Operation Roundup targets ISIS remnants

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 6, CJTF-OIR coalition military forces conducted 70 strikes consisting of 102 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On Oct. 6 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 12 strikes engaged five tactical units, and destroyed one command and control center, one weapons cache, four mortar positions, one recoilless rifle and three supply routes.

On Oct. 6 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Makmur mountains, one strike engaged five tactical units.

On Oct. 5 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 14 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged seven tactical units, and destroyed three fighting positions, one command and control center, three mortar positions and one vehicle-borne IED facility.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Oct. 5, 2018.

On Oct. 4 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged 15 tactical units, and destroyed one command and control center, one vehicle-borne IED, one piece of heavy equipment, two mortars, one vehicle, two supply routes and suppressed two staging areas.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Oct. 4, 2018.

On Oct. 3 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged 11 tactical units, and destroyed two fighting positions, two mortars, one compound, four supply routes and suppressed one staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Oct. 3, 2018.

On Oct. 2 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal and Hajin, 20 strikes engaged 13 tactical units, and destroyed nine fighting positions, two command and control centers, two observation points, one weapons cache, one mortar, one unmanned aerial system, three supply routes and suppressed one mortar.

On Oct. 2 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Wadi Ashai and Jazeerah desert, three strikes destroyed two tanks, seven buildings and one missile.

On Oct. 1 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged one tactical unit, and destroyed one vehicle, one mortar tube and two supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Oct. 1, 2018.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Sept. 24 and Sept. 30, CJTF-OIR coalition military forces conducted 64 strikes consisting of 105 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On Sept. 30 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged 14 tactical units, and destroyed two command and control centers, one truck, one up-armored vehicle, four fighting positions and two supply routes.

• There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Sept. 30, 2018.

On Sept. 29 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged 18 tactical units, and destroyed two command and control centers, one weapons cache, one fighting position, one ISIS compound, three supply routes and suppressed four staging areas.

On Sept. 29 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Mosul, one strike destroyed two ISIS tunnels.

On Sept. 28 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one tactical unit, and destroyed one fighting position, one mortar three supply routes, one river crossing denial and suppressed one staging area.

On Sept. 28 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Anbar Desert and Wadi-Ashai, two strikes engaged three tactical units, and destroyed three weapons caches, one boat and one tunnel.

On Sept. 27 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged three tactical units, and destroyed one vehicle, three IED belts and suppressed one river crossing.

On Sept. 27 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Makmur Mountains, one strike destroyed seven bed-down locations.

On Sept. 26 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven tactical units, and destroyed two command and control centers, one fighting position, one vehicle-borne IED, one vehicle, one weapons cache and two supply routes.

On Sept. 26 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Makmur, Ninewah desert and Hamrin Mountains, three strikes destroyed five weapons caches, two bed-down locations and one cave.

On Sept. 25 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged 10 tactical units, and destroyed two weapons caches, one compound, one vehicle-borne IED and suppressed one mortar.

On Sept. 25 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Rawah, two strikes engaged two tactical units, and destroyed one building and 20 bed-down locations.

On Sept. 24 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 14 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged 19 tactical units, and destroyed one weapons cache, one fighting structure, four fighting positions, two IED belts and destroyed one tunnel.

On Sept. 24 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike engaged five tactical units.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, se poursuit méthodiquement. Appuyées par la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) progressent malgré la menace omniprésente d’engins explosifs improvisés.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) poursuivent leurs opérations de sécurisation. Daech est contraint à recourir à une stratégie d’évitement. La pression est maintenue sur les djihadistes, afin que la vie quotidienne de la population reprenne un cours normal.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a connu qu’une seule évolution, l’Atlantique 2 ayant quitté le théâtre.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force Wagram appuie l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

Cette semaine, les trois canons CAESAR de la TF Wagram ont réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 14 missions de tir (bilan du 26 septembre au 2 octobre inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1929 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Au sein de la coalition, les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech.

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 22 sorties aériennes (bilan du 26 septembre au 2 octobre inclus) et conduit une frappe au nord d’Abou Kamal en Syrie.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8528 sorties / 1459 frappes / 2251 objectifs neutralisés.

TF Monsabert et Narvik

La Task Force Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’instruction de la 6ème division irakienne. En lien avec le conseiller santé de la division, l’équipe médicale de la TF s’est entretenue avec le personnel du service d’urgences d’un hôpital de Bagdad. Cette discussion a permis de comprendre leur façon de travailler. Cela permettra de mieux conseiller les équipes de la 6ème division en matière de soutien médical au combat.

La Task Force Narvik continue ses actions de formation au profit des membres de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).

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CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, progresse face à Daech qui a minutieusement organisé la défense de son dernier bastion territorial. La coalition appuie cette opération par ses capacités de renseignement et des frappes ciblées qui visent à réduire le potentiel militaire des terroristes.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) poursuivent leurs opérations de sécurisation. Daech a mené cette semaine quelques attentats ponctuels. La pression est maintenue sur les djihadistes, de façon que la vie quotidienne de la population reprenne un cours normal.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force Wagram continue d’appuyer l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine.

Cette semaine, les trois canons CAESAR de la TF Wagram ont réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 4 missions de tirs d’éclairement (bilan du 18 au 25 septembre inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1915 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 29 sorties aériennes (bilan du 18 au 25 septembre inclus) et conduit une frappe qui a permis de détruire une cache d’armes dans la région d’Abou Kamal en Syrie.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8506 sorties / 1458 frappes / 2250 objectifs neutralisés.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between September 17 and September 23, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 114 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 13 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, two fighting positions, one ISIS heavy weapon system, one ISIS IED and one ISIS compound and suppressed three ISIS mortars.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 23, 2018.

On September 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-born IED and two ISIS supply routes and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

On September 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Ba’aj, one strike destroyed one ISIS weapons cache.

On September 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions and three ISIS boats and damaged one ISIS tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 21, 2018.

On September 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS weapons cache, one ISIS staging area, two ISIS compounds, one ISIS supply route and two ISIS vehicles and damaged two ISIS vehicles and two ISIS compounds.

On September 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Rutbah, one strike destroyed one ISIS fuel supply truck.

On September 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, 18 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed three ISIS fighting positions, two ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED, one ISIS rocket launcher, one ISIS Structure, two ISIS staging areas, one ISIS machine gun, six ISIS supply routes and one ISIS tunnel and damaged two ISIS sites and suppressed one ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 19, 2018.

On September 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, eight strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS logistics hub and one ISIS command and control center and suppressed one ISIS mortar.

On September 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near al-Anbar, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.

On September 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Albu Kamal, nine strikes engaged one ISIS tactical unit and destroyed one ISIS weapons cache, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS mortar firing point and one ISIS IED belt and suppressed one ISIS compound.

On September 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed one ISIS supply route.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and
its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated
parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of ISIS in the Middle
Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain
ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive
operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner
forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and
associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS
organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS remnants as the Coalition
remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and
stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s
terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between September 10 and September 16, Coalition military forces conducted
66 strikes consisting of 102 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes
consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS command and control center, one ISIS vehicle-borne IED
facility, one fighting position and one ISIS trench system and suppressed
one ISIS mortar.

On September 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near al-Asad, one strike destroyed one ISIS bunker and one ISIS
vehicle shelter.

On September 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes
consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and
destroyed one ISIS explosive hazard, one ISIS fighting position, one ISIS
mortar tube, one ISIS weapons cache and one ISIS heavy machine gun, and
damaged five ISIS IED belts.

On September 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near al-Kisik, one strike destroyed two ISIS tunnels.

On September 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes
consisting of
23 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS vehicle, three ISIS supply routes, one ISIS mortar tube,
two ISIS defensive fighting structures, three ISIS fighting positions and
one ISIS staging area, and suppressed one mortar team.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 14, 2018.

On September 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes
consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 12 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed nine ISIS supply routes, four ISIS fighting positions, one ISIS
compound, one ISIS sentry location, one ISIS staging area and one ISIS
counter battery fire and damaged one ISIS compound and suppressed two ISIS
mortar firing points.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 13, 2018.

On September 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes
consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 14 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed seven ISIS supply routes and one ISIS command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 12, 2018.

On September 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes
consisting of 11 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units, and
destroyed one ISIS heavy weapon, one ISIS technical vehicle and one ISIS
engineering equipment and suppressed one ISIS mortar team.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 11, 2018.

On September 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit and
destroyed one ISIS crew-served weapon.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 10, 2018.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target Daesh remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between September 3 and September 9, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On September 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh staging area and one Daesh command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 9, 2018.

On September 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh weapons cache.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 8, 2018.

On September 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh front end loader, and one Daesh mortar system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 7, 2018.

On September 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 6, 2018.

On September 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on September 5, 2018.

On September 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Makhmur, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, and damaged two Daesh-held buildings.

• Near Kirkuk, one strike damaged three Daesh-held buildings.

On September 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strike destroyed two pieces of Daesh engineering equipment.

On September 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rawah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike destroyed one Daesh cave.

The following strikes in Syria were not reported in the previous release:

On September 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh-held building.

September 11, 2018

Release # 20180911-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ground offensive begins for Operation Roundup, phase three

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Syrian Democratic Forces initiated ground operations for phase three of Operation Roundup on September 10.

The ground offensive, supported by Coalition cross-border air and artillery strikes, will clear ISIS remnants from northeastern Syria, along the Middle Euphrates River Valley toward the Syria-Iraq border.

Operation Roundup began May 1, 2018. Phase one successfully cleared ISIS near Baghuz in northeastern Syria May 15. Phase two cleared ISIS from Dashisha, Syria July 20. Shaping operations for phase three began Aug. 4, and ground operations will clear ISIS remnants from Hajin and the remaining Dayr Az Zawr countryside east of the Euphrates River.

Syrian Democratic Forces have proven themselves reliable, effective combat soldiers who abide by the law of armed conflict.

“We will continue to support our SDF partners in our shared fight against ISIS in Syria, and we thank the SDF for the incredible contribution and sacrifices they have made on behalf of the international community,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

SDF operations, with Coalition support, have been instrumental in defeating ISIS and liberating millions of Syrians from brutal terrorist rule. The removal of ISIS from the battlefield has also thwarted the terrorist organization’s ability to recruit, train, equip, finance, inspire, plan and execute attacks throughout the region and the rest of the world.

“The multi-ethnic Syrian Democratic Forces remain committed to liberating the people of northeastern Syria from ISIS’s control and putting an end to the human suffering in the area,” said Roberson. “Moving forward, we will continue coordination with the SDF and other partners to promote regional security and stability that will ensure a lasting defeat of ISIS.”

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve remains committed to defeating ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and to helping set conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

Le 10 septembre, dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont lancé l’offensive contre le dernier bastion territorial tenu par Daech. La coalition appuie cette opération.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, Daech continue d’agir dans un mode semi-clandestin et conduit des attentats ponctuels. Les Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) poursuivent leurs actions, avec des opérations de sécurisation.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

La frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » est toujours en Méditerranée orientale. Le dispositif aérien ou terrestre n’a pas connu d’évolution.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

En appui de la préparation et de la conduite de l’offensive lancée le lundi 10 septembre par les FDS dans la région de Hajine, la TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 4 missions de tir cette semaine (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1889 missions de tir.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 5 au 11 septembre inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8458 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à OIR (opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. À la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation» au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of Daesh in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of Daesh in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target Daesh remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 27 and September 2, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 35 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on September 2, 2018.

On September 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike destroyed four Daesh caves.

• Near Qayyarah, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.

On September 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed six Daesh supply routes, one Daesh command and control center, and one Daesh logistics hub.

On September 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Makhmur.

On August 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units, and destroyed two Daesh vehicles, seven Daesh supply routes, one Daesh mortar system, and one Daesh heavy machine gun.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 31, 2018.

On August 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed 31 Daesh vehicles.

On August 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 29, 2018.

On August 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units, and destroyed one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 28, 2018.

On August 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 27, 2018.

The following strikes in Iraq and Syria were not reported in the previous release:

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Makhmur, two strikes destroyed five Daesh caves and one Daesh-held building.

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh vehicles.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie L’actualité des forces démocratiques syriennes est marquée par les préparatifs de l’offensive contre les derniers réduits de Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) font face à des actions de Daech non coordonnées qui ciblent aléatoirement soit leurs forces soit la population locale. Les FSI poursuivent leur action de sécurisation sur l’ensemble du territoire et réalisent des saisies et des destructions d’armes. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE La frégate « Chevalier Paul » patrouille actuellement en Méditerranée orientale pour permettre à la France d’apprécier la situation dans la zone de manière autonome. Le volume de moyens aériens déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) est identique à celui de la semaine dernière. Il comprend des chasseurs Rafale et un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie. La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. La Task Force Wagram a réalisé 15 missions de tirs cette semaine (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1885 missions de tirs. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations. Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition. Le 31 août, une patrouille de 2 Rafale a ainsi frappé deux caches d’armes de Daech contenant de l’armement lourd, dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, à proximité d’Abou Kamal, en Syrie. La semaine dernière, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales (bilan du 29 août au 4 septembre inclus). Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 : 8437 sorties / 1457 frappes / 2249 objectifs neutralisés.

Chammal : destruction de caches d’armes de Daech

Mise à jour : 07/09/2018

Le 31 août 2018, deux Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont de nouveau frappé Daech lors d’une mission de Close Air Support (CAS – appui aérien rapproché), en Syrie.

Comme quasiment tous les jours depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, les aéronefs du « Groupe de bombardement 43 » ont décollé, le 31 août, de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie pour lutter contre Daech depuis le ciel syro-irakien. Cette mission s’est conclue par la réalisation d’une frappe sur deux caches d’armes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, qui a permis de poursuivre la réduction du potentiel militaire ennemi.

Les pilotes des Rafale ont procédé au tir d’armements de précision qui ont détruit leurs objectifs. Afin de mener à bien cette mission en toute sécurité, ces frappes ont été précédées d’une reconnaissance du site en coordination avec un drone de la coalition et ont fait l’objet d’un dialogue constant avec un contrôleur aérien avancé en charge de désigner l’objectif aux pilotes.

Il a fallu plus de six heures de vol à la patrouille de Rafale et trois ravitaillements en vol pour accomplir cette mission qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre de la préparation de l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre les derniers réduits territoriaux de Daech en Syrie.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création le 21 novembre 2014, près de 6 000 sorties et 26 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs qui y sont stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à OIR (opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. À la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation» au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target Daesh remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 20 and August 26, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 26, 2018.

On August 26 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Mahkmur, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.

On August 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh supply route, one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 25, 2018.

On August 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 24 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two Daesh-held buildings.

• Near Mosul, one strike destroyed seven Daesh-held buildings.

On August 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Abu Kamal.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 23, 2018.

On August 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

On August 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building, and three Daesh vehicles.

On August 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes and one Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 21, 2018.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 20, 2018.

On August 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

• Near Jazeera Desert, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed three Daesh logistics hubs and one Daesh vehicle.

On August 18 and 19, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

On August 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

This Coalition strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS), après avoir repris cet été la poche de Dashisha, sont actuellement dans une phase de réorganisation avant de lancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, tout en accompagnant, dans les régions libérées récemment, le retour d’une forme d’administration. L’objectif, pour les FDS, est de permettre le retour à la vie normale et d’éviter le retour de Daech dans ces zones.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, si Daech a mené quelques attaques isolées cette semaine, la situation sécuritaire demeure relativement stable du fait de l’action des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) qui allie opérations de sécurisation et actions de rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles au retour à la vie normale de la population.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Alors que la frégate de défense aérienne « Chevalier Paul » patrouille en Méditerranée orientale, la TF Wagram et les aéronefs déployés sur les bases de Jordanie et des Emirats arabes unis (EAU) ont poursuivi leurs missions d’appui à la coalition. Un Atlantique 2 basé en Jordanie renforce le dispositif. Le C135 ravitailleur basé aux EAU a quitté le théâtre le 29 août.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
Six missions de tir ont eu lieu cette semaine (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1870 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech au sein de la coalition.

Une patrouille de Rafale a frappé, le 6 août dernier, deux entrées de grottes dans la région d’Al Qaim en Irak où tentaient de se dissimuler des combattants de Daech. Parmi ces derniers il s’est avéré que se trouvaient deux cadres importants de l’organisation : le chef des opérations pour la région de l’Anbar ainsi que le responsable financier pour la même région qui ont été tous deux neutralisés.
Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 26 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 22 au 28 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8410 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

Thursday 23 August – a Reaper struck a terrorist-held building in Syria…On Thursday 23 August, a Reaper patrolled over the Euphrates valley in Syria. A building occupied by Daesh was identified, and hit with a single Hellfire missile.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of Daesh in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target Daesh remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 13 and August 19, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 25 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq and Syria on August 19, 2018.

On August 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

On August 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

• Near Samarra, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings and one Daesh supply cache.

On August 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh-held building and one Daesh vehicle.

On August 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 16, 2018.

On August 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 15, 2018.

On August 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers, one Daesh command and control support facility and one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 14, 2018.

On August 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed one Daesh vehicle and two Daesh lines of communication.

On August 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• One strike was conducted near Atshana Mountains.

On August 12, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements in Iraq and Syria that were not reported in the previous release:

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh lines of communication.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.

• Near Tuz, one strike destroyed five Daesh-held buildings.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Actions contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) marquent une pause opérationnelle avant de relancer leur offensive dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate tout en accompagnant le retour d’une administration légitime afin d’éviter le retour de Daech dans les régions libérées.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

La situation sécuritaire est restée relativement stable grâce à une action des Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) qui cherche à s’inscrire dans la durée en alliant opérations de sécurisation et opérations visant le rétablissement des infrastructures essentielles à la population. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes Les Task Force Narvik et Montsabert poursuivent leurs activités de conseil et de formation de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) et de la 6e Division irakienne.

La Task Force Wagram appuie les opérations contre Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram ont appuyé par des tirs les opérations contre les dernières poches tenues par Daech dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate. Au bilan, trois missions de tir ont ainsi été conduites cette semaine (du 15 au 21 août inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1864 missions de tir.

Coopération avec la Jordanie et le Liban

Dans le cadre du plan de coopération militaire franco-jordanien 2018, les militaires jordaniens et français en charge de la protection de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie ont partagé durant trois jours leurs savoir-faire dans les domaines du secourisme de combat, de la détection d’engins explosifs improvisés et de l’auto-défense. La frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul, qui a rejoint récemment le théâtre d’opérations, a quant à elle conduit des exercices en coopération avec les forces armées libanaises. De façon à améliorer la capacité des militaires français et libanais à opérer conjointement, des commandos marine libanais et les plongeurs de la frégate, ainsi que l’hélicoptère Caïman embarqué sur le Chevalier Paul et un Puma des forces aériennes libanaises, ont été mis en œuvre. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations Les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué, cette semaine, 27 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol dans la lutte contre Daech (bilan du 15 au 21 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14: 8384 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralises. From Dutch MoD on August 22nd: [For August 15th-22nd, the Netherlands report: In the fight against terrorist organization ISIS, Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 10 missions over the Syrian province of Deir al Zour and the Iraqi province of Ninawa.]

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Midden-Oosten

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour en de Iraakse provincie Ninawa.

Friday 17 August – Tornados demolished a building occupied by Daesh in northern Iraq, and killed a terrorist on foot…Armed reconnaissance patrols continued to be flown daily by RAF aircraft over Syria and Iraq, and on Friday 17 August, a Daesh target was identified in northern Iraq. Terrorists had occupied a large building in the desert, a number of miles to the west-north-west of Bayji. Once a coalition surveillance aircraft had checked the surrounding area for any signs of civilian presence, a pair of Tornados conducted an attack with Paveway bombs which demolished the building and also destroyed a vehicle used by the terrorists. A further terrorist was observed on foot close by after the attack, and was struck by a Brimstone missile.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of Daesh in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to accelerate the defeat of Daesh in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi-Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling Daesh organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target Daesh remnants as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from Daesh’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between August 6 and August 12, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 17 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 12, 2018.

On August 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Sharqat, one strike destroyed one Daesh supply route.
• Near Hamrin Mountains, one strike destroyed three Daesh caves.

On August 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed nine Daesh vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 11, 2018.

On August 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 42 Daesh vehicles and one Daesh weapons cache.

On August 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Bashir, two strikes destroyed two Daesh weapons caches and three Daesh caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq or Syria on August 9, 2018.

On August 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on August 8, 2018.

On August 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh headquarters and one Daesh logistics hub.

On August 7 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Rawah, one strike destroyed one Daesh tunnel.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on August 6, 2018.

On August 6 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near , one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed two Daesh-held buildings, one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh motorcycle.

On August 5, Coalition military forces conducted one strike in Syria that were not reported in the previous release:
• Coalition Military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets near Abu Kamal.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives contre les derniers territoires encore tenus par Daech, tout en poursuivant leurs actions de dépollution des zones conquises ces dernières semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent, face à des actions ponctuelles de combattants isolés de Daech aux moyens d’IED et d’attaque contre des infrastructures électriques. A l’occasion de ces opérations, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont continué cette semaine de mettre à jour des caches de l’organisation terroriste contenant armes et IED, notamment à la frontière irako-syrienne.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik entre dans la phase finale d’une séquence de formation dense entamée fin juin, au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents.
La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division, alors que celle-ci se prépare à participer à la sécurisation d’un important pèlerinage qui aura lieu le 10 août à Bagdad. Elle a notamment réalisé cette semaine des formations au profit d’une soixantaine d’instructeurs irakiens dans les domaines de la santé, du soutien médical, et du combat en localité.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.
Cette semaine, quatre missions de tir ont été réalisées (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1860 missions de tir.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 30 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 1er au 7 août inclus). Lors de ces sorties 3 frappes ont été réalisées par les équipages de Rafale. Une frappe planifiée a été menée en Syrie, contre un site de l’organisation terroriste utilisé pour assembler des véhicules suicides. Deux frappes ont été réalisées en Irak en appui des opérations de sécurisation de l’armée irakienne, visant des positions de combattants de Daech équipés de pick-up.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8325 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.

Chammal : mission de frappe planifiée pour les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie

Mise à jour : 10/08/2018

Le 1er août 2018, une patrouille de deux Rafale C du « Groupe de Bombardement 43 » équipés de bombes à guidage de précision, a décollé de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie pour réaliser une mission d’appui feu incluant une frappe planifiée visant des capacités de production d’explosifs de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate en Syrie.

L’opération planifiée et ordonnée par le centre des opérations aériennes de la coalition, le CAOC de la base aérienne d’Al Udeid au Qatar, visait à détruire un site utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour fabriquer des explosifs et assembler des véhicules suicides.

La mission a été réalisée en coordination avec des avions de combat de la coalition. Après qu’une reconnaissance préalable du site, réalisée par un drone allié, ait permis de s’assurer de l’absence de risque de dommages collatéraux, les aéronefs français ont procédé au tir de deux bombes de précision « AASM » (armement air-sol modulaire), de 250kg. Les munitions ont détruit le bâtiment, conformément aux effets militaires recherchés.

Il aura fallu trois ravitaillements et 4h30 de vol aux deux Rafale pour accomplir cette mission qui traduit la détermination des armées françaises à poursuivre la lutte pour défaire totalement l’organisation terroriste Daech.

La base aérienne projetée en Jordanie contribue au quotidien à la lutte contre Daech. Depuis sa création, près de 6000 sorties, plus de 1000 frappes et 25 000 heures de vol ont été réalisées par les aéronefs stationnés.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. À la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation» au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 15-08-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 10 missies in de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour. 2 keer zijn wapens ingezet. Een keer nabij Hajin en een keer nabij Abu Kamal. Het betrof beide keren een aanval op een logistieke opslagplaats. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 8 tot 15 augustus 2018.

Irak

Nederlandse instructeurs in Irak trainen Koerdische strijders. Ze leren hen onder meer grote gebieden te beveiligen. Ook geven ze leiderschaps- en bataljonstrainingen.

Defensie levert in het land ook chirurgische teams voor het Amerikaanse role 2-hospitaal. Dat gebeurt via het Instituut samenwerking Defensie en Relatieziekenhuizen.

Een team bestaat uit ongeveer 10 man, onder wie chirurgen, een anesthesist, verpleegkundigen en een laborant. Naast de zorg voor mensen behandelt het team ook honden, dit keer het gebit van hond Ido. De dieren worden ingezet bij bewakings- en opsporingsactiviteiten.

De Nederlanders werken in het hospitaal nauw samen met Noorse, Deense en Britse medici.

IRAK – SYRIE – CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie



En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syrienne continuent leurs actions offensives. Elles ont achevé cette semaine leurs opérations de sécurisation de la région de Dashisha, et œuvrent désormais à la mise en place d’une nouvelle administration locale. La zone reste encore polluée par les nombreux pièges et IED posés par Daech, et les opérations de neutralisation de ces derniers devraient encore se poursuivre plusieurs semaines.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

Les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent et continuent d’obtenir des résultats. Les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont cette semaine neutralisé plusieurs groupes de Daech opérant dans la province de Ninive, tout en continuant à mettre à jour des complexes de tunnels aménagés servant de stocks de matériels et d’ateliers de confections d’IED pour les combattant terroristes.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik achève cette semaine un cycle de formation entamé à la fin du mois de juin au profit de près de 200 soldats de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) dans 5 domaines de spécialité différents. Cette fin de cycle est l’occasion de mener des exercices de synthèse afin d’évaluer le niveau atteint par les stagiaires.

La Task Force Monsabert poursuit ses activités de conseil et de formation au profit de la 6e Division.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate



Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram poursuivent leurs actions en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Cette semaine, une missions de tir a été réalisée (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1861 missions de tir.



Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont effectué 32 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 8 au 14 août inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8357 sorties / 1456 frappes / 2247 objectifs neutralisés.