Saturday 23 December – a Reaper struck terrorists trying to conceal themselves in an outbuilding in eastern Syria…Royal Air Force aircraft flew operational sorties against Daesh terrorists on every day of the winter holiday period, with the major focus remaining the provision of reconnaissance and close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in and around the Euphrates valley. A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft worked closely with coalition jets on Saturday 23 December near Abu Hammam. The Reaper’s crew provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike on a Daesh-occupied building, then tracked a small group of terrorists as they attempted to seek shelter in an outbuilding nearby. Having checked the area carefully for any signs of civilians who might be placed at risk, the Reaper’s crew then conducted a successful attack with a Hellfire missile, which destroyed the outbuilding and its occupants.

On 23 Dec 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi Security Forces during operations in the vicinity of Bayji. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 21, 2017.

On Dec. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS indirect fire weapons, two explosive hazards, two maneuver elements and an ISIS headquarters command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 20, 2017.

On Dec. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and damaged an ISIS supply route and a command and control center.

On Dec. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS tunnel.

On Dec. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Ba’aj, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.’

On Dec. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 21, 2017.

On Dec. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS indirect fire weapons, two explosive hazards, two maneuver elements and an ISIS headquarters command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 20, 2017.

On Dec. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and damaged an ISIS supply route and a command and control center.

On Dec. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS tunnel.

On Dec. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Ba’aj, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 21, 2017.

On Dec. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS indirect fire weapons, two explosive hazards, two maneuver elements and an ISIS headquarters command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 20, 2017.

On Dec. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and damaged an ISIS supply route and a command and control center.

On Dec. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS tunnel.

On Dec. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Ba’aj, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS staging area.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 21, 2017.

On Dec. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS indirect fire weapons, two explosive hazards, two maneuver elements and an ISIS headquarters command and control center.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 20, 2017.

On Dec. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and damaged an ISIS supply route and a command and control center.

On Dec. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS tunnel.

On Dec. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Ba’aj, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units.

On Dec. 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, one strike [1 Aus?] destroyed an ISIS-held building.

On Dec. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and an ISIS-held building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 16, 2017.

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles, two logistics centers, an ISIS headquarters, a fighting position and an explosive hazard.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fuel truck and an ISIS storage container.

Sunday 17 December – Typhoons bombed a number of Daesh extremists in a building in eastern Syria…On Sunday 17 December, a pair of Typhoon FGR4s also provided support to the SDF in the Euphrates valley, near Abu Hardub. A coalition surveillance aircraft observed a number of extremists taking up position in a building, and the Typhoons subsequently destroyed the target with a single Paveway IV guided bomb.

On 17 Dec 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi Security Forces during operations in the vicinity of Ar Rutbah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh weapons storage facility with a guided munition.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

La disparition de Daech en tant que proto-Etat ne signifie pas la fin de la menace terroriste. En effet, en Syrie, Daech conserve le contrôle de quelques emprises territoriales, tandis qu’en Irak, le risque de résurgence de cellules terroristes n’est pas totalement écarté.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

En Syrie, les combats se poursuivent au nord d’Al Qaim, sur la rive orientale de l’Euphrate, où plusieurs poches daechies importantes subsistent, notamment à Abou Hamam, le long de l’Euphrate, au nord-ouest d’Abou Kamal, et à Dashisha au nord d’Abou Kamal, le long de la frontière avec l’Irak.

Dans ces zones où les combats sont encore intenses, les forces démocratiques syriennes progressent quotidiennement.

Opérations de sécurisation et de contrôle de zone en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes restent mobilisées pour contrer toute velléité terroriste de déstabilisation d’une situation encore fragile. Elles sont actuellement engagées dans plusieurs opérations de sécurisation, de fouille ou de contrôle de zone sur tout le territoire. Ces opérations se concentrent le long de la frontière irako-syrienne, dans la vallée de l’Euphrate, autour des grandes villes de l’est du pays et sur le plateau d’Hawijah.

BILAN DE LA PARTICIPATION DE LA FRANCE A LA LIBERATION DE L’IRAK

L’annonce récente de la libération de l’Irak est l’occasion de dresser un bilan de la participation française à l’opération Inhérent Resolve :

Depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, 7 593 sorties aériennes ont été effectuées. Elles ont donné lieu à 1423 frappes qui ont permis de neutraliser 2211 objectifs. En Irak spécifiquement, 1300 frappes ont été réalisées pour 1900 objectifs neutralisés ;

Depuis septembre 2016, la Task Force Wagram a mené 1592 missions de tirs d’artillerie en appui des forces armées irakiennes. Ces derniers mois, elle a accompagné les forces de sécurité irakiennes dans tous leurs derniers combats ;

Depuis avril 2015, plus de 7500 soldats irakiens ont été formés par les militaires français. Parmi eux, près de 5700 appartiennent à l’ICTS, unité d’élite qui a participé à la majeure partie des batailles pour la libération de l’Irak.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

la Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, trois missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes (bilan du 11 au 19 décembre).

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 32 sorties aériennes (bilan du 11 au 19 décembre) au cours desquelles une frappe a été réalisée sur le plateau d’Hawijah.

Between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units.

On Dec. 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed an ISIS-held building.

On Dec. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and an ISIS-held building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 16, 2017.

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles, two logistics centers, an ISIS headquarters, a fighting position and an explosive hazard.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fuel truck and an ISIS storage container.

Between Dec. 15 and Dec. 17, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units.

On Dec. 17 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed an ISIS-held building.

On Dec. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and an ISIS-held building.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 16, 2017.

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes [3 British?] consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles, two logistics centers, an ISIS headquarters, a fighting position and an explosive hazard.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.  Near Rutbah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fuel truck and an ISIS storage container.

Friday 15 December – a Reaper conducted attacks on two groups of terrorists in eastern Syria, and assisted a coalition air strike that destroyed a vehicle and mortar…Another Reaper flew a similar mission in the area on Friday 15 December. It spotted several terrorists occupying a compound and hit them with a Hellfire missile. A second group of terrorists then attempted to take up firing positions in the same compound, and were also struck with a Hellfire. Later in the day, the Reaper’s crew tracked a group of men acting suspiciously around a area of trees, and close observation identified a truck, carrying a mortar, camouflaged under the trees. The Reaper was able to pinpoint the position for coalition jets which delivered an accurate attack which destroyed the vehicle and mortar.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

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

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

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

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

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

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

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

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Libération de l’Irak

Cette semaine a été marquée par l’annonce par le premier ministre irakien de la libération de l’Irak et de la fin de la guerre contre l’Etat Islamique. Cette annonce fait suite à l’achèvement de la dernière opération d’ampleur dans le désert de Jézirah et à la reprise par les forces de sécurité irakiennes du contrôle de l’ensemble de la frontière entre l’Irak et la Syrie. La victoire militaire sur l’Etat Islamique ne signifie cependant pas la fin des opérations militaires ni strictement la fin des combats.

Des poches terroristes subsistantes en Syrie

En Syrie, le long de la frontière irako-syrienne, Daech contrôle encore quelques poches que les forces de sécurité syriennes s’attachent à réduire. Les combats y sont encore intenses, notamment dans le nord-ouest d’Abou Kamal, sur la rive orientale de l’Euphrate.

EFFORT DE LA COALITION

Poursuite du soutien aux forces locales

En Irak, l’effort de la coalition porte sur le soutien aux forces de sécurité irakiennes actuellement impliquées dans des opérations de sécurisation et de stabilisation.

En Syrie, la coalition poursuit son soutien aux forces démocratiques syriennes engagées dans des combats contre plusieurs poches terroristes restantes situées sur la rive orientale de l’Euphrate.

Préparation de la période hivernale pour les réfugiés

Avec l’arrivée de la période hivernale, la coalition s’attache à mettre en place les conditions permettant aux nombreux réfugiés et déplacés de passer l’hiver dans les meilleures conditions possibles. Ces opérations sont dirigées par le général Parisot, Senior National Représentative français, dont l’une des attributions est également de diriger la cellule en charge des actions civilo-militaires de l’état-major de l’opération Inherent Resolve. Dans ce cadre, trois C-17 américains ont récemment acheminé de l’aide humanitaire à Raqqa qui reste néanmoins infestée d’engins explosifs improvisés malgré les travaux de dépollution en cours.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

la Task Force Wagram en appui des dernières 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 (bilan du 6 au 10 décembre).

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1589 missions de tirs.

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 06 au 10 décembre). Au cours de ces sorties aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7561 sorties / 1422 frappes / 2209 objectifs neutralisés.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

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

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes [1 British?] ngaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

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

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Tuesday 12 December – a Reaper struck a group of terrorists firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces in the east of the country…The Syrian Democratic Forces have continued to clear a number of villages held by Daesh along the Euphrates in eastern Syria, between Abu Kamal and Mayadin. Royal Air Force Reapers have provided significant support to these operations, their very long endurance, precision weaponry and advanced surveillance equipment allowing them to maintain effective overwatch for the SDF advances on the ground. On Tuesday 12 December, a Reaper identified a small group of Daesh extremists firing on the SDF. The Reaper’s crew kept very close watch on a number of civilians, including women and children, who were evacuating the village, and waited until they were clear of the area before conducting a successful attack on the terrorists with a Hellfire missile.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

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

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

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

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

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

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Sunday 10 December – a Reaper conducted a strike in eastern Syria, and supported multiple attacks by coalition aircraft whilst supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces…On Sunday 10 December, a Reaper provided further support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria. Our aircraft tracked various groups of terrorists which allowed them to be struck by a series of attacks by coalition fast jets, and conducted one attack using its own Hellfire weaponry.

Dec. 10, 2017

Release # 20171210-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coalition congratulates Iraqis

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Government of Iraq on its announcement of the liberation of Iraq from Daesh.

“Much work remains, and we will continue to work by, with and through our Iraqi partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh and prevent its ability to threaten civilization, regionally and globally,” said Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Saturday 9 December – Tornados struck a group of terrorists and their vehicle in northern Iraq…Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Saturday 9 December that Iraqi forces had successfully restored control over the entire border with Syria. Coalition aircraft continue to be on hand to support the Iraqi security forces against any isolated pockets of Daesh extremists that might be found, and two RAF Tornado GR4s carried out such a mission on Saturday night. A coalition surveillance aircraft had identified a dispersed group of terrorists in a remote area of countryside some 40 miles north-west of Tikrit, and the Tornados were tasked with their destruction. Two Paveway IV guided bombs were used, along with a Brimstone missile which destroyed the terrorists’ nearby truck.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

En zone irako-syrienne, la situation a peu évolué cette semaine :

En Irak, un premier ratissage du désert de Jézirah a été réalisé. Il a permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes et de matériels.

En Syrie, le rythme des opérations a marqué le pas du fait d’une météo dégradée et d’une forte résistance de Daech dans ses derniers bastions.

EFFORT DE LA COALITION

L’effort de la coalition se porte actuellement sur la sécurisation et le nettoyage des dernières poches terroristes restantes.

ÉVOLUTION DE LA SITUATION

Opération de ratissage du désert de Jézirah et de fouilles dans les zones récemment libérées

Dans le but de démanteler les structures et les cellules dormantes de Daech avant qu’elles ne se réactivent, des opérations de ratissage et de fouille sont menées sur l’ensemble du théâtre irakien.

La résistance opposée par Daech dans le désert de Jézirah est faible : les terroristes refusent l’affrontement en abandonnant une grande quantité de matériel.

Dans la partie est de l’Irak, les opérations de sécurisation conduites par les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes ou de matériel, notamment autour de Mossoul, Rawah, Hawijah et Tal Afar.

Daech : une organisation affaiblie…

En 2015, Daech au Levant comptait entre 35000 et 45000 terroristes. Aujourd’hui, ils sont moins de 3000 dont la plupart sont actuellement traqués dans les régions désertiques. En outre, l’organisation terroriste ne contrôle aujourd’hui plus aucune emprise territoriale d’importance.

… qui conserve néanmoins sa capacité de nuisance

En Irak, privé de toute emprise territoriale Daech semble maintenant s’orienter vers des modes d’action asymétriques. Le 27 novembre, un important attentat a notamment eu lieu dans la banlieue de Bagdad sur le marché de Nahrawan, faisant une dizaine de morts et plus d’une vingtaine de blessés.

En Syrie, les combats dans la vallée de l’Euphrate sont particulièrement âpres. Acculés, sans possibilité de fuir et voyant leur espace de manœuvre se réduire, les terroristes n’ont pas d’autre choix que d’essayer de survivre en intensifiant le combat. Daech y oppose donc une résistance farouche tant aux forces démocratiques syriennes qu’aux forces pro-régime.

Début du retour des réfugiés

En Irak comme en Syrie, le retour des réfugiés s’accélère bien que la situation humanitaire soit encore précaire. A Raqqa des ONG ont ainsi commencé à intervenir afin d’aider les premiers retours autorisés de réfugiés.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de ratissage menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate et le désert de Jézirah

La Task Force Wagram est maintenant totalement dédiée à l’appui des forces de sécurité irakiennes dans leurs opérations de sécurisation et de ratissage de la vallée de l’Euphrate et du désert de Jézirah. Cette semaine, et dans le cadre de cette mission, cinq missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1587 missions de tirs.

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 26 sorties aériennes (bilan du 29 novembre au 05 décembre). Au cours de ces sorties aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7541 sorties / 1422 frappes / 2209 objectifs neutralisés.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.