On the 2nd of November, on Sunday, CF-18 Hornets conducted Canada’s first combat air strike on ISIL targets. The four targets were located near a dam west of Fallujah and consisted of heavy engineering equipment and vehicles. They were being used to divert water from the Euphrates River to create flooding and displace the population in Anbar province while also denying water to other populations downstream. By flooding certain areas, ISIL forced civilians and Iraqi security force members to use specific roads where they had placed improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. Additionally, the heavy engineering vehicles were being used to develop and enhance their defensive positions, which would have made future clearing operations for the Iraqi security forces more difficult.
“You’ll see in the image behind me, ISIL was using the heavy engineering equipment to interfere with the flow of the dam. Our forces worked with the Combined Air Operations Centre, the CAOC, and coalition targeting assets during the approximate four-hour flight. Five-hundred pound laser-guided bombs destroyed and damaged the heavy engineering equipment and vehicles identified and removed them from further employment. The destruction of ISIL’s equipment in this case means that they will not be able to use the Euphrates River against the population in Anbar province. The attacks also assured the removal of heavy equipment necessary to develop those defensive positions I told you about.”

Nederlandse F-16’s voerden 16 missies uit boven Irak en bombardeerden doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Ook namen de vliegtuigen doelen onder vuur met het boordkanon. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties in de week van 27 oktober tot en met 2 november.

De jachtvliegtuigen schakelden tijdens deze missies verschillende doelen uit, waaronder materieelcomplexen, voertuigen en strijders van ISIS.

U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Saturday and today using attack, fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct seven airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted two airstrikes in Iraq Saturday and today using fighter and remotely-piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
In Syria, five airstrikes conducted near Kobani struck five small ISIL units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles.
Southeast of Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL tank and two vehicle shelters.
In Iraq, one airstrike near Bayji struck a small ISIL unit.
Southeast of Fallujah, Iraq, coalition aircraft also struck a small ISIL unit.

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “Today, Canada’s CF-18s conducted their first combat strike since joining the fight against ISIL on October 30. Coordinated with our coalition partners, two CF-18s attacked ISIL targets with GBU12 500 lb laser guided bombs in the vicinity of Fallujah, Iraq.
The approximately four hour mission included air-to-air refueling from Canada’s Polaris aircraft. All aircraft returned safely to their base.”

November 1st 2014: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Friday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted five airstrikes in Iraq Friday and today using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

In Syria, five airstrikes conducted near Kobani suppressed or destroyed nine ISIL fighting positions and struck one ISIL building.

In Iraq, one airstrike southwest of the Mosul Dam destroyed one ISIL vehicle.

Four airstrikes near Al Qaim, Iraq, [one British] heavily damaged or destroyed four ISIL vehicles and struck four ISIL buildings.

Over the weekend [November 1st 2014], 2 Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s were tasked to investigate ISIL activity near the scene of an earlier successful coalition air strike at Al Qaim, north-west of Baghdad.

The aircraft, as part of the international coalition supporting the Iraqi government, identified and destroyed an ISIL armed vehicle using a single Brimstone missile.

October 31st: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Thursday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted four airstrikes in Iraq Thursday and today using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

In Syria, four airstrikes were conducted near Kobani damaging four ISIL fighting positions and one ISIL building.

In Iraq, an airstrike near Fallujah [French] struck a small ISIL unit and an airstrike near Bayji also struck a small ISIL unit.

One airstrike near Al Qaim destroyed one ISIL checkpoint and one ISIL vehicle.

One airstrike north of Tikrit struck a large ISIL unit and destroyed three ISIL-occupied buildings.

Le 31 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a poursuivi son appui aux opérations terrestres conduites par l’armée irakienne dans la région de Tikrīt, à 200 kilomètres au nord de Bagdad. Lors d’une mission de reconnaissance armée, le centre opérationnel aérien d’Al Udeid (CAOC) a réorienté une patrouille de Rafale, alors en vol dans la région de Falloujah, sur une cible d’opportunité. L’objectif, identifié et confirmé par un drone de la coalition, était un bâtiment transformé en point d’appui par plusieurs combattants de Daech en train de prendre à partie des éléments des forces armées irakiennes. Vers 7h00 et malgré les mauvaises conditions météo, les Rafale ont neutralisé ces terroristes armés en ouvrant le feu avec deux bombes AASM(1).

October 30th: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Wednesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct twelve airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted two airstrikes in Iraq Wednesday and today using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

In Syria, ten airstrikes near Kobani struck two small ISIL units and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions and five ISIL-occupied buildings.

Additionally, an ISIL headquarters building was damaged near Dayr Az Zawr and an ISIL security building was damaged near Ar Raqqah.

In Iraq, one airstrike near Bayji struck a small ISIL unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

One airstrike west of Ramadi struck an ISIL checkpoint.

October 29th: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Tuesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct eight airstrikes. Separately, U.S. forces conducted six airstrikes in Iraq Tuesday and today using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

In Syria, eight airstrikes near Kobani destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, a small ISIL unit, six ISIL vehicles, an ISIL-occupied building and an ISIL command and control node.

In Iraq, three airstrikes in the vicinity of Fallujah destroyed three small ISIL units.

Three airstrikes near Sinjar destroyed one small ISIL unit and two ISIL vehicles.

27-10-2014 – kl. 13:00: De danske F-16-fly, der er udsendt som bidrag til Operation Inherent Resolve, har siden seneste opdatering den 20. oktober fløjet 16 missioner. De danske fly har således været påvingerne flere gange dagligt i denne periode, og missionerne er foregået i både det centrale og det nordlige Irak.

Missionerne, som de danske fly har deltaget i, har været offensive, og det drejer sig primært om CAS-missioner (Close Air Support), hvor flyene er indsat som luftstøtte til styrker på landjorden. Disse udgør 14 ud af de 16 gennemførte missioner.

De øvrige missioner har ligeledes været angrebsmissioner, hvor de danske fly har været indsat for at kaste bomber mod på forhånd definerede mål på jorden. De danske fly har på de 16 missioner i alt kastet 30 bomber.

Siden første mission den 16. oktober 2014 har det danske bidrag i alt fløjet 27 missioner og kastet 37 bomber.

October 28th: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Monday and today using attack and fighter aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted nine airstrikes in Iraq Monday and today using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed four ISIL fighting positions and a small ISIL unit.

In Iraq, two airstrikes in the vicinity of Fallujah destroyed a small ISIL unit and an ISIL tank.

Four airstrikes in the vicinity of Mosul Dam destroyed a small ISIL unit, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL logistics base.

One airstrike west of Baghdad destroyed an ISIL-occupied building and a small ISIL unit.

One airstrike in the vicinity of Sinjar struck an ISIL fighting emplacement and destroyed six vehicles.

One airstrike northwest of Haditha destroyed an ISIL-occupied building used as a staging area.

October 27th: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Sunday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted seven airstrikes Sunday and today using fighters, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed five ISIL vehicles and an ISIL occupied building.

In Iraq, three airstrikes west of the Mosul Dam area struck a small ISIL fighting unit.

One airstrike southeast of Fallujah struck a large ISIL unit, destroyed an ISIL building and damaged an ISIL vehicle.

One airstrike south of the Bayji Oil refinery struck ISIL fighters.

One airstrike south of Bayji struck a small ISIL unit and destroyed an improved explosive device.

Finally, an airstrike east of Zumar struck a small ISIL unit and destroyed two ISIL occupied buildings.

Nederlandse F-16’s gooiden in Irak tientallen bommen op doelen van terreurorganisatie ISIS. Ook gebruikten ze het boordwapen. De toestellen vielen in meer dan 40 vluchten ruim 30 keer succesvol aan. Een overzicht van Defensie-operaties in de week van 20 tot en met 26 oktober.
De doelen bestonden uit opslagplaatsen voor munitie, wapens en bermbommen, hoofdkwartieren en strijders. Een onbekend aantal terroristen kwam om.

Significante gebeurtenissen 23 – 29 Okt:
(1) 24, 25, 27 en 29 Okt: operationele verkenningsvluchten zonder inzet van de
wapensystemen.
(2) 23/24 en 26 Okt: operationele vluchten met inzet van de wapensystemen.
(3) 28 Okt: onderhoud
Significant events 23 – 29 Oct:
(1) 24, 25, 27 and 29 Oct: operational exploratory flights without the use of the weapon systems.
(2) 23/24 and 26 Oct: operational flights with the use of the weapon systems.
(3) 28 Oct: maintenance

October 26th 2014: U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Saturday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct five airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve airstrikes Saturday and today using fighters, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, five airstrikes near Kobani destroyed seven ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.

In Iraq, six airstrikes west of the Mosul Dam area struck two small ISIL units, damaged an ISIL building and destroyed four ISIL vehicles and an ISIL artillery piece.

Three airstrikes southwest of the Mosul Dam area struck a large ISIL unit and a small ISIL unit, and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and two ISIL buildings.

Three airstrikes southeast of Fallujah struck two large ISIL units, a small ISIL unit and destroyed one ISIL building.

October 25th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Friday and today using bomber aircraft to conduct one airstrike. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twenty-two airstrikes Friday and today using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, one airstrike near Kobani destroyed an ISIL artillery piece.

In Iraq, three airstrikes near Bayji struck a large ISIL unit, a small ISIL unit, destroyed an ISIL building, damaged an ISIL building and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.

One airstrike southeast of the Mosul Dam struck a large ISIL unit while ten airstrikes west of the Mosul Dam struck four small ISIL units, one large ISIL unit, destroyed an ISIL building, six ISIL fighting positions and four ISIL staging locations.

Four airstrikes near Fallujah struck two small ISIL units, destroyed an ISIL vehicle and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Two airstrikes near Qurayat al Hajjaj struck a small ISIL unit and destroyed an ISIL building.

One airstrike east of Hayy Al Arabi destroyed an ISIL building.

Finally, one airstrike near Aynzalah destroyed an ISIL building.

Dans la nuit du 24 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a de nouveau pris part à un raid aérien mené par la coalition dans la région de Mossoul au nord de l’Irak.

Cette nouvelle mission de bombardement a été planifiée grâce au renseignement recueilli par les éléments de la coalition depuis le début des opérations aériennes. Réalisée dans la proche banlieue de Mossoul, l’opération visait à détruire un camp militaire utilisé par l’organisation terroriste pour aguerrir ses combattants.

Les avions de la coalition ont conduit un raid visant à mettre fin à l’action des terroristes dans cette emprise. Vers 21h00 (heure de Paris), deux avions Rafale ont procédé au largage de quatre bombes AASM(1). Ils ont détruit plusieurs bâtiments du camp.

October 24th – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Thursday and today using bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve airstrikes Thursday and today using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani struck three ISIL units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

In Iraq, three airstrikes southeast and west of the Mosul Dam destroyed two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar position.

Three airstrikes south of the Bayji Oil Refinery struck two small units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

Two strikes near Bayji struck an ISIL training camp.

Three airstrikes near Fallujah struck two small ISIL units and destroyed three ISIL vehicles.

Finally, one airstrike near Zumar destroyed five ISIL buildings.

All aircraft departed the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group’s ability to project power and conduct operations. Among the coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq are the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain.

October 24th 2014 – Two Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s participated in a coordinated coalition air strike overnight (Thursday) at Jar Silah, west of Kirkuk.

The aircraft, at the request of the Iraqi Government, used Paveway IV precision guided bombs to successfully attack a former Iraqi military base which ISIL were using as a logistics hub for operations in the area.

Le lendemain, [October 23rd 2014] les Rafale français évoluant au-dessus des zones de combat irakiennes dans la région du Mont Sinjar, ont mené un nouveau raid aérien. Aux environs de 11h, ils ont détruit un poste abritant un véhicule de Daech, à l’aide d’une bombe guidée laser (GBU 12).

Dans la soirée du 23 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a participé à un raid aérien mené par la coalition contre un complexe logistique de Daech au sud de Moussoul, dans la région de Kirkouk.

Aux environs de 20h30 (heure de Paris), une patrouille de Rafale, armés chacun de 6 bombes AASM(1) et équipés de pod Damocles, a délivré douze AASM sur l’objectif. Ce raid aérien auquel participaient nos alliés a permis de détruire un complexe de Daech servant à la fois d’usine de fabrication de bombes artisanales et de centre de recrutement, de formation et d’entraînement des terroristes. Cette action a été complétée par des frappes simultanées de nos alliés sur deux autres sites stratégiques de Daech, portant un coup dur à leur logistique.

October 23rd 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Wednesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted nine airstrikes Wednesday and today using fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL command and control center.

East of Dawr Az Zawr, two airstrikes destroyed ISIL oil holding tanks.

In Iraq, four airstrikes south of the Mosul Dam struck four small ISIL units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

South of Bayji, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

Three airstrikes south of Fallujah destroyed an ISIL building and struck a large ISIL unit [1 strike by France.]

Finally, near Fallujah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL training facility.

Les 22 et 23 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a poursuivi l’appui des opérations terrestres conduites par l’armée irakienne dans l’ouest de Bagdad et dans la région du Mont Sinjar au nord de l’Irak.

Le 22 octobre, lors d’une mission de reconnaissance armée, le centre opérationnel aérien d’Al Udeid (CAOC) a orienté une patrouille de Rafale, qui était alors en vol dans la région de Falloujah, sur une cible d’opportunité. L’objectif, identifié et confirmé par les équipages, était des combattants de Daech en train de monter à l’assaut de position des forces armées irakiennes. Vers 14h00, ouvrant le feu au cours d’une passe canon, les Rafale ont neutralisé le volume d’un groupe avec des obus de 30mm.

October 22nd – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Tuesday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct six airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted twelve airstrikes Tuesday and today using fighter, bomber, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq.

In Syria, six airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL building, and an ISIL logistical center.

In Iraq, twelve airstrikes took place in the vicinity of Mosul Dam destroying a large ISIL unit, an ISIL mortar launching position, three ISIL vehicles, and multiple ISIL fighting positions. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

Le 21 octobre 2014, la force Chammal a appuyé une opération terrestre conduite par l’armée irakienne dans la région de Mossoul.

Les avions français, en contact permanent avec le centre opérationnel aérien (CAOC), ont porté durant près de trois heures leur effort sur la région de Mossoul, où l’armée irakienne est engagée contre les terroristes du groupe autoproclamé Daech.

Au cours de ce vol, une cible d’opportunité s’est dévoilée. Après sa prise en compte par les Rafale, elle a été détruite vers 14h (heure de Paris) par un tir de GBU 12. Il s’agissait d’un véhicule 4×4 militaire blindé de type Humvee, utilisé par des terroristes.

October 21st 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria Monday and today using fighter and bomber aircraft to conduct four airstrikes. Separately, U.S. and partner nation forces conducted three airstrikes using fighter and attack aircraft against ISIL terrorists in Iraq. All aircraft departed the strike areas safely.

In Syria, four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL building, and a large ISIL unit.

In Iraq, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position south of the Bayji oil refinery.

Another airstrike southeast of Mosul Dam destroyed one ISIL fighting position and an airstrike north of Fallujah suppressed an ISIL attack.

All aircraft exited the strike areas safely. Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports.

Editor’s Note: Beginning with this news release, out of respect for participating nations, U.S. Central Command will defer to partner nations to publicly comment on their airstrikes against ISIL in Syria and Iraq. To date, nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq have included the U.S., France, United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. Nations conducting airstrikes in Syria have included the U.S., Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Bahrain.

Le 19 octobre, au cours d’une mission d’appui des troupes irakiennes au sol, deux Rafale français ont détruit deux « pick-up » du groupe terroriste Daech.

Au cours d’une mission de reconnaissance armée dans la région de Tikrit, à 200km au Nord de Bagdad, des objectifs mobiles ont été transmis en vol aux équipages.

Après leur identification et la confirmation de leur caractère hostile par les pilotes des Rafale, ils ont été traités par trois bombes guidées laser GBU 12. Les chasseurs français, équipés de pod de désignation Damocles, ont porté leurs frappes entre 12h15 et 13h15 (heure de Paris). Deux « pick-up » terroristes ont été détruits. Cette frappe s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’appui de la coalition à l’offensive des forces armées irakiennes dans la région de Baiji-Tikrit.

October 20th 2014 – RAF Tornados were involved in further successful airstrikes on ISIL terrorists who had attacked an Iraqi military convoy south of Fallujah. Brimstone missiles were used to hit the ISIL forces, including 2 trucks, ahead of additional attacks by other coalition forces in the area which were supported by UK Tornados.

October 19th – U.S. military forces conducted multiple airdrops tonight in the vicinity of Kobani, Syria to resupply Kurdish forces on the ground defending the city against ISIL. The airdrops were conducted by U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

The aircraft delivered weapons, ammunition and medical supplies that were provided by Kurdish authorities in Iraq and intended to enable continued resistance against ISIL’s attempts to overtake Kobani. All aircraft exited the airdrop zone safely.

To date, U.S. forces have conducted more than 135 airstrikes against ISIL in Kobani. Combined with continued resistance to ISIL on the ground, indications are that these strikes have slowed ISIL advances into the city, killed hundreds of their fighters and destroyed or damaged scores of pieces of ISIL combat equipment and fighting positions. However, the security situation in Kobani remains fragile as ISIL continues to threaten the city and Kurdish forces continue to resist. As the U.S. Central Command commander has noted, Kobani could still fall.

These airdrops were conducted in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to degrade and defeat the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to the region and the wider international community. This assistance is another example of U.S. resolve to deny ISIL key terrain and safe haven as well as our commitment to assist those forces who oppose ISIL.