On 14 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.

Opérationnels ensemble avec le soutien logistique de Chammal en 10 chiffres clés

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Mise à jour : 13/07/2017

« De jour comme de nuit, la logistique suit »

Lancée en septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal regroupe 1200 militaires français engagés au sein de l’opération interalliée Inherent Resolve. 16% d’entre eux assurent depuis 3 ans tout le soutien logistique indispensable à la poursuite des opérations. Bilan de l’engagement de ces spécialistes de l’ombre, aussi pointus qu’opérationnels.

Aux côtés des 14 Rafale déployés sur les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis, la France a engagé des moyens de détection et de surveillance (E3F (AWACS), Atlantique 2 et une frégate), de ravitaillement en vol C135-FR ainsi que 4 canons CAESAR en Irak. Le Groupe aéronaval avec son groupe aérien « tout Rafale », lorsqu’il est déployé représente près de 3000 hommes supplémentaires. Pour assurer la continuité des opérations de lutte contre Daech, il est essentiel d’assurer le maintien en condition opérationnelle des moyens mais également des hommes qui les mettent en œuvre.

Voici 10 chiffres permettant d’illustrer le travail titanesque réalisé par les combattants du soutien, sur l’ensemble du théâtre Chammal (Koweït, Qatar, Emirats arabes unis, Irak et Jordanie) :

– 20 000 heures de vols comptabilisées sur l’ensemble des aéronefs déployés,

– 14 000 ravitaillements (en vol) des aéronefs français par l’ensemble de la coalition (dont le C135 FR),

– 12 000 avitaillements (au sol) des aéronefs français depuis nos bases en Jordanie et aux Emirats arabes unis,

– 15 000 tonnes de fret acheminées sur l’ensemble du théâtre dont la moitié par voie maritime et l’autre par voie aérienne, équilibrant ainsi coût induit et réactivité nécessaire aux opérations,

– 9000 tonnes uniquement à destination de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) en Jordanie, outil de combat avancé et plaque tournante du soutien aux opérations de lutte contre le terrorisme,

– près de 24 000 mouvements de personnels (comprenant les déploiements des frégates et du Charles de Gaulle),

– 12 000 allers-retours par voie aérienne, soit l’équivalent de 100 Airbus A310,

– 700 ordinateurs interconnectés en permanence grâce notamment à 50 stations satellitaires civiles et militaires dans le but d’assurer la sécurisation et la continuité des opérations au Levant,

– 90 chantiers d’infrastructures (logements, dépôt de munitions, des essences, parking avions…) menés uniquement pour l’année 2017, afin d’assurer de bonnes conditions de vie et de travail à nos militaires ; leur permettant ainsi de tenir dans la durée.

Aujourd’hui, plus de 1000 jours d’opérations aériennes en appui des forces amies combattant Daech au sol ont permis de détruire plus de 2000 objectifs. Depuis octobre 2016, le détachement d’artillerie a appuyé les forces irakiennes dans leur progression vers la ville de Mossoul, aujourd’hui libérée de l’emprise de l’organisation terroriste. Mais toutes ces missions accomplies avec succès ne sont possibles que grâce à l’aide indéfectible et continue des militaires assurant le soutien opérationnel et une liaison étroite entre les chaines opérationnelle et du soutien.

La responsabilité du soutien de la force Chammal a été confiée au Contre-amiral Piaton, (NCC, national contingent commander), également commandant de la zone maritime de l’océan indien et des forces pré positionnées aux Emirats arabes unis. Cette triple casquette lui confère une connaissance fine des enjeux régionaux, lui permettant d’anticiper et d’orienter le soutien au mieux, en cohérence avec les différents représentants des forces françaises sur le théâtre (national representative au Qatar et en Irak auprès de la coalition ainsi que le commandant de la BAP).

Aussi, son état-major interarmées (EMIA), responsable opératif de l’opération Chammal jusqu’à l’été 2016, conserve un pied dans l’opération en termes de logistique et de soutien interarmées. La division logistique de l’EMIA est composée d’une vingtaine de personnels chargée de recueillir et de répondre aux besoins des diverses unités du théâtre. Besoins aussi divers que variés : allant du soutien pétrolier, de la maintenance du matériel, de la sécurité ou de la prévention en opération aux soutiens de l’homme (alimentaire, médical, social, administratif…). Assurant l’interface avec les états-majors et grands commandements en métropole, cette équipe de spécialistes mobilisent, chaque jour depuis trois ans, leurs connaissances au profit de l’opération.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 13 July 2017

CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

A Raqqah, la manœuvre d’encerclement menée au Sud de la ville pour couper les combattants de Daech de leurs soutiens est terminée.

Dans la ville, la progression des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes se poursuit maison par maison, face à une défense de Daech faite d’actions permanentes de harcèlement, d’infiltrations et d’attaques suicides menées avec l’aide de boucliers humains.

Les Forces armées syriennes se heurtent aux défense de Daech plus à l’Est et les positions se stabilisent.

En Irak,

Dimanche 9 juillet, le Premier ministre irakien a annoncé la libération de Mossoul. Cette victoire sur l’organisation terroriste marque le succès de forces irakiennes appuyées par les forces aériennes de la Coalition et un soutien artillerie, au cœur d’une stratégie qui aura permis d’affaiblir Daech avant de contre-attaquer en remontant le Tigre et de progresser ensemble jusqu’au cœur de la ville après l’avoir encerclée.

Désormais, les forces de sécurité débutent une longue phase de sécurisation de Mossoul. La nécessité de nettoyer la ville des très nombreux pièges posés par Daech, la présence de combattants-suicides disséminés au sein de la population, la probable présence de cellules terroristes dormantes, va imposer aux Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes de poursuivre leurs efforts pendant de longues semaines.

Les combats se concentrent désormais dans le secteur de Tall Afar où bon nombre de combattants terroristes ont trouvé refuge après avoir fui la zone de Mossoul. Daech poursuit de son côté ses actions terroristes dans les régions de l’Anbar et d’Hawijah où l’organisation dispose encore de forces importantes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 21 sorties aériennes dont 19 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 2 missions de recueil de renseignement. 04 frappes ont été réalisées dont 02 dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a mené de son côté 15 missions de tir dont 14 de harcèlement et 01 d’éclairement.

Le bilan global depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève 1311 frappes, 2076 objectifs et 6775 sorties.

On July 13, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 50 oil barrels, 12 oil refinement stills, and one vehicle.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, a weapons cache, a storage area, and a VBIED.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed five oil tanks, a front-end loader, and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed three ISIS communication towers, three fighting positions, a command and control node, a front-end loader, and an artillery system; and damaged three supply routes.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings, a bunker, and a vehicle.

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

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British?] engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed 22 fighting positions and a tunnel, and damaged three fighting positions.

Additionally, 21 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 10-12 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 10, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position, and suppressed 21 fighting positions.

* On July 11, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS VBIED and a command and control node and suppressed six fighting positions.

* On July 12, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil trucks.

* On July 12, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three ISIS-held buildings and two command and control nodes.

* On July 12, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, two strikes destroyed two ISIS IED factories.

* On July 12, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.

* On July 12, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, four IEDs, three ISIS communication towers, a VBIED, and a VBIED factory.

Thursday 13 July – Tornados struck a Daesh-held building in Mosul… Royal Air Force continued to support operations by the Iraqi security forces to eradicate any remaining Daesh fighters in Mosul. On Thursday 13 July, two Tornados used a Paveway IV guided bomb to destroy a building occupied by extremists on the west bank of the Tigris, in the Old City of Mosul.

On July 12, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 62 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil tanks and an oil refinery building.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed 16 ISIS oil stills, 10 oil barrels, six oil trucks, and two well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine fighting positions, a command and control node, an anti-air artillery system, a VBIED, and a tunnel.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

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

* Near Mosul, one strike [1 British?] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 fighting positions, four medium machine guns, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; and damaged five fighting positions.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed two ISIS bunker systems.

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

Additionally, 15 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 11 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 11, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five IEDs, three fighting positions, two VBIEDs, three ISIS communications towers, two command and control nodes, an anti-air artillery system, and a communications repeater.

* On July 11, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes destroyed two ISIS command and control nodes.

* On July 11, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four medium machine guns and a rocket-propelled grenade system.

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.

Wednesday 12 July – Tornados and Typhoons assisted Iraqi troops mopping up Daesh fanatics in Mosul, striking three targets, and attacked three more terrorist positions in Raqqah… Following their success in liberating Mosul from Daesh control, Iraqi security forces have continued operations to hunt down any residual terrorist presence in the west of the city. A mixed Tornado and Typhoon provided support on Wednesday 12 July, and delivered successful attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs on three buildings from which terrorists had been attempting to prolong the fight. Over Raqqa, a second mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair flew overwatch as the Syrian Democratic Forces continued their advance through the city; our aircraft used Paveway IVs to engage three Daesh positions which opened fire on the SDF, and successfully silenced each threat in turn.

On July 11, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, five strikes destroyed 19 ISIS oil refinement stills, four weapon caches, four well-heads, three separator tanks, and a storage tank.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 25 ISIS oil refinement stills, five oil tanks, and 10 oil tankers.

* Near Raqqah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed a fighting position and a mortar tube, and suppressed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 45 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed 18 fighting positions, seven medium machine guns, and two rocket-propelled grenade systems; and damaged 12 fighting positions

* Near Qayyarah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two mortar systems and two vehicles.

Additionally, 16 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 10 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 10, near Raqqah, Syria, 15 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine ISIS-held buildings, six fighting positions, two IEDs, a command and control node, a tunnel entrance, and an ISIS communication tower; and damaged a command and control node.

* On July 10, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed 21 fighting positions and two medium machine guns, and damaged a fighting position.

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 July 10, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed six ISIS well-heads and four oil storage tanks.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed 39 ISIS oil barrels, 28 oil storage tanks, 16 oil stills, and five oil trucks.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight fighting positions, two mortar systems, an IED, and an ISIS communications tower

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed 28 fighting positions, 11 medium machine guns, an IED, and a VBIED facility; and damaged a fighting position.

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

Additionally, 10 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 9 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 9, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed 11 fighting positions.

* On July 9, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition welcomes Prime Minister al-Abadi’s announcement of Iraq’s victory in Mosul and we congratulate the Iraqi Security Forces on their remarkable progress against ISIS while making extraordinary efforts to safeguard civilian lives.

While there are still areas of the Old City of Mosul that must be back-cleared of explosive devices and possible ISIS fighters in hiding, the ISF have Mosul now firmly under their control.

“The global Coalition fighting ISIS congratulates Prime Minister al-Abadi and the Iraqi Security Forces on their historic victory against a brutal and evil enemy. Make no mistake; this victory alone does not eliminate ISIS and there is still a tough fight ahead. But the loss of one of its twin capitals and a jewel of their so-called caliphate is a decisive blow,” said Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

Iraqi Militia Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and the global Coalition also deserve a share of the credit for their sacrifices to achieve this hard-won victory.

“Mosul would have been a challenging fight for any army, and the Coalition is proud to stand side-by-side with our Iraqi partners as they celebrate their hard-fought victory. A victory that has cost the lives of many brave Iraqis; soldiers, police and civilians. People of all ethnicities and sects have suffered and sacrificed together, not only for their own country, but to help provide security to the region and the world,” said Townsend.

“However, this victory does not mark the end of this evil ideology and the global threat of ISIS. Now it is time for all Iraqis to unite to ensure ISIS is defeated across the rest of Iraq and that the conditions that led to the rise of ISIS in Iraq are not allowed to return again,” said Townsend.

During its occupation of Mosul, ISIS destroyed many of the city’s religious and cultural treasures, including the al-Nuri Mosque and the Tomb of the Prophet Jonah. It terrorized and brutally murdered thousands of civilians, including scores of women and children. ISIS used mosques, schools and hospitals as bomb-building facilities and fighting positions; but in the end, ISIS was still defeated.

Although ISIS has lost Mosul, the threat remains in other areas of Iraq. The Coalition will stand side-by-side with the Iraqi government and its people until ISIS is defeated and all Iraqis are liberated and security is restored.

A video statement can be found at: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/537189/ltg-townsend-congratulates-iraq-mosul–liberation

On July 9, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed 30 ISIS oil stills, four oil caches and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 11 strikes [1 British? 1 Australian] engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, a weapons cache, a supply cache, an anti-air artillery system, a tunnel, and an ISIS communications tower.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two vehicles and a staging area.

* Near Fallujah, one strike destroyed an ISIS logistics center.

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

* Near Mosul, one strike [1 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 11 fighting positions, 10 medium machine guns, a rocket-propelled grenade system, and a supply cache; and damaged a fighting position.

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

Additionally, nine strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 8 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 8, near Raqqah, Syria, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed four fighting positions, an anti-air artillery system, an ISIS radio tower, and communication equipment; and damaged a UAS facility.

* On July 8, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy machine gun, a fighting position, a medium machine gun, and a sniper position.

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.

Sunday 9 July – Typhoons bombed a firing point in Raqqa, and mixed pairs of Tornados and Typhoons helped the Iraqis clear one of the last remaining pockets of Daesh resistance in Mosul, striking four targets, including two snipers…Typhoons hit a further target in Raqqa on Sunday 9 July, whilst two mixed pairs of Tornados and Typhoons assisted the Iraqis as they fought at very close quarters in Mosul; our aircraft dealt with two snipers and two Daesh-held buildings. Prime Minister Abadi visited the city to mark its liberation.

On July 8, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 75 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two ISIS oil separator tanks, two oil tankers and a well-head.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed 11 ISIS oil stills, three oil still tanks, three oil tankers, an oil separator tank, a well-head, and a pump jack.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, two vehicles, a front-end loader, an ISIS communications tower and communications equipment.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed an ISIS fuel point.

* Near Bayji, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a bunker.

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

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British, 1 Australian] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, six IEDs, four medium machine guns, three staging areas, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a VBIED facility; and damaged six fighting positions.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.

Additionally, nine strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 7 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 7, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS media facility.

* On July 7, near Raqqah, Syria, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed five fighting positions, an IED factory, and a VBIED; and damaged 15 fighting positions.

* On July 7, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed four medium machine guns, four fighting positions, four garages, three ISIS-held buildings, two vehicles, and a weapons storage cache; damaged four fighting positions and two garages.

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.

Saturday 8 July – Tornados attacked a position in Raqqa, Typhoons hit four Daesh strongpoints in Mosul…Over the weekend, RAF aircraft provided very close support to Iraqi troops as they fought to clear a cluster of Daesh-held buildings near to the west bank of the Tigris, the last significant pocket of terrorist control in Mosul. On Saturday 8 July, Typhoons conducted attacks with four Paveway IVs, eliminating a light machine-gun position and three other terrorist strongpoints. Tornados meanwhile continued to support the SDF in Raqqa, striking a Daesh position there.

Fin juin, plus de 1000 jours de combat : les avions français poursuivent leur engagement en Irak et en Syrie

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Les Rafale et l’avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Base aérienne Projetée (BAP) en Jordanie viennent de se poser après avoir effectué plusieurs frappes en l’espace de quelques heures en Irak. Récit de cette journée d’engagement.

Les équipages des Rafale et de l’Atlantique 2 de l’opération Chammal s’appuient sur le haut niveau de soutien et d’expertises disponibles sur les bases aériennes au Levant pour préparer leurs missions dans les meilleures conditions.

Deux missions distinctes sont planifiées ce jour. Pour l’Atlantique 2, il s’agit de conduire une mission d’ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance et Renseignement). Au cours de cette mission, il pourra être amené à guider d’autres avions de chasse, notamment les Rafale français, même si ces derniers sont attendus, pour l’heure, en mission de CAS (Close Air support) à Mossoul, en appui des troupes irakiennes engagées dans les combats au sol.

L ’Atlantique 2 (ATL2) s’élance le premier sur la piste et rallie sa zone de travail, des positions supposées de Daech sur les arrières. La zone à surveiller est immense et les 10 heures d’autonomie de l’appareil prévue à cette occasion ne seront pas de trop ! Quelques heures plus tard, les moteurs des deux Rafale de la patrouille légère (ie. 2 avions) brisent le silence du désert jordanien. Les chasseurs prennent aussitôt un cap Nord-Est.

L’Atlantique 2 survole les différents points de contrôle assignés. Un des membres d’équipage identifie un véhicule suspect. Les informations s’échangent entre les 14 membres d’équipage pour suivre le véhicule suspect et l’étudier. Pour cet équipage aguerri, les détails observés indiquent qu’il s’agit d’un VBIED (vehicule borne improvised explosive device). Les éléments sont transmis vers l’état-major qui recoupe l’analyse effectuée par l’équipage français avec les informations transmises par d’autres capteurs alliés et les forces au sol. Le CAOC autorise une frappe d’opportunité après le feu vert de l’autorité française insérée, appelée Red Card Holder. Quelques minutes plus tard, en plein désert, une bombe guidée GBU 12 frappe et détruit le véhicule utilisé par Daech dans une boule de feu qui confirme l’analyse initiale. Le véhicule était bien piégé.

Pendant ce temps, les deux Rafale ravitaillent sur des appareils de la coalition et rejoignent la zone de combat. Ces quelques dizaines de kilomètres carrés à Mossoul seront leur terrain d’opération pour l’après-midi. « L’environnement urbain est très complexe pour les équipages » rapporte l’un des navigateurs.

Une demande d’appui émane alors des troupes au sol. Toutes les informations sont envoyées par le JTAC et remontent ensuite vers le centre opérationnel de la coalition. La demande passe au filtre du ciblage et du contrôle national pour vérifier que la frappe peut être délivrée. La chaîne de commandement et le Red Card Holder valident à nouveau les demandes et suivent en temps réel la situation grâce aux drones placés en orbite. « Pas de dommages » collatéraux est la consigne.

Quatre bombes guidées frappent les points ciblés. Les Rafale, une fois leurs tirs effectués, poursuivent leur mission, prêts à répondre, si nécessaire, à une nouvelle demande d’appui.

Trois heures plus tard, aviateurs et marins ont « débriefé » leur vol et rejoignent leurs compatriotes au mess. Le patron du Génie de l’air vient de terminer, avec son équipe, la réparation d’une dalle abimée du « parking aéro » par 45 degrés. Cet officier de l’armée de terre dînera avec ses collègues de retour de vol ce soir ! Tous auront été « opérationnels ensemble » aujourd’hui.

On July 7, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 76 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed three ISIS oil refinement stills, nine oil barrels, and a storage tank

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed two ISIS oil refinement stills and two oil barrels.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed two ISIS oil refinement stills, two vehicles, two oil tankers, and a front-end loader.

* Near Raqqah, 18 strikes engaged 16 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 fighting positions, two vehicles, and a tunnel.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike [1 British?] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three vehicles.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British, 2 French, 1 Australian?] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 fighting positions, 10 medium machine guns, two weapon caches, an artillery system, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; damaged 13 fighting positions; and suppressed a mortar system.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 5-6 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 5, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 13 medium machine guns, four rocket-propelled grenade launchers, four IEDs, three fighting positions, a sniper position, an ISIS-held building, a tank, a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons cache; damaged 15 fighting positions; and suppressed a sniper team.

* On July 5, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed a fighting position, a front-end loader, and an UAS launch site; and suppressed 17 fighting positions and a sniper team.

* On July 6, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a medium machine gun, and a command and control node; and damaged two supply routes.

* On July 6, near Raqqah, Syria, eights strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, a recoilless rifle, a weapons cache, and an ISIS-held building.’

Friday 7 July – Typhoons struck two Daesh positions in Raqqa, whilst Tornados destroyed a terrorist-held building and an armed truck north-west of Bayji, and two targets in Mosul…Tornados flew further missions over Mosul on Friday 7 July, delivering two Paveway IV attacks which eliminated a sniper team and another group of terrorists firing on Iraqi troops. Further south in Iraq, a Daesh-held building had been identified in the countryside some 25 miles north-west of Bayji, with an armed truck hidden inside. Tornados demolished the building with a direct hit from a Paveway IV. Two more such weapons were used in attacks by Typhoons on a pair of defensive positions which the SDF had come up against in Raqqa.

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 July 6, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 14 ISIS construction items and three oil storage tanks.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, 11 strikes destroyed 35 ISIS oil refinement stills, 14 construction items, 10 oil trucks, three oil storage tanks, and three well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, nine strikes [2 British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positons, an ISIS headquarters, and a VBIED.

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

* Near Baghdad, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed one supply cache.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1-2 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed one fighting position, damaged one fighting position, and suppressed a mortar system.

* Near Rawah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS-held building and a tactical vehicle.

Additionally, six strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 5 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 5, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and a sniper team.

* On July 5, near Raqqah, Syria, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed six fighting positions, a sniper position, and a heavy machine gun.

Thursday 6 July – Tornados and Typhoons struck two terrorist targets in Raqqa, and four in western Mosul…Two Royal Air Force Typhoons, armed with Paveway IV bombs, operated over Raqqa on Thursday 6 July. Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) encountered a large building on the southern edge of the city, close to the bank of the Euphrates, which was heavily defended by Daesh extremists. Two Paveways struck the building and brought an end to the terrorists’ activity. A mixed pair of a Typhoon and a Tornado were also active over Raqqa, and these aircraft bombed a sniper position which had been firing persistently at the SDF. A second mixed Tornado/Typhoon pair provided similar support to the Iraqi forces clearing the Old City in Mosul. Attacks with Brimstone missiles dealt with three Daesh positions, whilst a Paveway IV was used to destroy a medium machine-gun team.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Monthly Civilian Casualty Report

SOUTHWEST ASIA- In the month of May, CJTF-OIR carried over 38 open reports of possible civilian casualties from previous months and received 61 new reports resulting from Coalition strikes in support of partner force operations to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, the Coalition began the assessments of 222 historical reports of possible civilian casualties received from Airwars.org. During this period, the Coalition completed the assessment of 141 reports, of which 114 were assessed to be non-credible and 27 were assessed to be credible resulting in 119 unintentional civilian deaths. To date, based on information available, CJTF-OIR assesses that, it is more likely than not, at least 603 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve. A total of 180 reports were still open and being assessed at the end of the month. Coalition strikes are defined as ground artillery or air strikes conducted as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order.

CJTF-OIR takes all reports of civilian casualties seriously and assesses all reports as thoroughly as possible. Although we are unable to investigate all reports of possible civilian casualties using traditional investigative methods, such as interviewing witnesses and examining the site, the Coalition interviews pilots and other personnel involved in the targeting process, reviews strike and surveillance video if available, and analyzes information provided by government agencies, non-governmental organizations, partner forces, and traditional and social media. In addition, the Coalition considers new information when it becomes available in order to ensure a thorough and continuous review process.

To date, based on data between August 2014 and May 2017, the Coalition conducted a total of 21,910 strikes that included 46,534 separate engagements. During this period, the total number of reports of possible civilian casualties was 727. The total number of credible reports of civilian casualties during this time period was 145. The percent of engagements that resulted in a report of possible civilian casualties was 1.56%. The percent of engagements that resulted in a credible report of civilian casualties was .31%.

After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed that the following 114 reports are non-credible. Non-credible means that at this time there is not sufficient information available to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.

1. Sep. 3, 2014, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

2. Sep. 5, 2014, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

3. Sep. 14, 2014, near Sinjar, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

4. Sep. 25, 2014, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

5. Sep. 26, 2014, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

6. Sep. 27, 2014, near Al Fadghami, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

7. Sep. 28, 2014, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

8. Sep. 28, 2014, near Manbij, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

9. Jan. 28, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

10. Feb. 3, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

11. Feb. 23, 2015, near Tal Hamis, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

12. Feb. 24, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

13. Feb. 25, 2015, near Ar Rutbah, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

14. Feb. 28, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

15. April 8, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

16. April 19, 2015, near Mitras, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

17. April 20, 2015, near Adan, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

18. April 26, 2015, near Mitras, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

19. May 24, 2015, near Abu Sheikhat, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

20. May 31, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

21. Jun. 18, 2015, near Tal Abyad, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

22. Jun. 24, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

23. July 5, 2015, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

24. July 12, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

25. July 21, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

26. July 25, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

27. Aug. 1, 2015, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

28. Aug. 24, 2015, near Sinjar, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

29. Aug. 27, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

30. Sep. 18, 2015, near Al Senyah, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

31. Sep. 19, 2015, near Al Kubais, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

32. Sep. 20, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

33. Oct. 9, 2015, near Al Kabisa, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

34. Oct. 31, 2015, near Al Hawl, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

35. Nov. 2, 2015, near Sinjar, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

36. Nov. 15, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

37. Nov. 16, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

38. Nov. 18, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

39. Nov. 26, 2015, near Fallujah, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

40. Dec. 5, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

41. Dec. 9, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

42. Dec. 9, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

43. Dec. 10, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

44. Dec. 12, 2015, near Kabsh, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

45. Dec. 16, 2015, near Hit, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

46. Dec. 25, 2015, near Fallujah, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

47. Dec. 25, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

48. Dec. 26, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

49. Dec. 27, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

50. Dec. 29, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

51. Jan. 8, 2016, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

52. Jan. 14, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

53. Jan. 16, 2016, near Bashiqa, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

54. Jan. 18, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

55. Feb. 6, 2016, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

56. Feb. 18, 2016, near Al Shadadi, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

57. Feb. 24, 2016, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

58. Mar. 12, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

59. Mar. 18, 2016, near Hawijah, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

60. Mar. 22, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

61. Mar. 31, 2016, near Hit, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

62. Mar. 31, 2016, near Hit, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

63. April 3, 2016, near Hit, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

64. April 10, 2016, near Hit, Iraq, via Airwars report: The report contained insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

65. April 21, 2016, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

66. April 22, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

67. May 6, 2016, near Dabiq, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

68. May 7, 2016, near Ahtemlat, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

69. May 11, 2016, near Dabiq, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

70. May 20, 2016, near Arshaf, Syria, via Airwars report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

71. Feb. 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

72. Feb. 27, 2017, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via social media report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

73. March 1, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

74. March 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

75. March 11, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was 3 km away.

76. March 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

77. March 20, 2017, near Al Mansura, Syria, via social media report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

78. March 26, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

79. April 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

80. April 15, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via social media report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

81. April 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via personal report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

82. April 17, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

83. April 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

84. April 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

85. April 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

86. April 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

87. April 21, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

88. April 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

89. April 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

90. April 26, 2017, near Hawija, Iraq, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

91. April 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

92. April 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

93. April 28, 2017, near Samra, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

94. April 29, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

95. April 30, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

96. April 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

97. May 1, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

98. May 4, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties as part of the Coalition Air Tasking Order.

99. May 4, 2017, near Ar Rutbah, Iraq, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was 160 km away.

100. May 11, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was 5 km away.

101. May 11, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

102. May 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was over 2 km away.

103. May 13, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was over 2 km away.

104. May 13, 2017, near Anah, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

105. May 13, 2017, near Rawa, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

106. May 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

107. May 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.

108. May 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

109. May 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

110. May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

111. May 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

112. May 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

113. May 21, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via social media: After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

114. May 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

Although the Coalition takes extraordinary efforts to strike military targets in a manner that minimizes the risk of civilian casualties, in some incidents casualties are unavoidable. Twenty-seven reports were assessed to be credible resulting in the unintentional death of 119 civilians.

A credible assessment means it is more likely than not a Coalition strike resulted in a civilian casualty. In each of the incidents below, the investigation assessed that although all feasible precautions were taken and the decision to strike complied with the law of armed conflict, unintended civilian casualties unfortunately occurred.

1. April. 19, 2015, near Ar Rutbah, Iraq, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS checkpoint, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally injured when a vehicle arrived at the checkpoint after the munition was released.

2. May 13, 2015, near Bayji, Iraq, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS weapons cache, it was assessed that six civilians may have been unintentionally killed.

3. May 26, 2015, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS staging area, it was assessed that six civilians were unintentionally killed and two were injured after their vehicles entered the target area after the munition was released.

4. Aug. 29, 2015, near Manbij, Syria, via Airwars report: During a strike on ISIS equipment, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed and three were injured after, unbeknownst to the Coalition, the civilians were forced to do manual labor for ISIS against their will.

5. Sep. 25, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: During strikes on an ISIS fighting positions, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed in an adjacent structure.

6. Dec. 21, 2015, near Ramadi, Iraq, via Airwars report: During a strike on ISIS fighters, it was assessed that five civilians were unintentionally killed in an adjacent structure.

7. Jan. 5, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters building, it was assessed that three civilians were unintentionally killed.

8. Feb. 26, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: During strikes on an ISIS VBIED and weapons storage facility, it was assessed that five civilians were unintentionally killed as a result of secondary explosions.

9. April. 19, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS facility, it was assessed that eight civilians were unintentionally killed and 20 were injured.

10. May 31, 2016, near Manbij, Syria, via Airwars report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, it was assessed that eight civilians, who were not observed near the target during the engagement, were unintentionally killed.

11. Jan. 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS compound, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian who was not observed near the target during the engagement was unintentionally killed.

12. Jan. 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED attacking Iraqi Security Forces, it was assessed that 15 civilians were unintentionally killed by secondary explosions from the VBIED.

13. Jan 26, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED factory, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed and 15 were injured in an adjacent structure.

14. Feb. 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters building, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that four civilians, who were not observed near the target during the engagement, were unintentionally killed and six were injured.

15. Feb. 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters building, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally injured.

16. Feb. 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters building, it was assessed that 10 civilians were unintentionally killed.

17. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report: During a strike on an ISIS weapons storage facility, it was assessed that three civilians were unintentionally killed when they entered the target area after the munition was released.

18. Feb. 28, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED factory, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed.

19. March 21, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS fighting position, it was assessed that two civilians in an adjacent building were unintentionally injured when the target was struck.

20. March 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS vehicle carrying mortar rounds, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured by a secondary explosion.

21. April 17, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via social media report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters building, it was assessed that 25 civilians were unintentionally killed and 40 were injured in adjacent structures by secondary explosions from the target building.

22. April 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed when he entered the target area after the munition was released.

23. April 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS construction equipment, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian who was not observed during the engagement was unintentionally killed.

24. May 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS command and control node, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed after entering the target area after the munition was released.

25. May 15, 2017, near Mosul, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS fighting position, it was assessed that three civilians in a building adjacent to the target building were unintentionally killed.

26. May 19, 2017, near Mosul, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS fighting position, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed when he entered the target area after the munition was released.

27. May 23, 2017, near Mosul, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED, it was assessed that six civilians were unintentionally killed when they entered the target area after the munition was released.

Currently, 180 reports of civilian casualties are still being assessed:

1. Feb. 23, 2015, near Al Jaysee, Syria, via Airwars report.

2. April 22, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report, re-opened due to new information being provided.

3. July 9, 2015, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report.

4. Aug. 3, 2015, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report.

5. Aug. 24, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

6. Nov. 24, 2015, near Al Arisheh, Syria, via Airwars report.

7. Feb. 23, 2016, near Al Bahsa, Syria, via Airwars report.

8. April 18, 2016, near Shirkat, Iraq, via Airwars report.

9. May 19, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

10. May 27, 2016, near Khan Jibran, Syria, via Airwars report.

11. May 28, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

12. June 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

13. June 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

14. Oct. 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

15. Oct. 6, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

16. Oct. 6, 2016, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via Airwars report.

17. Oct. 6, 2016, near Tal Al Jayer, Syria, via Airwars report.

18. Oct. 9, 2016, near Hajin, Syria, via Airwars report.

19. Oct. 11, 2016, near Tal Btal, Syria, via Airwars report.

20. Oct. 11, 2016, near Al Sha’afa, Syria, via Airwars report.

21. Oct. 13, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

22. Oct. 14, 2016, near Al Ghazli, Syria, via Airwars report.

23. Oct. 16, 2016, near Al Jurnia, Syria, via Airwars report.

24. Oct. 16, 2016, near Al Baghouz, Syria, via Airwars report.

25. Oct. 17, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

26. Oct. 17, 2016, near At Tanira, Syria, via Airwars report.

27. Oct. 17, 2016, near Al Ma’amari, Syria, via Airwars report.

28. Oct. 17, 2016, near Kirkuk, Iraq, via Airwars report.

29. Oct. 18, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

30. Oct. 19, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

31. Oct. 20, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

32. Oct. 21, 2016, near Dahuk, Iraq, via Airwars report.

33. Oct. 22, 2016, near Haji Koussa, Syria, via Airwars report.

34. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tel Kayf, Iraq, via Airwars report.

35. Oct. 24, 2016, near Al Jurnia, Syria, via Airwars report.

36. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

37. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tal Aswad, Syria, via Airwars report.

38. Oct. 24, 2016, near Abu Jarbua, Iraq, via Airwars report.

39. Oct. 24, 2016, near Tubzawa, Iraq, via Airwars report.

40. Oct. 25, 2016, near Khan Al Hamra, Syria, via Airwars report.

41. Oct. 25, 2016, near Lylan, Iraq, via Airwars report.

42. Oct. 26, 2016, near Nu’man, Syria, via Airwars report.

43. Oct. 26, 2016, near Baashiqa, Iraq, via Airwars report.

44. Oct. 26, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

45. Oct. 27, 2016, near Bariha, Syria, via Airwars report.

46. Oct. 29, 2016, near Al A’rīma, Syria, via Airwars report.

47. Oct. 30, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

48. Oct. 30, 2016, near Tel Kahf, Iraq, via Airwars report.

49. Nov. 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

50. Nov. 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

51. Nov. 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

52. Nov. 3, 2016, near Rakta, Syria, via Airwars report.

53. Nov. 3, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

54. Nov. 4, 2016, near Al Hiyewi, Syria, via Airwars report.

55. Nov. 4, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

56. Nov. 4, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

57. Nov. 4, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

58. Nov. 5, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

59. Nov. 6. 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

60. Nov. 6, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

61. Nov. 6, 2016, near Rakta, Syria, via Airwars report.

62. Nov. 7, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

63. Nov. 7, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

64. Nov. 7, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

65. Nov. 7, 2016, near Khaniz Al Salman, Syria, via Airwars report.

66. Nov. 7, 2016, near Raqqa, Syria, via Airwars report.

67. Nov. 7, 2016, near Qabasin, Syria, via Airwars report.

68. Nov. 8, 2016, near Qaltah, Syria, via Airwars report.

69. Nov. 8, 2016, near Tal Al Samin, Syria, via Airwars report.

70. Nov. 9, 2016, near Khaniz Al Salman, Syria, via Airwars report.

71. Nov. 9, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

72. Nov. 9, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

73. Nov. 9, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

74. Nov. 11, 2016, near Khaniz Janoubi, Syria, via Airwars report.

75. Nov. 11, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

76. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

77. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

78. Nov. 13, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

79. Nov. 13, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

80. Nov. 13, 2016, north or Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

81. Nov. 15, 2016, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

82. Nov. 15, 2016, near Abu Wahil, Syria, via Airwars report.

83. Nov. 15, 2016, near Mazra’at Al Qadissiya, Syria, via Airwars report.

84. Nov. 16, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

85. Nov. 16, 2016, near Shanina, Syria, via Airwars report.

86. Nov. 16, 2016, near Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

87. Nov. 16, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

88. Nov. 17, 2016, near Al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report.

89. Nov. 18, 2016, near Tal Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report.

90. Nov. 18, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

91. Nov. 19, 2016, near Tal Al Samin, Syria, via Airwars report.

92. Nov. 19, 2016, near Bia’as, Syria, via Airwars report.

93. Nov. 19, 2016, near Al I’bara, Syria, via Airwars report.

94. Nov. 21, 2016, near Bia’as, Syria, via Airwars report.

95. Nov. 21, 2016, near Masra’at Al Assadiya, Syria, via Airwars report.

96. Nov. 22, 2016, near Al I’bara, Syria, via Airwars report.

97. Nov. 22, 2016, near Sabwayran, Syria, via Airwars report.

98. Nov. 23, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

99. Nov. 23, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

100. Nov. 23, 2016, near Al Killi, Syria, via Airwars report.

101. Nov. 23, 2016, near Marat, Syria, via Airwars report.

102. Nov. 24, 2016, near Marat, Syria, via Airwars report.

103. Nov. 24, 2016, near Al Killi, Syria, via Airwars report.

104. Nov. 24, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

105. Nov. 25, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

106. Nov. 25, 2016, near Qortoba, Syria, via Airwars report.

107. Nov. 25, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

108. Nov. 27, 2016, near Hawi, Syria, via Airwars report.

109. Nov. 28, 2016, near Al Hissiyan, Syria, via Airwars report.

110. Nov. 29, 2016, near Rawa, Iraq, via Airwars report.

111. Nov. 29, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

112. Nov. 29, 2016, near Al Rahiat, Syria, via Airwars report.

113. Dec. 3, 2016, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

114. Dec. 4, 2016, near Kabish Gharbi, Syria, via Airwars report.

115. Dec. 5, 2016, near Al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report.

116. Dec. 5, 2016, near Al Jarnia, Syria, via Airwars report.

117. Dec. 5, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

118. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Abbara, Syria, via Airwars report.

119. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Baza’a, Syria, via Airwars report.

120. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Thawrah, Syria, via Airwars report.

121. Dec. 6, 2106, near Al Msheirfa, Syria, via Airwars report.

122. Dec. 7, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

123. Dec. 8, 2016, near Tal Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report.

124. Dec. 8, 2016, near Al Bahra, Syria, via Airwars report.

125. Dec. 9, 2016, near Ma’yezila, Syria, via Airwars report.

126. Dec. 9, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

127. Dec. 11, 2016, near Khusham, Syria, via Airwars report.

128. Dec. 11, 2016, near Al Kour, Syria, via Airwars report.

129. Dec. 12, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

130. Dec. 12, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

131. Dec. 13, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

132. Dec. 15, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

133. Dec. 16, 2016, near Shadadi, Syria, via Airwars report.

134. Dec. 16, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

135. Dec. 17, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

136. Dec. 17, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

137. Dec. 23, 2016, near Al Bab, Syria, via Airwars report.

138. Dec. 23, 2016, near Al Thawrah, Syria, via Airwars report.

139. Dec. 23, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

140. Dec. 27, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

141. Dec. 29, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

142. Dec. 29, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

143. Dec. 30, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

144. Dec. 30, 2016, near Debsi Afnan, Syria, via Airwars report.

145. Feb. 24, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report.

146. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report.

147. March 10, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report.

148. March 10, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report.

149. March 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report.

150. March 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

151. March 19, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

152. March 21, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

153. March 29, 2017, near Al Mansura, Syria, via social media report.

154. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

155. April 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report.

156. April 24, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

157. April 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

158. May 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

159. May 8, 2017, near Al Mansura, Syria, via social media report.

160. May 9, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via self-report.

161. May 9, 2017, near Anah, Iraq, via social media report.

162. May 10, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

163. May 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

164. May 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

165. May 12, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via social media report.

166. May 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

167. May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

168. May 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

169. May 21, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

170. May 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via NGO report.

171. May 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

172. May 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

173. May 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

174. May 25, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via NGO report.

175. May 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report.

176. May 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

177. May 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

178. May 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

179. May 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

180. May 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

On July 5, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 33 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed five ISIS-held buildings, a command and control node and a VBIED facility.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed 34 ISIS oil barrels, eight oil stills, five construction items, five oil trucks, four front-end loaders, three oil storage tanks, an oil distillation tank and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 21 strikes [1 British] engaged 15 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 13 fighting positons, two vehicles, two heavy machine guns, a front-end loader, a UAV site and a sniper position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 60 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

* Near Mosul, three [1-2 British, 1 Australian] strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 fighting positions, 15 medium machine guns, three staging areas, three IEDs, an excavator, a mortar system, a rocket-propelled grenade system, and a supply cache; and damaged three fighting positions.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a staging area, a vehicle storage facility, a weapons cache, and a vehicle.

Additionally, 14 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 3-4 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 3, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike destroyed eight ISIS fighting positions and a VBIED factory and damaged 10 fighting positions.

* On July 4, near Al Hawl, Syria, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and a staging area.

* On July 4, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, five strikes destroyed four ISIS oil separators, four oil storage tanks, two well-heads, two oil pipe junctions, an oil still and a refinery.

* On July 4, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a vehicle, a VBIED and an IED.

* On July 4, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed two mortar systems and damaged five supply routes.

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.

Wednesday 5 July – Typhoons hit seven Daesh strongpoints in Mosul, Tornados eliminated a sniper team in Raqqa…Typhoons continued to support the Iraqi troops in west Mosul on Wednesday 5 July. Exceptionally careful coordination was needed given the very short distances between the Iraqi forces and the Daesh positions, but the two Typhoons were able to destroy seven strongpoints, including two with medium machine-guns, each struck by a Paveway IV. Tornados kept watch over the latest SDF advances in Raqqa, and used a Paveway IV to deal with a sniper team.

Midden-Oosten

Afghanistan is nog steeds een belangrijk operatieterrein voor de Landcomponent. Aan de operatie Resolute Support nemen daar een zestigtal Belgische militairen deel. Ook in Irak is de Landcomponent aanwezig, met operatie Valiant Phoenix. In Bagdad en Erbil helpt een gemengd Belgisch detachement om Iraakse militairen te vormen en Iraakse trainers op te leiden.

Eveneens in Irak zet de Medische Component een Special Operations Surgical Team (SOST) in. Dat gespecialiseerd chirurgisch team is dicht bij het front actief. Zo kunnen ze gewonden snel en doeltreffend verzorgen wanneer een ziekenhuis te ver is.

De ministerraad heeft intussen beslist dat de Luchtcomponent zes maanden langer in Jordanië blijft. Nog tot 31 december 2017 zullen onze F-16-jachtvliegtuigen er tegen IS strijden in het kader van de operatie Desert Falcon. Het aantal F-16’s werd echter met een derde verminderd. Er blijven nu dus nog vier toestellen ter plekke.

Point de situation des opérations

ARMÉE FRANÇAISE – OPÉRATIONS MILITAIRES·WEDNESDAY, 5 JULY 2017

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

A Raqqah, les combats pour le contrôle de la ville se poursuivent. Daech concentre sa défense sur les zones les plus urbanisées selon une stratégie qui a déjà été observée à Mossoul : piégeage, tunnels, fortifications sont en place et rendent la progression des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes difficile et dangereuse.

Les FDS progressent néanmoins de l’Est vers l’Ouest de la ville, profitant de brèches dans le mur d’enceinte pour entrer dans la Médina. Elles poursuivent également leur manœuvre d’encerclement au Sud de la ville pour réduire les soutiens de Daech, notamment en provenance du Sud-Ouest. Les Forces pro-régime sont à une vingtaine de km au Sud de Tabqa.

En Irak,

A Mossoul, Daech perd du terrain chaque jour dans la Médina et s’acharne à défendre le dernier kilomètre carré encore tenu. Sa liberté de circulation dans la région environnante est également compromise. L’organisation terroriste essaie de se recentrer vers Tal Afar à l’Ouest, et Hawijah plus au sud de Mossoul, deux secteurs fortement défendus et encore sous son contrôle.

Daech a néanmoins la capacité de réactiver des cellules dormantes qu’elle concentre au moment opportun contre les forces de sécurité. Ceci démontre que la prudence reste de mise quant à la reprise de Mossoul même si l’optimisme des forces locales domine.

MOSSOUL

Cette bataille s’inscrit bien dans une stratégie coordonnée entre la Coalition et le pays hôte. Cette stratégie comportait une première phase de préparation de la bataille afin d’accompagner la montée des forces de sécurité vers Mossoul et d’encercler la ville pour couper tout renfort ou soutien extérieurs au profit des terroristes retranchés.

300 frappes aériennes françaises ont accompagné pendant plusieurs mois cette première étape de préparation et de renseignement (Shapping).

Dans la deuxième phase, avec l’engagement des canons CAESAR et du Groupe aéronaval, 300 autres frappes aériennes, auxquelles s’ajoutent près de 1200 missions d’artillerie, ont permis d’appuyer les forces de sécurité engagées pour la libération de la ville.

Les 600 frappes aériennes délivrées dans la région représentent donc une partie conséquente de l’effort français réalisé depuis trois ans, lequel s’élève début juillet à plus de 1 300 frappes.

Avant de débuter une éventuelle troisième phase pour Mossoul et ses habitants, de longues opérations de déminage et de sécurisation devront néanmoins être menées pour neutraliser les pièges dont Daech a saturé la ville et éliminer les cellules dormantes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 35 sorties aériennes dont 31 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 04 missions de recueil de renseignement. 04 frappes ont été réalisées à Mossoul et 04 autres à Raqqah, toutes en appui des troupes au sol.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a mené de son côté 14 missions de tir dont 13 de harcèlement et 01 d’éclairement.

Le bilan global depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève 1307 frappes, 2072 objectifs et 6754 sorties.

OPÉRATIONNELS ENSEMBLE :

LE SOUTIEN INTERARMÉES EN OPÉRATIONS

Pour réussir ces opérations, il faut réaliser les « 12 travaux de la logistique » et être « opérationnels ensemble ».

1 200 militaires sont déployés dans le cadre de CHAMMAL sur cinq pays. 16% seulement de cet effectif contribue à soutenir le personnel comme les matériels dengagés.

La logistique en opérations recouvre douze domaines spécialisés : 07 sont principalement dédiés au profit du personnel, 05 le sont au profit des matériels.

Dans le domaine de l’acheminement, en trois ans, 24 000 passagers ont transité par voie aérienne vers le théâtre. 15 000 tonnes de matériels ont été projetées de France, la moitié par voie aérienne et l’autre par voie maritime, avec une recherche permanente d’équilibre entre la nécessaire réactivité et les coûts induits.

Dans le domaine du soutien carburant, 12 000 pleins (avitaillement) ont été réalisés au sol, 14 000 en vol (ravitaillements) au profit de l’ensemble des aéronefs français engagés.

Ces forces sont parfaitement interopérables grâce aux réseaux classifiés établis entre 700 ordinateurs reliés sur le théâtre et avec la métropole, par le biais de 50 stations satellitaires.

On July 4, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 107 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 33 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 11 oil storage tanks, nine oil trucks, six oil stills, six oil separator tanks and a command and control node.

* Near Raqqah, 27 strikes engaged 19 ISIS tactical units; and destroyed 17 fighting positions, three tactical vehicles, a vehicle, two heavy machine guns, a mortar system, a weapons cache, a command and control node, a VBIED facility, and a VBIED.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 72 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 Australian] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed 33 fighting positions, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a front-end loader; damaged five fighting positions and a command and control node; and suppressed a mortar team.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 3 that closed within the last 24 hours.

*On July 3, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; and destroyed 10 fighting positions, a VBIED, an anti-air artillery system, and a UAS launch site; damaged 25 fighting positions; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 3, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed eight fighting positions, four weapons caches, three heavy machine guns, a rocket-propelled grenade system, and a barrier wall; damaged five ISIS supply routes; and suppressed a sniper team.