On 09 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, a CF-18 Hornet successfully used precision guided munitions to strike an ISIS fighting position located north of Bayji.

May 9th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 8, and 8 a.m., May 9, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 13 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition is keeping the pressure on ISIL militants in both Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition is steadfastly supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces with intelligence, airstrikes and advice in support of their operations across Iraq and Syria.”

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

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, 13 airstrikes struck three large and seven small ISIL tactical units, destroying nine ISIL fighting positions, 10 ISIL vehicles, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL armored vehicle.

• Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL building and an ISIL VBIED.

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

Iraq

• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL VBIEDS, two ISIL IED staging areas, an ISIL structure, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL IED.

• Near Fallujah, four airstrikes [1 Canadian] struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL weapons facility, an ISIL IED staging facility, an ISIL VBIED facility, destroying an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Mosul, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL building, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL fighting position.

On 08 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, a CF-18 Hornet successfully used precision guided munitions to strike an ISIS target during roadside bomb installation south-east of Haditha.

May 8th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 7, and 8 a.m., May 8, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five 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, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition is striking to secure current operational objectives and prepare for future operations,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “In addition to airstrikes, the coalition continues to train the ISF and KSF to provide security to the population and restore the territorial integrity of Iraq.”

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

Syria

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

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

Iraq

• Near Al Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building.

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

• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [1 UK] struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying seven ISIL buildings and destroying nine ISIL heavy machine guns.

Thursday 7 May saw Tornado GR4s supporting Kurdish forces north of Mosul, with our aircraft destroying another terrorist heavy machine-gun position, which had opened fire on the peshmerga.

Cette semaine, la force Chammal a procédé à 20 sorties aériennes, dont 6 ont abouti à des frappes d’opportunité dans les régions de Baïji, Fallujah, Sinjar et Ramadi. Ces frappes ont permis la destruction de positions de tirs, de matériels logistiques, d’un bâtiment et de plusieurs groupes de combattants du groupe terroriste Daech.

En parallèle, à terre, les actions de formation au profit de 300 stagiaires ICTS se poursuivent. De plus, de nouvelles formations dispensées par la 3e brigade légère blindée ont débuté en avril au profit de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne. Celles-ci sont orientées sur les besoins identifiés et exprimés par cette division irakienne, à savoir dans le domaine du secourisme de combat, de la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, et de la mécanique sur matériel roulant.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise 700 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces irakiennes dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale et six Mirage 2000D), d’un avion de contrôle aérien E3F et d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Marine nationale.

May 7th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 6, and 8 a.m., May 7, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition strikes in Mosul represent increased pressure against Daesh,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “The coalition continues to conduct successful strikes upon Daesh units, fighting positions, and safe havens, which is limiting their freedom of movement within Iraq.”

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

Syria

* Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying 12 ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL trench system and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

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

• Near Bayji, six airstrikes [1 Canada] struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL structures, an ISIL VBIED and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes [several UK?] struck two ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.

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

• Near Tal Afar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator

On 6th May GR4s then provided support to the Kurdish peshmerga on Tuesday 6 May near Mosul, and conducted air strikes with Paveways on ISIL sniper and heavy machine-gun positions.

On Wednesday 6 May, an RAF Reaper flew overwatch for advancing Iraqi troops in Anbar province. The Reaper’s crew used the aircraft’s advanced surveillance systems to identify a heavy machine-gun position, which was successfully attacked with a Hellfire missile. Two further ISIL positions were also struck shortly afterwards.

On 6 May 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, two CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position north of Bayji using precision guided munitions.

May 6th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq between 8 a.m., May 5, and 8 a.m., May 6, local time. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 11 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition continues to demonstrate its ability to strike Daesh unimpeded,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The coalition takes every possible measure during the targeting process to mitigate possible risk to civilians, while maximizing the effects on Daesh.”

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

Syria

• CJTF-OIR conducted no airstrikes in Syria between 8 a.m., May 5, and 8 a.m., May 6, local time.

Iraq

• Near Al Huwayjah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL staging areas, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions, eight ISIL structures, six ISIL fuel tanks, three ISIL VBIEDS and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL structures and an ISIL mortar system.

• Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL buildings.

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 28. april fløjet 12 missioner og anvendt 14 bomber.

May 5th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 4, and 8 a.m., May 5, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using attack 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.

“Our counter-Daesh strategy calls for Coalition forces to conduct a systematic air campaign in Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “This enables us to continue the reduction of Daesh capabilities.”

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

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck one large and two small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL structures, an ISIL warehouse, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL rocket-propelled grenade.

• Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL structures, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar tube.

• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck three ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.

• Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying three ISIL structures, three ISIL tanks and an ISIL armored vehicle.

• Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Tornado GR4s also assisted Iraqi troops on the evening of Monday 4 May; whilst trying to evacuate wounded comrades, the soldiers came under heavy fire from terrorists positioned in two buildings. Despite the proximity of the friendly forces, careful planning and the accuracy of the Paveway system allowed the GR4s to destroy both terrorist positions and remove the threat to the troops on the ground.

Irak

Nederlandse F16’s maakten bijna 20 vluchten boven Irak en bombardeerden meer dan 10 keer doelen van terreurorganisatie IS.

Trainers van de Koninklijke Landmacht en het Korps Mariniers vervolgden de infanterie- en commando-opleidingen van Peshmerga in Erbil.

On Sunday 3 May, two GR4s provided direct support to Iraqi troops near Bayji and conducted a successful attack with a Paveway precision guided bomb on a concealed ISIL position.

Shortly afterwards, a Reaper flying overwatch for an Iraqi unit in Anbar province was able to identify two engineering vehicles which ISIL were using to construct defensive positions – both vehicles were destroyed with Hellfire missiles.

May 4th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq between 8 a.m., May 3, and 8 a.m., May 4, local time. In Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“In support of the government of Iraq, the coalition continues to make progress against Daesh in the region by striking military resources such as caches and weapon systems,” 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

* CJTF-OIR conducted no airstrikes in Syria between 8 a.m., May 3, and 8 a.m., May 4, local time.

Iraq

* Near Al Asad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL excavators.

* Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas.

* Near Al Qaim, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Bayji, eight airstrikes [1 UK] struck one large and five small ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL buildings, an ISIL command and control facility, an ISIL mortar system, and an ISIL VBIED.

* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed four ISIL caches.

* Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL buildings and two ISIL fighting positions.

* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and two ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.

May 3rd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 2, and 8 a.m., May 3, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted an airstrike using fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The precision Coalition strikes in Mosul are dismantling Daesh’s command and control and military capabilities, effectively diminishing their capacity to conduct operations,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs.

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

Syria

* Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

* Near Al Asad, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

* Near Ar Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar tube, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL defensive position.

* Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck one large and one small ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL buildings, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL excavators and an ISIL mortar system.

Correction: The summary of airstrikes for May 2, 2015, incorrectly stated the number of coalition airstrikes. The corrected summary of airstrikes can be seen below. We regret the error.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 1, and 8 a.m., May 2, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three airstrikes using remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

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

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, three airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL tactical advantage.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL VBIED, destroying two ISIL staging points.

* Near Fallujah, five airstrikes struck one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL staging areas and two ISIL excavators.

* Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL excavator.

* Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL buildings and two ISIL fighting positions.

* Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

May 2nd 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 1, and 8 a.m., May 2, local time. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 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.

“Raqqah and Mosul represent Daesh centers of power,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The coalition will continue to strike Daesh in these cities as we dismantle and ultimately defeat Daesh.”

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

Syria

• Near Raqqah, seven airstrikes struck land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage.

• Near Kobani, seven airstrikes struck one large and six smaller ISIL units, destroying six ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL vehicles.

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

• Near Dair Az Zawr, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

Iraq

• Near Mosul, one airstrike struck a large ISIL unit, destroying two buildings, two excavators and four fighting positions.

• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL supply cache and an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Bayji, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

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

• Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

May 1st 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 30, and 8 a.m., May 1, local time. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 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.

“The Coalition continues its commitment to defeating Daesh with airstrikes, surveillance, intelligence, advise and assist elements, and Build Partner Capacity trainers in Iraq and Syria, which enables Iraqi and Kurdish forces to counter Daesh, reestablish the border, retake lost terrain and restore stability and security,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs.

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

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL excavator.

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

• Near Kobani, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large and three small tactical units, destroying seven ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL defensive position.

• Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position, and an ISIL resupply cache.

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

April 30th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 29, and 8 a.m., April 30, local time. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“The coalition remains undistracted in the execution of the mission, said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR Chief of Staff. “Our focus continues to be dismantling and defeating Daesh.”

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

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike struck an ISIL staging area.

• Near Ar Raqqah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL fighting position, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL trench system.

• Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Al Asad, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL weapon system.

• Near Bayji, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large and three small tactical units, destroying three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL structure.

• Near Sinjar, an airstrike [Canadian] destroyed an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.

On 29 April 2015, while taking part in coalition operations in support of Iraqi Security Forces, two CF-188 Hornets successfully struck an ISIS fighting position in the vicinity of Sinjar using precision guided munitions.

Chammal: Point de situation au 30 avril 2015:

Cette semaine, la force Chammal a procédé à 22 sorties aériennes dont 7 ont abouti à des frappes d’opportunité dans les régions de Baïji, Ramadi et Sinjar/Mossoul. 13 objectifs ont été neutralisés.

Actuellement, l’avancée des forces de Daech est contenue en Irak, mais ces dernières conservent une liberté d’action. Elles restent capables de mener des actions de combat violentes contre les forces de sécurités intérieures. L’opération Chammal a pour vocation d’apporter un appui aérien, dans le cadre de la reconquête du territoire iraquien, et plus précisément en ce moment dans les régions de Baïji et Ramadi. Ces opérations sont complexes et s’inscrivent dans le temps long.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise 3 200 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliées de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien aux forces irakiennes dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze avions de chasse de l’armée de l’Air (six Rafale et six Mirage 2000D), d’un avion de contrôle aérien E3F, d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2, et du groupe aéronaval et de son groupe aérien embarqué (douze Rafale Marine, neuf Super Etendard modernisés et un Hawkeye).

April 29th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 28, and 8 a.m., April 29, local time. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

“Iraqi Security Forces are in a tough fight in Bayji and Ramadi,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs. “However, the coalition will continue to support them with all requested military capabilities within our means.”

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

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike struck two ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large and two small tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.

Iraq

• Near Al Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Al Huwayjah, five airstrikes struck three ISIL staging areas and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL VBIEDS and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Bayji, five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL warehouse.

• Near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL trench complex.

• Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

• Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed three ISIL tanker trucks.

• Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL crane, an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL vehicle.

On Tuesday 28 April, a Reaper remotely piloted aircraft flew overwatch for Iraqi troops in Anbar province, in western Iraq. Using the aircraft’s advanced surveillance equipment, the crew identified a terrorist team burying an explosive booby-trap; a Hellfire missile from the Reaper scored a direct hit. The Reaper then tracked the movement of an ISIL heavy machine-gun team to an ISIL compound, allowing a successful air strike to be conducted by a coalition fast jet. Another Reaper took over the support mission in the same area the following day, and assisted the Iraqi troops by destroying an anti-tank gun.

April 28th 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 27, and 8 a.m., April 28, local time. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four airstrikes using attack and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 16 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL armored vehicle.

• Near Kobani, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Iraq

• Near Al Huwayjah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas.

• Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL warehouses and an ISIL motorcycle.

• Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL VBIEDs, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

• Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and two ISIL checkpoints, destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Ramadi, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.

• Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.

• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL excavator, an ISIL building and an ISIL machine gun.

Recent peshmerga operations have focused on expanding government control to the west of Kirkuk. Following extensive reconnaissance and planning, coalition aircraft, including RAF Tornado GR4s armed with Paveway IV precision guided bombs, conducted a series of coordinated air strikes on carefully selected targets. On the evening of Monday 27 April, the RAF aircraft struck seven targets, including headquarters and weapon storage buildings.

Later that night, a second RAF Tornado patrol provided further support to the Kurdish forces and destroyed a terrorist position with a Paveway.

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 Salah al Din, Al Anbar og Ninawa provinserne. Målene for bomberne har været bygninger, fjendtlige våbenstillinger og personel.

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.

De danske fly har også gennemført Air Interdiction-missioner. Her gennemføres et specifikt angreb mod et på forhånd defineret mål, hvor flyene flyver direkte til målet, anvender bomber og flyver retur. Ved disse missioner har målene for bomberne været bygninger.

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 304 missioner og anvendt 250 bomber. Alle de danske bomber er præcisionsstyrede, hvilket vil sige, at de styres mod deres mål ved hjælp af enten laser eller GPS.

Nederlandse F-16’s maakten 26 vluchten boven Irak en bombardeerden 29 keer doelen van terreurorganisatie IS. De eerste, 6 weken durende scherpschutterstraining in Bagdad zit erop. Die stond onder leiding van 10 militairen, onder wie 2 instructeurs van het Korps Commandotroepen. Trainers van de Koninklijke Landmacht en het Korps Mariniers startten met de derde infanterieopleiding van Peshmerga in Erbil.

April 27th, 2015: Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 26, and 8 a.m., April 27, local time. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five airstrikes using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 26 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists. “The Coalition struck Daesh military capabilities with a total of 31 successful airstrikes,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, CJTF-OIR Chief of Public Affairs. “A successful campaign against Daesh will take time, and will require a sustained, united and coordinated response.” The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:

Syria

• Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike struck eight ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying five ISIL fighting positions and ISIL heavy machine gun.

Iraq

• Near Al Asad, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL fighting positions.

• Near Bayji, seven airstrikes struck six ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL warehouse and an ISIL mortar system.

• Near Fallujah, eight airstrikes [2 Canadian] struck seven ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL mortar tubes, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL vehicle.

• Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, two ISIL mortar positions and an ISIL staging area.

• Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying a recoilless rifle.

• Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL mortar position, destroying an ISIL excavator.