Saturday 10 February – a Reaper conducted two attacks on terrorists operating inside buildings, and two attacks on extremists in the open, as well as tracking a Daesh command team who were subsequently struck by a coalition aircraft…’The next day [Feb 10th], a Reaper hit two groups of terrorists operating within buildings, and two other groups fighting in the open. The Reaper’s crew then tracked a local terrorist command team as it moved between locations, supporting a successful attack by coalition fast jets…

RAF aircraft have carried out nearly 1,700 strikes against Daesh in Iraq and Syria since 2014. The UK have deployed Reaper UAVs, Typhoon jets and Tornados, have conducted significant ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions and have provided additional air support such as inflight refuelling and transporting. The UK is working to secure Daesh’s lasting defeat by working with legitimate local authorities to ensure a stable, prosperous and united future for affected communities in both Iraq and Syria. Daesh must not be allowed to re-emerge.

Friday 9 February – Tornados destroyed two Daesh buildings, whilst a Reaper struck a group of terrorists firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces….On Friday 9 February, a Reaper provided surveillance support to a series of coalition air strikes on terrorist targets, and conducted an attack with a Hellfire missile against a group of extremists who were firing upon the Syrian Democratic Forces. A Tornado flight also carried out successful attacks on two Daesh-held buildings.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike ISIS targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ongoing operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by CJTF-OIR efforts, demonstrate that much work remains to defeat Daesh here. The Coalition and our partners continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates across multiple networks in order to degrade, disrupt, and dismantle Daesh structures and remove the extremist terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. This will prevent the terrorist group’s ability to regroup and resume its capacity to threaten citizens of all nations.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8, 2018, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 65 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Feb. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and an ISIS line of communication.

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

On Feb. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed a command and control center, an ammunition storage facility, a fighting position and an ISIS staging area.

On Feb. 7 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Taji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

On Feb. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two ISIS supply routes, a tunnel entrance and a weapons cache.

On Feb. 6 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near the Hamrin Mountains, two strikes destroyed 20 ISIS tunnels, two ISIS supply routes, three fighting positions, six ISIS vehicles and 10 ISIS fueling sites.
• Near Huwayjah, one strike damaged an ISIS supply route.

On Feb. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two staging areas, an ISIS motorcycle, a fighting position and a VBIED.

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

On Feb. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS supply routes, a staging area and a weapons cache.

On Feb. 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Rutbah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two underground ISIS bunkers.

On Feb. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS supply route, four ISIS-held buildings and a weapons cache.

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

On Feb. 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, an ISIS supply route, two staging facilities, three ISIS vehicles and damaged a mortar system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Feb. 2, 2018.

Additionally, we received late reporting of one strike consisting of two engagements conducted in Syria against ISIS targets on Feb. 1, 2018 near Abu Kamal, engaging an ISIS tactical unit and destroying two ISIS lines of communication.

Wednesday 7 February – Tornados eliminated a Daesh observation post and a booby-trap team, whilst a Reaper struck a building from which fire had been directed at the Syrian Democratic Forces…On Wednesday 7 February, another Reaper tracked a number of terrorist targets in the same area [Euphrates] , allowing two Daesh-held buildings to be struck successfully by coalition fast jets. The Reaper dealt with a third such building used as a firing point against the SDF, whilst two Tornados destroyed a terrorist observation post, then attacked a building from which a Daesh team planting booby-traps was operating.

Monday 5 February – a Reaper struck terrorists moving at speed on a motorcycle…On Monday 5 February, a Reaper struck a pair of terrorists riding a motorcycle at speed across countryside.

Sunday 4 February – a Reaper struck a large group of terrorists in a building…On 4 February, a Reaper hit another building held by a large group of terrorists.

Saturday 3 February – Typhoons and a Reaper hit three Daesh buildings…they [Typhoons] demolished a further two such buildings on 3 February, , whilst a Reaper destroyed another.

Friday 2 February – Typhoons demolished a terrorist-held building…Typhoons destroyed a Daesh-held building on 2 February.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike Daesh targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ongoing operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by CJTF-OIR efforts, demonstrate that much work remains to defeat Daesh here. OIR and its partners continue to remove Daesh from the battlefield and prevent the terrorist group’s ability to regroup and resume its capacity to threaten citizens of all nations.

Coalition airstrikes killed one senior Daesh leader in Syria in November, and another in December 2017, as well as killing four senior Daesh leaders in January 2018. The removal of these key terrorists disrupts Daesh’s leadership and information dissemination activities, reducing the terrorist group’s ability to plan and conduct terrorist attacks both within Syria and Iraq, and abroad.

Shaykh Abu Anas al Furati, a Daesh senior military commander, and two Daesh members were killed by a Coalition airstrike Nov. 27, 2017 near Hajin, Syria. Furati was responsible for coordinating Daesh attacks within Syria. His death further impairs Daesh command and control capabilities and reduces its ability to conduct terrorist activities in the region.

Abd al-Rahman Filipini, a Daesh military leader, was killed by a Coalition airstrike Dec. 13, 2017 near Hajin, Syria. An additional Daesh member was also killed during the strike.

Abd al Rahman al Tamimi, a Daesh military leader, killed Jan. 2, 2018 near Hajin, Syria.

Haytham al Jazairi, Daesh immigration and logistics committee member, killed Jan. 6, 2018 near Kharaij, Syria.

Hassan al Jazzari, Daesh immigration and logistics committee leader, killed Jan. 6, 2018 near Abu Hammam, Syria.

Aysh al Dagestani, Daesh Brigade commander, killed Jan. 12, 2018 near Al Kashmah, Syria.

The Coalition and our partners continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates across multiple networks in order to degrade, disrupt, and dismantle Daesh structures and remove the extremist terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 78 engagements against Daesh terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Feb. 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes [1 British] engaged four Daesh tactical units and destroyed three Daesh-held buildings, two tactical vehicles, a VBIED, an artillery piece, a weapons cache and damaged two Daesh-held buildings.

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

On Jan. 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of eight engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units and destroyed an artillery piece, a construction vehicle, a fighting position, a mortar tube, a staging facility and a headquarters.
• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a Daesh fighting position.

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

On Jan. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 18 engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged six Daesh tactical units and destroyed two Daesh supply routes, three Daesh headquarters, a staging facility, a Daesh motorcycle and an artillery piece.

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

On Jan. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged three Daesh tactical units and destroyed a Daesh construction vehicle two Daesh-held buildings and a mortar.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 29, 2018.

On Jan. 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 20 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged seven Daesh tactical units and destroyed three Daesh-held buildings, a UAV, three weapons caches, a VBIED, a Daesh van and seven pieces of Daesh construction equipment.

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

On Jan. 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 10 engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed four fighting positions, a Daesh-held building and six construction vehicles.

On Jan. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of eight engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units and destroyed a construction vehicle, a VBIED, two fighting positions and two Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 26, 2018.

Additionally, we received late reporting of one strike consisting of two engagements conducted in Syria against Daesh targets on Jan. 25 near Abu Kamal, destroying a Daesh staging area and a fighting position.

Thursday 1 February – Tornados destroyed a heavy machine-gun position, whilst a Reaper struck three further terrorist positions…Several coalition aircraft, including an RAF Reaper and two Tornados, supported the SDF as they cleared a village of terrorists on 1 February. The Reaper spotted an anti-tank gun team firing at the SDF, and guided the strike on the weapon team by a coalition aircraft. The Reaper then hit three more terrorist positions, and the Tornados eliminated a heavy machine-gun team.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, les opérations se poursuivent. Les objectifs demeurent de :

défaire les dernières poches terroristes résiduelles en Syrie ;

sécuriser les territoires récemment libérés en Irak.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes poursuivent leur combat contre les dernières poches Daechies présentes sur les rives orientales de l’Euphrate. Les mauvaises conditions météorologiques réduisent encore les capacités d’appui de la Coalition.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes poursuivent des opérations de contrôle de zone et de sécurisation, confirmant leur autonomie croissante.

Dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, autour d’Al Qaim, comme dans la province de Ninive, les opérations conduites par les forces de sécurité irakiennes donnent de bons résultats avec la découverte et la destruction de nombreux engins explosifs improvisés.

Des infirmiers irakiens formés au secourisme de combat

Depuis le 13 janvier et pour une durée de quatre semaines, la Task Force Monsabert réalise une instruction « Advance Combat Life Saver » au profit des infirmiers irakiens du centre médical de la 6ème Division.

Le stage est essentiellement pratique et vise à faire des stagiaires de futurs instructeurs au secourisme de combat.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

la Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation

La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, cinq missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes (2 missions d’éclairement et 3 mission d’interdiction – bilan du 24 au 30 janvier).

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1615 missions de tirs.

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

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne a permis d’assurer des missions de renseignement et d’appui au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 24 au 30 janvier) au cours desquelles trois frappes ont été réalisées, toutes dans le secteur d’Abu Kamal en appui des forces démocratiques syriennes combattant les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7708 sorties / 1434 frappes / 2222 objectifs neutralisés.

Chammal : au cœur du processus de « frappes d’opportunité »

Mise à jour : 08/02/2018

Au sein de la coalition contre Daesh, le CAOC (Combined Air Operations Center), basé au Qatar, est chargé de la planification et de la conduite des missions de l’ensemble des moyens aériens. Ce centre opérationnel, au sein duquel est inséré un détachement français, gère notamment les missions de « frappes d’opportunité », c’est-à-dire l’appui des troupes au sol réalisé par les patrouilles d’avions alliés.

Ce type de frappes n’est réalisé qu’à la suite d’un processus extrêmement normé. La demande, qui vient d’un spécialiste sur le terrain, est envoyée au CAOC qui décide de confier la mission à une des patrouilles d’avions de chasse en vol au-dessus du théâtre à cet instant. Lorsque les chasseurs français sont susceptibles d’être engagés la demande est examinée par une équipe de trois experts français: le LEGAD (Legal Adviser ou conseiller juridique) et l’expert en armement, dit « weaponeer », sont les deux piliers sur lesquels s’appuie le Red Card Holder (RCH) pour prendre la décision finale.

La tâche de ce dernier est de s’assurer que la frappe est conforme aux règles d’engagement nationales. Sans son accord, la demande d’engagement est annulée. « Au moment où la demande arrive, nous nous isolons tous les trois dans une salle spécifique », relate le lieutenant-colonel Richard, RCH au Qatar pour l’opération Chammal. Le weaponeer calcule les dégâts humains et matériels potentiellement causés par le bombardement, en fonction de l’armement utilisé. Il travaille aussi en étroite collaboration avec le LEGAD pour être sûr que les principes du droit international sont respectés.

C’est à partir de ce travail que le RCH décide d’autoriser ou de refuser la frappe. « L’objectif de la France est de ne faire aucun mort civil », précise le RCH. De même, si la demande concerne la destruction d’un pont ou d’une route, le possible impact sur les conditions de vie des populations est évalué, et la demande sera refusée si celui-ci est jugé disproportionné au regard de l’effet militaire recherché. Aux côtés des Américains, la France est le seul pays de la coalition à disposer de sa propre méthodologie pour évaluer les dégâts potentiels.

« Quelle que soit la réponse, l’ensemble des étapes du processus de frappes d’opportunité prend entre 10 et 15 minutes » assure le commandant Grégory, weaponeer au sein des éléments français du CAOC. Affecté depuis un an au Centre National du Ciblage (CNC), le commandant Grégory peut mettre à profit sa grande expérience dans le domaine de l’appui aérien. « Il est important que l’ensemble des protagonistes se comprennent très rapidement, et seul l’entraînement nous permet d’atteindre ce niveau d’interopérabilité entre alliés ».

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’opération Inherent Resolve et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. A 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 des forces de sécurités 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 | 07-02-2018 | 12:00

Nederlandse F-16’s vielen ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen ISIS-doelen aan: strijders, logistieke opslaglocaties en artillerieopstellingen. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 31 januari tot en met 6 februari 2018.

F-16 taxiet naar startbaanToon opties

Een Nederlandse F-16 op weg naar de startbaan.

De jachtvliegtuigen hielpen de grondtroepen tijdens 11 missies, ook boven de Iraakse provincies Ninawa, Sala ad-Din en As-Sulaymaniyah. Bij 4 werden wapens ingezet.

Nederland doet boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband mee aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Irak

Voor Operation Inherent Resolve trainen Nederlandse militairen met diverse partnerlanden Peshmerga-strijders in Irak. Het team van Capacity Building Mission Iraq (CBMI) IX droeg vorige week het stokje over aan CBMI X. Zij voeren deze missie uit tot en met mei 2018.

2 trainingsteams verzorgen een basis-infanterieopleiding voor de manschappen en daarnaast een leiderschapstraining voor de kaderleden. Dat gebeurde in 2 opleidingscentra van Peshmerga. Zij kregen les in basisvaardigheden, kaartlezen en het verrichten van medische handelingen. Degenen die de training afrondden, ontvingen een certificaat.

In het westen van Irak werkt een chirurgisch team in het Amerikaanse Role 2-hospitaal. De Nederlandse medici werken daar nauw samen met een Brits team.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, les opérations se poursuivent. Les objectifs demeurent de :

défaire les dernières poches terroristes résiduelles en Syrie ;

sécuriser les territoires récemment libérés en Irak.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes poursuivent leur combat contre les dernières poches daechies présentes sur les rives orientales de l’Euphrate. La Coalition y apporte un appui continu, permettant aux forces locales au sol de progresser régulièrement malgré une résistance importante de Daech.

Poursuite des opérations de sécurisation en Irak…

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes poursuivent leurs efforts pour sécuriser le territoire. La priorité porte actuellement sur les régions de Baji et de Kirkouk où des caches d’armes sont régulièrement découvertes et détruites.

… favorisant le retour des réfugiés

A la faveur de la sécurisation croissante du territoire irakien, les conditions du retour des réfugiés se sont sensiblement améliorées, notamment dans la partie ouest de l’Anbar. Les réfugiés rejoignent progressivement les villes d’Al Qaim et d’Anah où les opérations de dépollution des engins explosifs improvisés laissés par Daech se poursuivent.

Environ 80 camps ont été fermés en Irak et une vingtaine devrait l’être dans les semaines à venir.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram forme des artilleurs irakiens…

Du 30 janvier au 1er février, un détachement de la Task Force Wagram a réalisé une action de formation inédite au tir canon au profit de plus d’une centaine d’artilleurs irakiens.

Cet échange d’expérience est le résultat des liens établis entre les Task force Monsabert et Wagram avec l’Ecole d’artillerie irakienne.

Ce type de stage est appelé à être renouvelé.

… tout en poursuivant son appui aux opérations de sécurisation

La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, deux missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes (1 mission d’éclairement et 1 mission d’interdiction – bilan du 31 janvier au 6 février).

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1617 missions de tirs.

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

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne a permis d’assurer des missions de renseignement et d’appui au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 28 sorties aériennes (bilan du 31 janvier au 6 février) au cours desquelles une frappe a été réalisée dans le secteur d’Abu Kamal en appui des forces démocratiques syriennes combattant les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 : 7736 sorties / 1435 frappes / 2223 objectifs neutralisés.

Wednesday 31 January – a Reaper eliminated a sniper team…Another Reaper dealt with a sniper team on 31 January after the SDF reported coming under fire.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties
Nieuwsbericht | 31-01-2018 | 12:00

Nederlandse F-16’s vielen ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen ISIS-doelen aan, waaronder gebouwen, opstellingen, een hoofdkwartier en een opslaglocatie. Dat gebeurde in de buurt van Ar Ramadi en Abu Kamal in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 24 tot en met 30 januari 2018.

Technicus bevestigt brandstofslang aan F-16Toon opties
Een F-16 wordt bijgetankt (september 2015).

De jachtvliegtuigen hielpen de grondtroepen tijdens 12 missies, ook boven de Iraakse provincies Ninawa en Al Anbar. Bij 6 werden wapens ingezet.

Nederland neemt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband deel aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Tuesday 30 January – a Reaper successfully targeted terrorists flying a drone against the Syrian Democratic Forces…On 30 January, a Reaper hunted for a Daesh team flying a drone surveying the Syrian Democratic Forces, it identified them launching a quadcopter and struck with a Hellfire missile.

Monday 29 January – Tornados attacked a group of terrorists…and on 29 January, Tornados stuck a group of terrorists moving between buildings.

Sunday 28 January – Tornados destroyed a terrorist observation post…The following day [Jan 28th], Tornados bombed a terrorist observation post to the east of the Euphrates…

Saturday 27 January – Typhoons bombed two Daesh positions… Typhoons provided support to the Syrian Democratic Forces on 27 January, delivering destroying a two Daesh positions.

Friday 26 January – Tornados struck a Daesh-held building and a Reaper hit a group of terrorists…On 26 January, a Reaper worked alongside two Tornados over the area [Euphrates area]; the Reaper identified one building occupied by extremists, which allowed the Tornados to strike, then it hit a further group with a Hellfire.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, les opérations se poursuivent avec pour objectif :

– de défaire les dernières poches terroristes résiduelles en Syrie ;

– de sécuriser les territoires récemment libérés en Irak pour y empêcher toute résurgence de Daech.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

Les opérations n’ont pas connu d’évolution significative cette semaine. La dynamique récente des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) a été freinée par les mauvaises conditions météorologiques qui limitent les possibilités d’appui aérien de la coalition.

Les FDS ont profité de cette pause pour renforcer leur manœuvre d’encerclement autour de la ville d’Hajin, permettant d’isoler davantage ce point d’appui de Daech sur l’Euphrate.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent. Les forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) n’y rencontrent qu’une faible résistance de Daech mais continuent toujours de découvrir de nombreuses caches d’armes.

Retour des déplacés

En Irak, les autorités irakiennes ont annoncé le retour en un mois d’environ 460 000 déplacés dans leur ancien lieu d’habitation, plus haut chiffre depuis le déclenchement du conflit en 2014.

Le principal obstacle à ces retours demeure le nettoyage des engins explosifs improvisés et autres pièges qu’a laissé Daech dans ces zones.

Le général Parisot, Senior National Representative français au sein de l’opération Inherent Resolve et chef de la cellule en charge des opérations civilo-militaire de la Coalition, suit avec attention ces flux de déplacés et l’évolution de la situation humanitaire dans la zone d’opération de la Coalition.

Formation des forces de sécurité irakiennes

Le 21 janvier, la Task Force Narvik a débuté un nouveau stage de formation d’un mois au profit d’une centaine de futures recrues de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).

Un stage intitulé Deep Recon débutera également le 3 février au profit d’une vingtaine de stagiaires appartenant à l’ICTS qui vont être spécialisés dans les techniques de recueil de renseignement tactique.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation

La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, quatre missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes (3 missions d’éclairement et 1 mission d’interdiction – bilan du 17 au 23 janvier).

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1610 missions de tirs.

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

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne a permis d’assurer des missions de renseignement et d’appui au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.’

Elle a donné lieu à 12 sorties aériennes (bilan du 17 au 23 janvier) au cours desquelles deux frappes ont été réalisées, toutes deux en Syrie dans le secteur d

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike ISIS targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ongoing operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces demonstrate that much work remains to defeat ISIS here.

A significant precision strike, involving exhaustive intelligence and observation to confirm ISIS concentrations and ensure no civilian casualties, killed between 145-150 ISIS terrorists in the Middle Euphrates River Valley Jan. 20. See our press release for that event here:
http://www.inherentresolve.mil/News/News-Releases/News-Article-View/Article/1422078/coalition-precision-strikes-kill-isis-terrorists-in-the-syrian-middle-euphrates/

Strike Summary

Between Jan. 19 and Jan. 25, Coalition military forces conducted 60 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.
On Jan. 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS supply routes, four fighting positions, a front-end loader, a road grader and an ISIS line of communication.

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Fridays only. This will encompass all strikes from the previous week. The continued degradation of Daesh leads to decreased kinetic activities against this terrorist organization. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency. CJTF-OIR is committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh and the prevention of its ability to establish networks or re-emerge in Iraq and Syria.

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

On Jan. 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed a front-end loader, two ISIS supply routes, four fighting positions and an ISIS line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 24, 2018.

On Jan. 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three pieces of ISIS construction equipment, three fighting positions and two ISIS supply routes.

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

On Jan. 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS supply routes, a command and control center and an ISIS-held building.

On Jan. 22 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
Near Qara Tapa, one strike destroyed and ISIS weapons cache.

On Jan. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed a staging facility, two ISIS supply routes, a munitions storage, an ISIS-held building, an ammunition truck and a fighting position.

On Jan. 21 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position and an ISIS command and control center.
Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two ISIS tactical vehicles.

On Jan. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, 12 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a staging facility, a VBIED, three weapons caches, two ISIS headquarters, an ISIS motorcycle, an ISIS construction vehicle, an ISIS-held building, and an ISIS vehicle.

On Jan. 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

On Jan. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes destroyed two ISIS supply routes, three ISIS equipment vehicles, six fighting positions, two ISIS vehicles and a command and control center.

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

Additionally, we received late reporting of four strikes consisting of 13 engagements conducted in Syria against ISIS targets on Jan. 18 near Abu Kamal, engaging four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

Wednesday 24 January – Typhoons destroyed two buildings held by Daesh in eastern Syria, whilst a Reaper attacked two groups of terrorists…On 24 January, Typhoons patrolled over the Euphrates area, destroying two Daesh buildings from which terrorists were engaged in combat with the SDF. A Reaper also carried out strikes, hitting groups of terrorists armed with rocket-propelled grenades.

Monday 22 January – a Reaper conducted three attacks on terrorists…

The fight to defeat Daesh is far from over, the Defence Secretary warned today in Rome as he met with counterparts at the Counter Deash Ministerial to review the success of the campaign, reaffirm the UK’s commitment to defeat Daesh, and discuss the future role of the Global Coalition.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:

“The UK will not be complacent when it comes to terrorism – a point I reaffirmed with my Global Coalition counterparts today. We pledged to continue to fight terrorists until their poisonous global network is totally destroyed. Despite Daesh’s diminishing territory, it is hell-bent on directing and inspiring terrorist attacks worldwide – threatening our security at home and abroad. The threat they pose is evolving and intensifying but our resolve to defeat them will not fade.”

As demonstration of this, the RAF have struck 22 times in the past three weeks, destroying Daesh drone operators, terrorist compounds, observation points, heavy machine-gun teams and pockets of fighters engaged in close quarter, street fighting with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

As the SDF drive the final pockets of Daesh fighters from Syria, RAF fast jets and remotely piloted Reaper aircraft provided close air support. On 22 January, a Reaper conducted three attacks against Daesh extremists fighting on foot and holding a building north of Abu Kamal.

Sunday 21 January – a Reaper attacked three terrorist targets in eastern Syria, including a group of extremists spotted setting up a potential ambush position…On Sunday 21 January, a Reaper identified a group of extremists setting up a probable ambush position in and around a small building in the Euphrates valley. A Hellfire missile scored a direct hit, killing the terrorists and causing a large secondary explosion, likely from weapons concealed inside the building. The Reaper then conducted a further two Hellfire attacks on terrorist positions, and supported a successful coalition air strike.

Saturday 20 January – a Reaper destroyed a Daesh-held building in eastern Syria, whilst Typhoons demolished a second…The following day [Jan 20th], a Reaper used a GBU-12 guided bomb to demolish a Daesh-held building north-west of Abu Kamal, and provided targeting and surveillance support to four coalition air strikes, including one which destroyed a munitions stockpile detected when the Reaper spotted terrorists delivering weapons to the building. A flight of Typhoons were also active over the area, and they used a Paveway to destroy a further Daesh-held building.

Friday 19 January – Typhoons and Tornados struck six terrorist positions and a truck-bomb in eastern Syria…The Euphrates valley was blanketed by cloud on Friday 19 January, but two RAF flights of Typhoons and Tornados nevertheless continued to provide effective air support to the SDF. Six attacks were delivered with Paveway IVs through the cloud onto terrorist positions with which the SDF were engaged in close combat; all six Daesh positions were reported by the SDF to have been destroyed, along with a truck-bomb.