Wednesday 26 July – a Reaper destroyed a terrorist truck in eastern Syria..A Royal Air Force Reaper flew an armed reconnaissance mission over eastern Syria on Wednesday 26 July. A group of armed terrorists were observed boarding a truck, and the Reaper’s crew tracked the vehicle as it headed west along a desert road, some 20 miles south-south-east of Hasakah, before engaging with a Hellfire missile once it was in an isolated location. The missile scored a direct hit which destroyed the truck.

Coalition removes ISIS leaders from battlefield

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition airstrikes killed several senior ISIS propagandists and facilitators in Iraq and Syria.

The removal of these key ISIS leaders disrupts ISIS’s propaganda production, distribution, and the ability to fund ISIS’ terrorist activities.

Abu Sulayman al-Iraqi, a senior ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike near Mosul, Iraq in early July. Al-Iraqi provided strategic guidance and production oversight for ISIS propaganda that recruited, indoctrinated and directed terrorists around the world.

Bassam al-Jayfus, who handled ISIS funds for terror attacks, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, July 18, 2017. His death causes a disruption to ISIS’s multi-national money laundering network, which is used to pay for foreign terrorist fighters as well as terror plotting and attacks throughout the world.

Between May 25-27, ISIS senior media official Rayaan Meshaal was killed by a Coalition airstrike conducted near Mayadin, Syria. Meshaal was the head and founder of Amaq, ISIS’s official propaganda media outlet. Meshaal oversaw, authorized and disseminated ISIS digital propaganda to instigate and direct terror and recruit foreign terrorist fighters.

Abu-Khattab al-Rawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Ba’aj, Iraq, May 17, 2017. His death was previously announced by U.S. CENTCOM, May 26, 2017.

Abu-Sayf al-’Isawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, April 27, 2017.

Abu Ali al-Janubi, ISIS’s senior media director, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, April 16, 2017.

Ibrahim al-Ansari, an ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, March 25, 2017. His death was previously announced by the CJTF-OIR, March 31, 2017.

The deaths of these terrorists eliminates senior leaders and facilitators with extensive experience and training, and degrades ISIS’s ability to plan and conduct attacks on civilian targets in Iraq and Syria, as well throughout the region and in the West.

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

Chammal : mission au nord Irak pour le C135-FR au profit des chasseurs de la Coalition internationale

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Mise à jour : 27/07/2017

Le 17 juillet 2017, un C135-FR du groupement de ravitaillement en vol 2/91 « Bretagne » réalise une mission opérationnelle au nord de l’Irak. Orbitant plusieurs heures au-dessus du théâtre irako-syrien, le tanker délivre notamment 18 tonnes de carburant au profit de quatre chasseurs américains qui virent ensuite sur l’aile pour se replacer en appui des forces amies au sol combattant Daech.

L’engagement des moyens français déployés dans l’opération Chammal, versant français de l’opération Inherent Resolve, coïncide avec celui d’une Coalition concentrée désormais sur le soutien aux offensives visant à reprendre Raqqa en Syrie et à consolider la reconquête récente de Mossoul en Irak.

Le ravitaillement en vol, réalisé côté français par le C135-FR, est la pierre angulaire qui permet aux chasseurs alliés de mener à bien leurs missions de renseignement ou d’appui aérien, plusieurs heures durant, en Irak comme en Syrie.

Le ravitaillement en vol : une capacité stratégique synonyme d’interopérabilité

Le lendemain, le C135-FR reviendra sur un autre circuit de ravitaillement en vol, assurant cette fois le soutien en carburant de deux EA6B américains et de deux Tornado allemands en mission de reconnaissance et de soutien. Grâce à ses deux systèmes distincts de ravitaillement en vol (deux nacelles en bout d’aile ou un panier-perche rigide en point central), le tanker français peut ravitailler des avions comme les fameux AWACS, les Eurofighters européens ou le Rafale français.

« Cette double capacité de ravitaillement confère aux Français une place de choix sur le théâtre. C’est une capacité rare de pouvoir ravitailler la quasi-totalité des avions de la Coalition. En effet, nombre de ravitailleurs étrangers ne disposent que d’un seul dispositif de ravitaillement » précise le capitaine Cyril, chef du détachement.

Pour mettre en œuvre une telle capacité et réaliser six vols en huit jours, à peine le C135 déployé sur le théâtre, une petite vingtaine de spécialistes s’affaire jour et nuit et compose l’ensemble de ce détachement en provenance de la base aérienne d’Istres.

Fort de l’engagement de deux équipages complets pour maintenir un tempo opérationnel maximal, ce détachement s’appuie également sur des expertises variées allant du « Boomer », qui manœuvre la perche et surveille la dangereuse phase de ravitaillement en vol, à l’officier renseignement, sans oublier la douzaine de mécaniciens spécialisés dans chaque domaine d’un l’aéronef précieux pour réussir les opérations modernes.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (Opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 200 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 d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui », consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech au travers de la Task Force Wagram et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste à l’aide du système d’armes RAFALE.

Chammal : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons »

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Mise à jour : 27/07/2017

Dimanche 23 juillet, 18h30, les hommes et femmes du détachement CHAMMAL auprès du Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) au Koweït sont rassemblés et font face au général de brigade aérienne Cholley qui passe le relai au général de brigade aérienne Parisot en tant que représentant national principal de théâtre (SNR-O) de la Coalition internationale contre Daech.

SNR-O mais également directeur du CJ-9, en charge des questions civilo-militaires et du RETEX au sein du CJTF, le général Cholley, en place depuis juillet 2016, aura conduit un mandat intense, aux enjeux complexes.

En un an, les opérations des forces irakiennes, kurdes et arabes appuyées par la coalition ont permis de reprendre une grande partie des territoires sous le joug d’un ennemi barbare. Plusieurs symboles de Daech sont tombés et des villes ont été reprises au prix de lourdes pertes.

Tabqah libérée, Raqqah encerclée, les terroristes sont acculés en Syrie mais pas encore vaincus. En Irak, la libération de Mossoul, après neuf mois de combats d’une rare violence, est une victoire indéniable mais elle ne marque pas la fin de Daech dans le pays. L’ennemi a toujours des bastions et a su adapter ses modes opératoires vers l’insurrection ; mais comme le souligne le général Cholley avant son départ du théâtre : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons ».

Ces défis, le général Parisot et les partenaires sont déjà prêts à les relever tandis que les militaires français au Levant poursuivent sans relâche leur mission.

La Task Force Wagram maintient ses appuis feu au profit des forces irakiennes pour éviter toute contre-attaque de Daech vers Mossoul. La Task Force Monsabert réalise des missions « advise and assist » de plus en plus intégrées avec la 6ème division irakienne. La Task Force Narvik, par l’instruction donnée aux troupes d’élite de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), qui se sont illustrées par leur professionnalisme au combat, contribue à régénérer les forces irakiennes afin de conduire les prochaines opérations.

Depuis le ciel, le chammal[1] porte les aéronefs français, qu’ils soient chasse, transport, ravitailleur ou de surveillance, pour soutenir la progression des troupes partenaires au sol et frapper dans la profondeur les capacités militaires de Daech. De la planification des opérations aériennes réalisées par la coalition au Qatar jusqu’au déclenchement des missions aériennes sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie, depuis les EAU ou plus ponctuellement du porte-avions, les aviateurs français perdurent leurs efforts pour ne laisser aucun répit aux terroristes.

Le général Parisot précise : « Le combat continue, et des centaines de milliers de personnes comptent sur la coalition pour les libérer du joug de Daech. La population française compte également sur nous pour éliminer ces terroristes qui menacent notre territoire. Soyons convaincus que ce que nous faisons au Levant est essentiel pour notre sécurité collective ».

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal est le volet français de l’Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Il mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 200 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 d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes (Task Force Narvik et Monsabert) 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 par l’action combinée des moyens aériens déployés, de la TF Wagram et des bâtiments de la marine nationale.

[1] Le chammal est un vent de nord-ouest soufflant sur l’Irak et le Golfe Persique.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

Dans la ville de Raqqah, Daech continue de perdre du terrain, jour après jour, face aux Forces Démocratiques Syriennes. Les combattants terroristes continuent néanmoins de disposer de solides positions défensives dans le cœur de la ville, à partir desquelles ils mènent des contre-attaques régulières et des actions de harcèlement.

En Irak,

Les forces de sécurités irakiennes poursuivent leurs opérations de sécurisation de la ville de Mossoul, face à des équipes isolées de combattants qui continuent de mener des actions symboliques de harcèlement. Dans le même temps, Daech consolide ses positions autour de Tal Afar, pour tenter de résister à l’offensive prochaine de la Coalition pour libérer aussi cette ville.

Daech poursuit par ailleurs ses actions de diversion et de harcèlement, en se concentrant dans les régions de l’Anbar et d’Hawijah. Certaines actions ont également été menées cette semaine dans l’Ouest de l’Irak, dans la région de Rutbah.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 45 sorties aériennes dont 31 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 04 missions de recueil de renseignement et 06 de ravitaillement en vol.

Un C135-FR récemment déployé a en effet réalisé de nombreuses missions en quelques jours à peine, soutenant ainsi, à son niveau, la bascule des efforts de la Coalition vers les autres bastions de Daech.

Deux frappes ont été menées dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah, détruisant deux positions de combattants ennemies, au contact des troupes alliées engagées. De ces positions, des tireurs de Daech tenaient sous leur feu les soldats alliés à une centaine de mètres à peine.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a réalisé 21 missions de tir dont 07 de harcèlement et 14 d’éclairement. Ces missions interdisent une offensive de contre des terroristes vers Mossoul.

Le bilan global de l’activité aérienne depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève à 1 324 frappes, 2 092 objectifs détruits et 6 857 sorties.

Le bilan global de l’activité artillerie atteint 1 331 missions.

On July 25, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil tanker trailer and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 24 strikes engaged 14 ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, four observation points, three sniper positions, two command and control nodes, two supply caches, two mortar systems, a VBIED, an ISIS communication tower, a front-end loader, an ammunition cache, a tactical vehicle, and a heavy machine gun; and suppressed a supply route.

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

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed six ISIS rocket systems and an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 24 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 24, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged four ISIS vehicles.

* On July 24, near Qayyarah, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 24, near Raqqah, Syria, 10 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, three oil refinement stills, a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons cache.

* On July 24, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed three ISIS oil stills and a vehicle.

On July 24, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Al Shadaddi, seven strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two staging areas, two command and control nodes, an IED storage area, an observation post and a fighting position.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed 14 ISIS oil stills and five well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 or more British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a VBIED, and a mortar system; and damaged a fighting position.

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

* Near Al Qaim, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 20 and July 23 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 20, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

* On July 23, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, a vehicle, and a tunnel entrance; and damaged a supply route.

* On July 23, near Kisik, Iraq, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position, and suppressed a mortar team.

Monday 24 July – Tornados and Typhoons hit three positions in Raqqa…

Three more Paveway IVs were dropped on 24 July, targeting a further three terrorist firing points.

On July 23, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed eight ISIS oil refinement stills and two oil tankers.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, an oil tanker, and an oil storage tank.

* Near Raqqah, seven strikes [At least 1 British] engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar tube, and a mortar facility; and damaged five fighting positions and a supply route.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles and a staging area.

* Near Qayyarah, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings, two vehicles, a mortar system, and a fighting position.

Additionally, 14 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 22 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 22, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 22, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* On July 22, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, a storage facility, and a tunnel.

Sunday 23 July – Tornados and Typhoons attacked six Daesh positions in Raqqa…

On 23 July, three flights of Tornados and Typhoons conducted missions over the city, in which they delivered successful attacks on six Daesh positions, using Paveways IV bombs and Brimstone missiles.

On July 22, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed 12 ISIS oil storage tanks.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units, destroyed eight fighting positions and a mortar system, and damaged two supply routes.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike destroyed two ISIS tactical vehicles and a vehicle.

* Near Qayyarah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed three ISIS boats.

* Near Tal Afar, two strikes [1 British] destroyed four ISIS supply caches, three ISIS-held buildings, two VBIED facilities, a vehicle, a logistics node, a command and control node, a front-end loader and a fuel depot.

Additionally, six strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 21 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 21, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed 11 ISIS oil stills.

* On July 21, near Raqqah, Syria, three strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed six fighting positions.

* On July 21, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 21, near Tal Afar, Iraq, one strike destroyed four ISIS tunnel entrances.”

Saturday 22 July – Tornados struck an engineering vehicle in northern Iraq…Update: air strikes against Daesh – GOV.UK’

The following day [July 22nd], a Tornado mission used a single Paveway IV to destroy an engineering vehicle which terrorists had attempted to conceal some miles north of Tall Afar. On Sunday and Monday, the RAF operations focused on supporting the SDF in Raqqa.

On July 21, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed four ISIS oil tankers.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four oil storage tanks and a vehicle.

* Near Raqqah, five strikes [1 British?] engaged four ISIS tactical units, destroyed three fighting positions and an anti-air artillery system, and damaged a supply route.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a VBIED factory.

* Near Mosul, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes [1 British] destroyed an ISIS boat and a vehicle.

* Near Rawah, one strike [1 British?] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 16 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 19-20 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 19, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes destroyed two ISIS fighting positions and a storage facility and suppressed a mortar system.

* On July 20, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed nine ISIS oil refinement stills.

* On July 20, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions and a tunnel entrance.

* On July 20, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike suppressed two ISIS tactical units.”

Friday 21 July – Tornados destroyed an observation and sniper post in Raqqa, whilst Tornados and Typhoons hit an anti-aircraft machine gun in the west of Iraq, and an armed truck in the north…Update: air strikes against Daesh – GOV.UK

On Friday 21 July, a pair of Tornados bombed the top of a grain silo in Raqqa, where a group of Daesh were stationed in a combined observation and sniper post. In western Iraq, a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair used a Brimstone missile to eliminate an anti-aircraft machine gun that was concealed under cover, south-east of Rawah. Our aircraft then flew north-east to an area south of Qayyarah, where a coalition surveillance aircraft was keeping watch on a truck armed with a recoilless anti-tank gun. This was destroyed using a Brimstone.

On July 20, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil storage tanker.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed a VBIED and an ISIS-held building and suppressed a fighting position.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS pipeline and an oil tank.

* Near Raqqah, 16 strikes [1 British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 13 fighting positions, two pipelines, and an oil tank; and damaged a supply route and an ISIS railway.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, two vehicles, an ISIS headquarters, and a weapons cache.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes [1-2 British] engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed a boat, a mortar system, a vehicle, and a tactical vehicle; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fuel cache.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tunnel, a VBIED, and a vehicle.

Additionally, 22 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 19 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 19, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 19, near Rawah, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an UAS and a vehicle.

* On July 19, near At Tanf, Syria, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 19, near Raqqah, Syria, 19 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed 34 fighting positions, two IEDs, and a VBIED; and damaged four fighting positions and a mortar position.

Thursday 20 July – Typhoons bombed a terrorist position in Raqqa; Tornados and Typhoons attacked terrorists on a Tigris island and destroyed their boat and vehicle transport…Update: air strikes against Daesh – GOV.UK

Operations over Raqqa continued on Thursday 20 July, when a Typhoon mission assisted SDF engaged in combat with a group of extremists firing from a building; this was hit with a single Paveway IV which eliminated the threat to the SDF. In northern Iraq, coalition surveillance aircraft had located a number of terrorists on a wooded island in the Tigris, several miles south of Qayyarah, along with their transport – a boat and two vehicles – on the riverbanks. Two Tornados bombed the terrorists on the island with a pair of Paveway IVs, whilst a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair destroyed the boat and vehicles with Brimstone missiles.

On July 19, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 14 oil storage tanks, two well-heads, two vehicles and an ISIS-held building.

* Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes destroyed an ISIS mortar system, a mortar position and a front-end loader.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed five ISIS oil separator tanks, three oil storage tanks, two front-end loaders and two vehicles.

* Near Raqqah, eight strikes [1-2 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, a supply cache, and a tunnel; and suppressed a mortar team.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike [1 British?] destroyed an ISIS supply cache.

* Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Qayyarah, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, destroyed a boat, damaged an ISIS-held building and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, 20 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 18 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 18, near Raqqah, Syria, 18 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 18 fighting positions, an anti-aircraft artillery system, a weapons cache, and a sniper position; and damaged a fighting position and a supply route.

* On July 18, near Kisik, Iraq, two strikes damaged four ISIS supply routes.

Wednesday 19 July – Tornados destroyed an explosives warehouse in northern Iraq, whilst Typhoons and Tornados struck a command post and defensive position in Raqqa…Update: air strikes against Daesh – GOV.UK

In northern Iraq, intelligence had identified a warehouse near Hawijah in which large quantities of homemade explosives were being stored by Daesh. A flight of RAF Tornados attacked the building with two Paveway IV guided bombs, and demolished it on Wednesday 19 July. A mixed pair of one Tornado and one Typhoon meanwhile provided close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighting to clear the terrorists from Raqqa. A coalition surveillance aircraft identified a Daesh defensive position, and our aircraft conducted a successful attack with a Brimstone missile. A terrorist command post was also identified within the city, and this was struck with two Paveway IVs.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

Dans la ville de Raqqah désormais encerclée, Daech défend fermement les quartiers sous son contrôle en s’appuyant sur un usage intensif de pièges dont le terrain est littéralement saturé pour ralentir la progression des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). Cette stratégie impose aux FDS de déminer, pas à pas, chaque rue et chaque maison, sous la menace permanente de tireurs isolés entre autres tactiques adverses. Leur progression reste donc très lente.

En Irak,

Alors que les opérations de sécurisation de Mossoul se poursuivent, la principale zone de combat se situe désormais à l’Ouest de la ville dans le secteur de Tall Afar. Depuis cette localité, Daech mène des actions de harcèlement par des tirs directs et indirects contre les positions des Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) à proximité. L’effort aérien de la coalition s’y porte donc tout en s’accompagnant d’un engagement plus large sur l’ensemble des autres territoires encore sous le contrôle de l’organisation terroriste.

Daech poursuit notamment ses actions de harcèlement depuis la poche de Hawijah et dans l’Anbar, région dans laquelle elle dispose de nombreux camps et caches d’armes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 37 sorties aériennes dont 31 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 04 missions de recueil de renseignement et 02 de ravitaillement en vol après le déploiement récent d’un C135.

La moitié des frappes françaises (6 sur les 11 frappes) a été réalisée dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah, les missions de reconnaissance française ou alliée permettant d’en réaliser autant sur le reste du théâtre afin de préparer les manœuvres futures ou de peser sur les réseaux terroristes.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a mené de son côté 26 missions de tir dont 17 de harcèlement et 09 d’éclairement.

Le bilan global de CHAMMAL depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève 1322 frappes, 2090 objectifs détruits et 6812 sorties aériennes réalisées. 1310 missions d’artillerie complètent cet engagement cinétique de la France au Levant.

On July 18, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two oil storage tanks, a vehicle and a well-head.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS command and control node and a vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed six ISIS oil stills.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine fighting positions, two vehicles and a tactical vehicle.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 19 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a staging area and a vehicle storage area.

* Near Qayyarah, three strikes [1 Aus?] engaged three ISIS tactical units and a sniper, and destroyed two recoilless rifles, two ISIS-held buildings and a vehicle.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Tikrit, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 10 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 17 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 17, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position and an ISIS command and control node.

* On July 17, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

On 18 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Operation OKRA –ADF Airstrikes for the period 29 Jun – 13 Jul 2017

Over the period 29 Jun – 13 Jul 2017, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure West Mosul from Daesh forces. On 30 Jun, Australian F/A -18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck seven Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 01 Jul , Australian F/A -18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck four Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 02 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck thirteen Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 03 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck four Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 04 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck fourteen Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 05 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck eight Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 07 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck six Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 08 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck four Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 09 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck six Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 11 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions and a ground line of communication with guided munitions over several hours of support. On 12 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with a guided munition.

On July 17, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed four ISIS oil refinement stills, three oil storage tanks, and three oil barrels.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held warehouse and a fighting position.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed 12 ISIS oil refinement stills, four well-heads, and two oil storage tanks.

* Near Raqqah, 16 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 13 fighting positions, two ISIS-held buildings, a tactical vehicle and an UAS.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a weapons cache and a staging area.

* Near Qayyarah, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a weapons cache and an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 16 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 16, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed six fighting positions, three ISIS communication towers, and a vehicle.

* On July 16, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged a tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

On July 16, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS checkpoint and a trailer.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed three weapons caches, two staging areas, and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 15 strikes [2 British] engaged 13 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 18 fighting positions, two VBIED factories and a mortar system.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed two fighting positions and two tunnel entrances, and damaged a fighting position.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.

* Near Rawah, two strikes destroyed two ISIS-held buildings and two tactical vehicles.

* Near Tal Afar, two strikes destroyed an ISIS tactical vehicle and a mortar system.

Additionally, 14 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 15 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 15, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, one strike destroyed a fighting position.

* On July 15, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, three mortar team positions, a mortar system, a fighting position and a vehicle.

* On July 15, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tunnel entrance.

Sunday 16 July – in Raqqa, a Reaper killed terrorists armed with rocket-propelled grenades, whilst Tornados and Typhoons dealt with three sniper teams and three other defended positions…

In the course of surveillance over Raqqa on Sunday 16 July, a Reaper delivered a Hellfire missile attack which killed a small group of terrorists armed with rocket-propelled grenades, who had been firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces from a rooftop. Tornados and Typhoons were also very active over the city, and used a Brimstone missile to attack one terrorist firing point, and Paveway IVs to deal with three sniper teams and two other positions defended by Daesh extremists.

Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon said:

Mosul may have been freed from the brutal grip of Daesh, but the battle against this dangerous death-cult is far from over. Over the weekend the RAF repeatedly struck Daesh targets in Raqqa, their Syrian stronghold, with precision and purpose. It is key that we maintain momentum in the campaign to remove Daesh from Syria and the remaining towns across Iraq, both to stop the spread of a poisonous ideology and to help keep us safe at home.

On July 15, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three oil stills and a vehicle.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed an ISIS staging area and an artillery system.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, eight strikes destroyed 44 ISIS oil storage tanks, 22 oil stills, five cranes, a vehicle, and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes [1 British?] engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed 14 fighting positions, two anti-air artillery systems and a VBIED.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 22 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Bayji, one strike destroyed a VBIED and a VBIED facility.

* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions.

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes [1 Aus?] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed seven boats, an ISIS-held building, and a fighting position.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, 10 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 13-14 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 13, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes damaged nine fighting positions and suppressed five mortar teams.

* On July 14, near Raqqah, Syria, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, destroyed two fighting positions and two ISIS communications towers, and damaged four fighting positions.

* On July 14, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged eight ISIS supply routes.

* On July 14, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 11 tunnel entrances.

* On July 14, near Qayyarah, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four boats, an ISIS-held building and a fighting position.

On 15 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with guided munitions.

Saturday 15 July – Tornados hit a sniper in Mosul, Typhoons and Tornados attacked mortar positions in Raqqa… The following day [July 15th], Tornados and Typhoons utilised eleven Paveway IV bombs against mortar positions in Raqqa, whilst a pair of Tornados used a Brimstone missile against a sniper holding out in western Mosul.

On July 14, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 12 oil refinement stills, eight oil storage tanks, four oil separation tanks, and four well-heads.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two command and control nodes and an ISIS-held building.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed an ISIS oil refinery and a VBIED factory.

* Near Raqqah, eight strikes [1 British] engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, a VBIED factory, a tunnel, a mortar system, and a heavy machine gun.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed six vehicles, two ISIS-held buildings, and a tractor.

* Near Hit, two strikes destroyed two ISIS trailers and a fuel point.

* Near Kirkuk, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions and an ISIS-held building.

* Near Mosul, three strikes destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a VBIED facility.

Additionally, 11 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 13 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 13, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed 10 ISIS oil storage tanks, two oil trucks, and two oil refinement stills.

* On July 13, near Raqqah, Syria, eight strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed five ISIS communication towers.

* On July 13, near Kisik, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position; and suppressed a fighting position and a supply route.

Friday 14 July – Typhoons destroyed a tunnel entrance in Raqqa… With Mosul largely liberated, the major focus for RAF missions has been to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces fighting in Raqqa. Two Typhoons used a Paveway IV on Friday 14 July to destroy the entrance to a tunnel dug beneath an area in the west of the city.