep Islamitische Staat (IS) in Irak van op een vliegbasis in Jordanië.Operation Desert Falcon zit er op.
De vlucht naar huis duurde zes uur. “Het voelt goed om weer thuis te zijn”, vertelt één van de piloten, die gezien de omstandigheden liever anoniem wil blijven. “De sfeer zat goed en iedereen is veilig en wel terug.”
Naast verkenningsopdrachten, voerden de F-16’s kinetische operaties uit boven Iraaks grondgebied. Over de opdrachten zelf wordt er met enige voorzichtigheid gesproken. “De dagdagelijkse opdrachten voerden we voornamelijk onder Belgen uit, maar af en toe hadden we ook de gelegenheid om met de andere coalitiepartners te werken”, vertelt de piloot. “De vluchten duurden ongeveer vijf uur en dit zowel overdag als ’s nachts. Die wissel voel je wel, maar er was voldoende rust om de baterijen op te laden.” De piloten werden goed op de hoogte gehouden van alle activiteiten van IS en de grijpende beelden op de sociale media ontbraken er niet aan. “Als je dat ziet dan weet je waarom je daar bent”, benadrukt een andere piloot.
Op 24 september besliste de ministerraad om zes F-16’s en een groep van 120 militairen in steun naar Jordanië te sturen.

July 1st 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 30. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The coalition continues to use air power responsibly,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Highly precise deliveries, detailed weaponeering, in-depth target development, collateral damage mitigation and maximized effects on Daesh, are characteristics of coalition airstrike operation in Iraq and Syria.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
Iraq
• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.
• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike destroyed seven ISIL vehicles.
• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL weapons cache.
• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL staging area, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL building.
• Near Rawah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
• Near Sinjar three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL sniper position, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
• Near Waleed, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

June 30 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 29. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Anti-Daesh fighters in northern Syria have proven to be a dependable and effective force,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition will continue to support them in a myriad of ways, including airstrikes.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL tank.

• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL excavator.

• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Baghdadi, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL excavators.

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL tunnel system.

• Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles.

• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL building.

• Near Waleed, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL armored personnel carriers.

On Monday [June 29th], a Reaper tracked another engineering vehicle in western Iraq, which was being used to open up a supply route for the terrorists. Although the ISIL operators attempted to hide their vehicle, the Reaper’s crew were able to manoeuvre their aircraft into a good position for an accurate attack which destroyed the bulldozer.

Mission Update – RDAF F-16 Operation Inherent Resolve

De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering 23. juni fløjet 10 missioner og anvendt 17 bomber.

Af Værnsfælles ForsvarskommandoMissionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og de danske fly har i den forløbne periode primært deltaget i missioner i Salah al Din, Ninawa og Al Anbar. Målene for bomberne har været fjendtlige våbenstillinger og materiel.

De danske fly har fløjet Close Air Support-missioner (CAS), hvor flyene er indsat direkte som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Her vil flyene patruljere over et bestemt område, hvorefter de vil kunne blive indsat af koalitionen, når der er behov for støtte. Luftstøtten vil variere afhængig af, hvad der er behov for. Det kan både dreje sig om overvågningsopgaver og bombninger af mål.

Nederlandse F-16’s vlogen ongeveer 15 missies boven Irak. Hierbij zijn meerdere doelen van de terreurorganisatie ISIS gebombardeerd. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties van 22 tot 29 juni.

June 29 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 28. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Coalition airstrikes increase Daesh viscosity, as its capabilities are removed and its freedom of movement is impacted,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff.

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL crane.

• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike had inconclusive results.

• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying eight ISIL boats, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, two airstrikes [1 UK] struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL logistics compound and an ISIL staging area.

• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.

• Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and three ISIL heavy machine guns, destroying four ISIL buildings.

• Near Tal Afar, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, three ISIL bunkers and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying two ISIL mortar firing positions, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraqi soldiers fighting ISIL in the area of Bayji also received air support from the RAF, and on Sunday 28 June, Tornado GR4s, working closely with another coalition surveillance aircraft, were able to track a group of terrorists in a vehicle, and hit them with a Paveway IV bomb.

On 28 June 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi security forces, two CF-18 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS staging area and an ISIS compound west of Fallujah using precision guided munitions.

June 28 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 27. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 10 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Coalition airstrikes routinely deprive Daesh of key combat capabilities, which creates opportunities for our partners on the ground,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “These opportunities allow our partners in Iraq and Syria to be successful against these terrorists.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Aleppo, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL staging area, destroying five ISIL excavators, two ISIL fighting positions, an artillery piece and a mortar system.

• Near Kobani, nine airstrikes struck three large and five small ISIL tactical units, destroying 10 ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.

• Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL tanks and an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery piece and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL rocket propelled grenade.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun position, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL weapons cache.

June 27 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 26. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Coalition airstrikes maintain pressure on Daesh across northern Syria, including their stronghold in Ar Raqqah, Syria,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Daesh’s retreat at Tal Abyad, combined with defeats across northern Syria by anti-ISIL forces, provides an assessment about Daesh credibility as an effective conventional fighting force.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL tank and an ISIL weapons cache.

• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL assembly area.

• Near Ar Raqqah, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL excavators, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL remotely piloted aircraft.

• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL boats, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL mortar tube.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun firing position, destroying an ISIL building.

On Friday 26 June, a Reaper on patrol over western Iraq located an engineering vehicle, used by ISIL to construct defences in the area. Despite the efforts to conceal the vehicle, the Reaper was able to destroy the target with a Hellfire missile.

June 26 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 25. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition struck multiple Daesh terrorist targets in northern Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “Many of these strikes were in response to Daesh attacks against anti-ISIL forces, who repelled all attempts by the terrorists to take ground.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Ar Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL excavator.

• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Kobani, 10 airstrikes struck two large and six small ISIL tactical units, destroying six ISIL vehicles, three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL mortar firing positions and two ISIL staging areas.

• Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.

Iraq

• Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL vehicles, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Al Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar firing position.

• Near Al Qaim, one airstrike had inconclusive results.

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL heavy machine guns, an ISIL structure, an ISIL staging area and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar firing position.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL checkpoint, an ISIL staging area and an ISIL mortar firing position.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar firing position.

Au cours de cette période, 38 sorties aériennes ont été menées par les avions de la force. Ces missions ont permis, outre d’alimenter le renseignement de la coalition sur les unités de Daech, la réalisation de 11 frappes et la neutralisation d’une trentaine d’objectifs dont un bâtiment qui servait à l’élaboration de véhicules suicide, dans un centre logistique du groupe terroriste. En parallèle, les formations dispensées sur le sol irakien se poursuivent au profit des forces irakiennes (Peshmergas, ICTS, et 6e division irakienne).

June 25th 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 24. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Coalition aircrew legerity underpins the success of the air campaign,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “Their contributions each and every day to this fight cannot be overstated.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tank.

• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Baghdadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL road.

• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL structure.

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL bunker.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL fighting position and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas, destroying two ISIL vehicles.

• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas and an ISIL mortar firing position.

June 24 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq June 23. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using bomber aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition is dedicated to protecting noncombatants while striking Daesh targets,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “We strike with precision while always considering the appropriate level of risk and proportionality.”

The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Tal Abyad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL staging area.

• Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Sinjar, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck one large and one small ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL staging areas, destroying three ISIL buildings.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar firing position, destroying an ISIL building.