On 06 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh weapons cache with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

Saturday 6 May – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces at Tabqah, to the west of Raqqa…Typhoons supported the Syrian Democratic Forces to the west of Raqqa on Saturday 6 May, delivering a successful Paveway attack on a building defended by a number of Daesh fighters.

On May 5, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS storage unit

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed nine ISIS oil storage tanks, three ISIS well heads, and three ISIS oil tankers.

*Near Raqqah, one strike destroyed two front-end loaders and damaged a dam.

*Near Tabqah, seven strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed two ISIS boats, two vehicles, two fighting positions and a VBIED.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Mosul, six strikes [1-2 Aus] engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed 10 fighting positions, two mortar systems, a VBIED, a supply cache, a vehicle, an ISIS-held building, a rocket-propelled grenade system, a VBIED factory; damaged seven ISIS supply routes, a fighting position; and suppressed two mortar teams and an ISIS tactical unit.

*Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed three ISIS oil tankers.

On 05 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

On May 4, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 81 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 14 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed four ISIS well heads

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed five ISIS oil storage tanks and three ISIS oil distillation tanks.

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

* Near Raqqah, three strikes destroyed a front-end loader and an ISIS well head.

* Near Tabqah, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positons and a vehicle.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 67 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.

* Near Kirkuk, one strike [1 British] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

* Near Mosul, seven strikes [1 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units and a sniper team; destroyed nine mortar systems, nine fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two tactical vehicles, two ISIS-held buildings, an anti-air artillery system, an artillery system, a command and control node, a VBIED, an ISIS bridge, a front-end loader, a weapons cache, a rocket system a VBIED factory; damaged 23 ISIS supply routes, three fighting positions; and suppressed six mortar teams.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, two strikes were conducted in Syria on May 2nd that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Al Shadaddi, Syria, on May 3rd, on strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

* Near Tabqah, Syria, on May 3rd, one strike destroyed a fighting position.

Thursday 4 May – Tornados destroyed a command post west of Kirkuk, and a truck-bomb factory inside Mosul…On Thursday 4 May, a Tornado flight used a Paveway IV to destroy a command post some 15 miles west of Kirkuk. Meanwhile a second Tornado mission attacked a truck-bomb factory at the north-western edge of Mosul. Four Paveway IVs struck one large and two smaller buildings.

On May 3, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 81 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

*Near Dayr Az Zawr; six strikes destroyed five ISIS well heads, three tunnels and an ISIS oil storage tank.

*Near Palmyra, two strikes destroyed three tunnels.

*Near Raqqah, one strike destroyed a command and control node.

*Near Tabqah, 18 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine fighting positions, four vehicles, two tactical vehicles, a VBIED; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and damaged a fighting position.

*Near Mosul, five strikes [2 British, 1-2 Aus] engaged four ISIS tactical units and a sniper team; destroyed four rocket-propelled grenade systems, four medium machine guns, two ISIS staging areas, an artillery system, a supply cache, a VBIED, a mortar system and a fighting position.

Additionally, three strikes were conducted in Syria on May 2nd that closed within the last 24 hours.

*Near Raqqah, Syria, May 2nd, one strike destroyed a fighting position.

*Near Al Shaddadi, Syria, May 2nd, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed four ISIS-held buildings, two mortar systems, two supply caches, a fighting position and an artillery system.

*Near Tabqah, Syria, May 2nd, one strike destroyed two fighting positions.

Wednesday 3 May – Tornados assisted Iraqi forces in west Mosul, striking three Daesh firing positions…

The RAF is continuing to support Iraqi forces in their effort to liberate western Mosul. While the operating environment in the city is very challenging, particularly given the closely-packed buildings, very narrow streets, and the density of the urban population, our aircrew have continued to deliver precision strikes in close support of Iraqi troops on the ground. Daesh’s current tactics, including the illegal use of civilians as human shields, and fighting from sites such as schools, hospitals, religious sites and civilian neighbourhoods, increases the risk to innocent life. While no military operations come without risk, particularly in dense urban environments and against such inhuman Daesh tactics, the RAF continues to take all steps necessary to minimise civilian causalities.

As Coalition Defence Ministers meet today in Copenhagen to discuss progress in the campaign against Daesh, the RAF has continued to provide air support over Iraq and Syria.

With Iraqi forces continuing their operations to clear Daesh from areas of western Mosul which they still occupy, two flights of Royal Air Force Tornados provided close air support on Wednesday 3 May. Direct hits were scored with Brimstone missiles on two rooftop firing positions. A third terrorist position was also struck with a Paveway IV guided bomb in an attack carefully planned to minimise the potential risk to the Iraqi troops who were very close by.

On 03 May, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position and a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions over several hours of support.

Chammal : premier ravitaillement en vol de nuit au-dessus de la Syrie pour l’E3F

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Dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal, les armées ont déployé un avion de détection et de commandement aéroportés au début du mois de mars. Les aviateurs du détachement ont été accueillis au Qatar par le contingent permanent de militaires français déployés sur place, dont certains sont insérés au cœur du centre de commandement aérien de l’opération, appelé CAOC.

Chammal : premier ravitaillement en vol de nuit au-dessus de la Syrie pour l’E3F

Cet E-3F, nom de code OTAN « AWACS » pour Airborne Warning And Control System, est déployé dans cette opération extérieure pour la huitième fois. L’avion français offre, avec les AWACS américains et britanniques, une capacité précieuse sur un théâtre d’opérations au volet aérien particulièrement développé.

Acquis par la France en même temps que les modèles britanniques, les quatre E-3F ont été livrés en 1990 et 1991 et sont mis en œuvre par le 36ème Escadron de détection et de commandement aéroportés (EDCA). Les quatre aéronefs viennent d’achever la rénovation complète de la « partie mission », notamment les stations électroniques des nombreux opérateurs qui œuvrent à l’intérieur.

Parmi ses missions, la détection y détient une part importante. Réalisée grâce à son radar embarqué mais également au travers des communications radio ou en recoupant les différentes informations issues de ses nombreux capteurs, l’E-3F permet aux contrôleurs et aux opérateurs d’identifier les aéronefs, les navires et les mobiles évoluant dans leur zone de responsabilité.

Une fois la détection et l’identification réalisées, l’ensemble des plots est classifié par catégorie (ami, présumé ami, neutre, inconnu, suspect, hostile…) ce qui permet d’établir la situation tactique de théâtre sur des centaines de kilomètres autour de l’aéronef.

Cette situation tactique est alors transmise vers les structures de décisions, notamment le CAOC (Combined Air Operations Center), tout en coordonnant les activités des aéronefs amis sur zone telles que les transferts des chasseurs vers les zones d’appui ou de ravitaillement en vol.

Pour assurer ces missions en permanence, les AWACS se relaient constamment sur des zones bien définies. Une mission peut ainsi débuter en milieu de nuit après un transit de deux heures. L’AWACS travaille sur un orbite dédié qui lui permet de coordonner les moyens aériens tout en fournissant la meilleure détection possible sur les zones d’attention et notamment sur les aéronefs évoluant en très basse altitude.

« La possibilité d’avoir un radar aérien en haute altitude, déporté au-dessus d’un théâtre permet en effet de combler le manque de visibilité des radars sols et de surface ; il offre au centre de commandement de l’opération un instantané de la situation tactique », témoigne le chef du détachement.

La mission s’étend parfois jusqu’en fin de matinée, grâce à un ravitaillement en vol nocturne, effectué pour la première fois au-dessus du territoire syrien lors de ce présent détachement.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal est la participation française à l’opération Inherent Resolve (OIR) 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 irakiennes de sécurité et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

APPRÉCIATION DE SITUATION

En Syrie les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) poursuivent leurs avancées contre Daech. Dans la région de Raqqah elles ont procédé cette semaine à la sécurisation des gains territoriaux réalisés la semaine précédente au Nord de la ville, en neutralisant plusieurs poches de résistances encore occupées par les combattants terroristes. Plus à l’Ouest les FDS continuent d’étendre leurs zones contrôlées, resserrant progressivement celles tenues par Daech sur la ville de Tabqah et son barrage.

En Irak, Daech cherche toujours à entretenir une atmosphère d’insécurité dans l’Anbar et dans la vallée du Tigre afin de détourner l’effort militaire irakien de Mossoul.

Dans la région de Mossoul, la situation a peu évolué cette semaine à l’exception d’une avancée dans le sud-ouest de la ville. Avec une météo peu favorable aux opérations, les Forces de Sécurité Irakiennes (FSI) ont marqué une pause opérationnelle pour régénérer leur potentiel, tout en maintenant la pression sur le quartier de la Médina.

Au nord-ouest, sur les abords de la ville, la 9e division est toujours engagée dans des actions de sécurisation de sa zone de contrôle centrée autour de Badush, et qui fait toujours l’objet de tentative d’infiltrations de groupes terroristes.

Plus au sud, dans la ville de Mossoul, l’ICTS et les FEDPOL ont maintenu leur position dans et autour de la médina en repoussant plusieurs tentatives de sorties des combattants de Daech.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a poursuivi cette semaine ses missions de tir en appui de la 9e division irakienne engagée dans la région de Badush.

Les 29 missions d’éclairement et d’interdiction réalisées en appui des unités irakiennes ont contribué à la sûreté du dispositif de contrôle de zone irakien face à des actions de harcèlement menées par des groupes de Daech cherchant à s’infiltrer.

Appui aérien au Levant

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 40 sorties aériennes dont 30 de reconnaissance armée ou d’appui au sol (CAS), 2 de commandement et de contrôle aérien, 5 de ravitaillement, et 3 de recueil de renseignements.

3 frappes ont été réalisées par les avions français en Irak et en Syrie, en appui des opérations en cours à Mossoul et Tabqah, ainsi que dans la vallée de l’Anbar.

On May 2, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

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

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

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed two ISIS oil separation tanks and an ISIS well head.

* Near Palmyra, one strike destroyed a fighting position.

* Near Tabqah, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed 12 fighting positions, an ISIS supply route, and a tactical vehicle; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 39 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and a sniper team; destroyed two fighting positions, two artillery systems, a heavy machine gun, a medium machine gun, and an ISIS staging area; and suppressed nine mortar teams.

Additionally, three strikes were conducted in Iraq on May 1st that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Mosul, May 1st, three strikes destroyed three VBIEDs and three ISIS fuel tankers, and suppressed three mortar teams.’

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On April 30, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 73 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed four ISIS well heads.

* Near Raqqah, two strikes destroyed four ISIS barges and an ISIS weapons facility.

* Near Tabqah, 14 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed five ISIS oil stills, two vehicles, and a fighting position; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

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

* Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and an ISIS sniper team.

* Near Mosul, four strikes [1 British, 1 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units and two sniper teams; destroyed six fighting positions, three artillery systems, three mortar systems, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, a front-end loader, a VBIED factory, and an ISIS staging area; damaged three ISIS supply routes, and suppressed two mortar teams and two rocket teams.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an anti-air artillery system.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed four ISIS fueling points.

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

Additionally, nine strikes were conducted in Syria April 28-29, and one strike was conducted in Iraq on April 29 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Raqqah, Syria; on April 29, two strikes destroyed an ISIS-held building, an ISIS staging area.

* Near Tabqah, Syria; on April 28-29, six strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed four vehicles, two VBIEDs, and three fighting positions; damaged three fighting positions and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.

* Near Mosul, Iraq; on April 29th, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed two fighting positions, two weapons caches, one mortar system, and one front-end loader; and suppressed a heavy machine gun.

Sunday 30 April – Typhoons attacked a group of Daesh fighters west of Raqqa, while Tornados destroyed two Daesh buildings in Mosul…Sunday 30 April saw Typhoons once more flying in support of the SDF west of Raqqa, where they struck a group of Daesh fighters along the bank of the Euphrates. The Tornados then flew over Mosul, demolishing two Daesh-held buildings which the Iraqi ground forces had encountered.

On 30 Apr, Australian F/A-18 Homets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft stmck one Daesh weapons cache site with a precision guided munition during several hours of support.

Monthly Civilian Casualty Report

SOUTHWEST ASIA- During the month of March 2017, CJTF-OIR carried over 43 open reports of possible civilian casualties from previous months, received 27 new reports, and completed the assessment on 28 reports resulting from Coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria in the fight to defeat ISIS. Seventeen of these reports were assessed to be non-credible, nine were assessed to be credible, and two reports were assessed to be duplicates of previous reports. A total of 42 reports are 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 promote a thorough and continuous review process.

To date, based on data between August 2014 and March 2017, the Coalition has conducted a total of 20,205 strikes that included 42,089 separate engagements. During this period, the total number of reports of possible civilian casualties was 396. The total number of credible reports of civilian casualties during this time period was 102. The percent of engagements that resulted in a report of possible civilian casualties was .94%. The percent of engagements that resulted in a credible report of civilian casualties was .24%. In last month’s report this information was incorrectly reported as February data, when in fact all but the strike numbers were accurate as of 31 March.

After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed that the following 17 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. March 23, 2016, near Hajj Ali, Iraq, via NGO 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 almost 4 km away.

2. June 18, 2016, near Manbij, Syria, via NGO report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

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

4. Jan. 14, 2017, near Mosul, via NGO report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient information available to determine if civilians were present or harmed in this strike.

5. Jan. 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed that there is insufficient information available to determine if civilians were present or harmed in this strike.

6. Jan. 17, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient information available to determine if civilians were present or harmed in this strike.

7. Jan. 22, 2017, near Nayrab, 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 30 km away.

8. Feb. 3, 2017, near Dayr Az Zayr, 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 35 km away.

9. Feb. 7, 2017, near Idlib, 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 90 km away.

10. Feb. 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient information available to determine if civilians were present or harmed in this strike.

11. Feb. 19, 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. A similar report of possible civilian casualties less than a kilometer away is still being assessed.

12. Feb. 19, 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. The closest strike to the report of possible civilian casualties was approximately a kilometer away. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient information available to determine if civilians were present or harmed in strikes in that area.

13. Feb. 20, 2017, near Dayr Az Zayr, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

14. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in this geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

15. Feb. 22, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in this geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

16. March 5, 2017, near Raqqah, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

17. March 12, 2017, near Maskana, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the reported civilian casualties.

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. Nine reports were assessed to be credible resulting in the unintentional death of 45 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. Nov. 17, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: During a strike on ISIS fighters firing on partnered forces from a building Nov. 18, it was assessed that eight civilians were unintentionally killed and 12 civilians unintentionally injured in the building.

2. Dec. 11, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: During a strike on ISIS fighters firing on Coalition and partnered forces, it was assessed that the strike impacted an ISIS weapons cache that set off secondary explosions that set an adjacent building on fire killing eight civilians in the building.

3. Feb. 9, 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally injured when they entered the target area after the munition was released.

4. Feb. 19, 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.

5. Feb. 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed when he entered the target area after the munition was released.

6. Feb. 27, 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed and one civilian unintentionally injured in another moving vehicle that came into the proximnity of the target vehicle at the time of the attack.

7. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: During a strike on an ISIS VBIED factory, it was assessed that the strike blast set off a secondary explosion of an ISIS VBIED parked next to a house down the street from the target location resulting in the unintentional death of 14 civilians.

8. March 3, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, it was assessed that 10 civilians were unintentionally killed.

9. March, 9, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed when the target vehicle passed their location at the time of the strike.

The following two reports were assessed to be duplicates of other reports that have been or are currently being assessed.

1. Jan. 31, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: It was assessed that this report of possible casualties is a duplicate of non-credible report #2 in the April 1, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release.

2. Feb. 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: It was assessed that this report of possible casualties is a duplicate of non-credible report #11 in this press release.

Currently, 42 reports of civilian casualties are still being assessed:

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

2. Sept. 17, 2016, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via self-report.

3. Dec. 20, 2016, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via NGO report.

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

5. Jan. 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

6. Jan 26, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

7. Jan. 31, 2017, near Dayr Az Zayr, Syria, via self-report.

8. Feb. 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

9. Feb. 16, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

10. Feb. 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

11. Feb. 17, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

12. Feb. 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

13. Feb. 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

14. Feb. 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

15. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

16. Feb. 20, 2017, near Al Bab, Syria, via social media report.

17. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

18. Feb. 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

19. Feb. 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

20. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

21. Feb. 25, 2017, near Kheurbet el-Baida, Syria, via self-report.

22. Feb. 27, 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq, via social media report.

23. Feb. 28, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

24. Feb. 28, 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq, via self-report.

25. March 1, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report.

26. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

27. March 3, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

28. March 8, 2017, near Mat’ab, Syria, via social media report.

29. March 9, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report report.

30. March 11, 2017, near Kasrat, Syria, via social media report.

31. March 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

32. March 17, 2017, near Al Jeinah, Syria, via social media report.

33. March 17, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

34. March 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report.

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

36. March 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

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

38. March 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

39. March 21, 2017, near Al Islah az Zira, Iraq, via self-report.

40. March 21, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via self-report.

41. March 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report.

42. March 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

In February and March, the Coalition completed an audit of its civilian casualty report tracking and reporting from August 2014 to the present. The audit determined that 10 previously released reports of civilian casualties were incorrectly reported resulting in a net reduction of two civilians killed.

1. March 13, 2015, near Hatra, Iraq: On the Nov. 20, 2015, U.S. Central Command press release it was reported that four civilians were killed during a strike on an ISIS checkpoint. A subsequent investigation concluded that 11 civilians were unintentionally killed.

2. Sept. 10, 2015, in Kubaysah, Iraq, near Hit: Number 1 on the Apr. 22, 2016, U.S. Central Command press release reported that two civilians were killed and four injured during a strike on an ISIL checkpoint. This was incorrect, it was assessed that four civilians were unintentionally killed and two injured.

3. Sept. 24, 2015, near Sinjar, Iraq: Number 3 on the Jan. 29, 2016, U.S. Central Command press release it was reported that two civilians were killed during a strike on an ISIS vehicle. That was incorrect, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.

4. June 21, 2016, near Ar Raqqah, Syria: Number 12 and 13 on the Nov. 9, 2016, U.S. Central Command press release were both based on the same report. The actual assessment was that on June 21, 2016, near Ar Raqqah, during a strike on an ISIS headquarters four civilians were unintentionally killed.

5. June 26, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq: Number 15 on the Nov. 9, 2016, U.S Central Command press release reported that one individual was injured after entering the target area after the aircraft released its weapon. That was incorrect, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.

6. July 14, 2016, near Qayyarah, Iraq: Number 18 on the Nov. 9, 2016, U.S. Central Command press release reported that one civilian was killed during a strike on an ISIS-held building. That was incorrect, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured.

7. Oct. 4, 2016, near Talatanah, Syria: Number 5 on the Dec. 1, 2016, CJTF-OIR press release reported that one civilian was killed during a strike on ISIS fighters. That was incorrect, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured.

8. Nov. 6, 2016, near Shahid-Yunis As Sab, Iraq: Number 1 on the Jan 2, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release reported that seven civilians were killed during a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle. That was incorrect, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed and five injured.

9. Jan. 4, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq: Number 4 on the March 4, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release reported that one civilian was unintentionally injured in a house. That was incorrect, it was assessed that the report of civilian casualties was non-credible.

10. Jan. 4, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq: Number 5 on the March 4, 2017, CJTF-OIR press release reported that during a strike on ISIS fighters in a moving vehicle one civilian was unintentionally killed. That was incorrect, it was assessed that one individual was unintentionally injured.

Additionally, it is assessed that 80 civilian casualties attributable to Coalition strikes to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria from August 2014 to the present had not previously been announced.

To date, based on information available, CJTF-OIR assesses that, it is more likely than not, at least 352 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve. We regret the unintentional loss of civilian lives resulting from Coalition efforts to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria and express our deepest sympathies to the families and others affected by these strikes.

On April 29, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 52 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed 12 ISIS barges, six pieces of oil processing equipment, and two ISIS well heads.
* Near Raqqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed 10 ISIS barges, three vehicles, two tactical vehicles, and an ISIS bridge.
* Near Tabqah, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units, destroyed four fighting positions and a vehicle; damaged an ISIS supply route, and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a vehicle.
* Near Habbaniyah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.
* Near Mosul, six strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed two mortar systems, a vehicle, a fighting position, a VBIED, a tactical vehicle, and an ISIS staging area; damaged seven ISIS supply routes; and suppressed an artillery system.
* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.
* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed a bunker.

Additionally, four strikes were conducted in Syria April 28 that closed within the last 24 hours.
Near Tabqah, Syria, on April 28, four strikes destroyed three fighting positions and a VBIED.”

SOUTHWEST ASIA – A U.S. service member died from wounds sustained in an explosive device blast outside of Mosul, Iraq, Apr. 29, 2017. Further information will be released as appropriate. It is CJTF-OIR policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities.

Chammal : diversité et complémentarité du pilier appui

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Le 23 avril dernier, un A400M français atterrissait pour la première fois en Irak. Cette première liaison logistique vers Bagdad et Erbil est l’occasion de revenir sur la diversité et la complémentarité des moyens du « pilier appui » de l’opération CHAMMAL.

Chammal : diversité et complémentarité du pilier appui

Ces moyens français, engagés au sein de l’opération interalliée Inherent Resolve, agissent au Levant depuis différentes emprises vers l’ensemble des façades du théâtre avec des effets optimisés.

Ils permettent de soutenir et de durer : le soutien logistique par voie aérienne vers les bases aériennes et les points d’appui au Levant permet de répondre, par sa flexibilité, aux besoins impromptus : dépannage d’un moteur M88 de Rafale, banc électronique d’un AWACS, boule optronique de l’Atlantique 2…

En s’appuyant désormais sur des vols A400M vers les aéroports irakiens, les armées renforcent à nouveau leur réactivité et le soutien des trois Task Forces déployées (Narvik, Monsabert, Wagram).

Ils permettent d’apprécier la situation de manière autonome et de partager les informations recueillies : pour les missions de reconnaissance, de surveillance, d’acquisition du renseignement, les capteurs de l’Atlantique 2 et les caméras de la nacelle RECO NG des Rafale confirment leurs hautes performances.

L’endurance des vecteurs, la diversité des capteurs et les capacités d’analyse du personnel français participent au bon développement de la « connaissance de situation » (Situation Awarness).

Ils permettent de répondre aux demandes d’appui des forces de sécurité locales ou de frapper Daech en profondeur sur ses points névralgiques.

Chammal : diversité et complémentarité du pilier appui

Après un processus de ciblage rigoureux et forts d’un contrôle national intransigeant, les armées françaises contribuent de manière significative aux frappes de la coalition sous diverses formes :

Par des frappes préparées, dans la profondeur du théâtre irakien ou syrien, en visant des objectifs d’importance vitale pour Daech comme une usine de véhicules piégés ou des sites de trafics illégaux, sources de financement pour les terroristes. Les missiles de croisière SCALP sont régulièrement utilisés à cet effet.

Par des frappes en appui des forces locales de sécurité : soit à la demande, sur l’ensemble des lignes de contact grâce aux chasseurs Rafale, ponctuellement grâce à l’Atlantique 2, soit en permanence mais sur une zone plus restreinte, en appui direct des unités environnantes grâce aux canons CAESAR.

Ils permettent la détection, le contrôle et la surveillance de l’ensemble des mouvements aériens alliés grâce à la puissance du système d’armes de l’E-3F (AWACS) déployé au Qatar, aéronef à haute valeur ajoutée (HVAA) qui dépasse régulièrement les dix heures de vol après un ravitaillement en vol.

Car la plupart de ces moyens disposent d’une endurance accrue grâce au ravitailleur en vol C135-FR déployé au Emirats-Arabes-Unis. Le « doyen » de ces capacités CHAMMAL continue de contribuer à un engagement dans la durée des différents effecteurs sur la zone de combat.

La complémentarité des capacités françaises déployées au Levant permet de démultiplier et de combiner les effets pour assurer l’efficacité des appuis dans la lutte engagée contre Daech. Cette diversité illustre bien l’engagement et la forte implication des forces CHAMMAL au sein de la coalition.

On April 28, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 54 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, three strikes destroyed four ISIS oil storage tanks and two ISIS well heads.
* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a VBIED.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, eight strikes destroyed 21 ISIS boats, three barges, two ISIS well heads, an ISIS oil storage tank and an explosives cache.
* Near Palmyra, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.
* Near Raqqah, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.
* Near Tabqah, 10 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions and four vehicles.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed a fighting position.
* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed a mortar system, an ISIS tactical vehicle and a supply cache.
* Near Mosul, four strikes [1 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed four mortar systems, two supply caches, an anti-air artillery system, a tactical vehicle, and an ISIS staging area; damaged seven ISIS supply routes; and suppressed an ISIS mortar team.
* Near Sinjar, two strikes destroyed an ISIS staging area and an ISIS weapons facility.

These strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The destruction of ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria also further limits the group

Friday 28 April – Tornados struck a Daesh-held building in Mosul…Tornados were active again over Mosul on Thursday 27 April and Friday 28 April, striking further Daesh positions.

Chammal : le ravitaillement en vol, une capacité stratégique pour la campagne aérienne contre Daech

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Le C135FR engagé dans l’opération Inherent resolve délivre 22 tonnes de carburant.

Dans un contexte de fort engagement des moyens aériens français au Levant pour lutter contre Daech, un détachement du groupe de ravitaillement en vol 02/091 « Bretagne », de la base aérienne d’Istres, est arrivé dans le golfe Arabo-persique (GAP) le 12 avril 2017, en renfort du dispositif aérien français déjà déployé.

Chammal : le ravitaillement en vol, une capacité stratégique pour la campagne aérienne contre Daech

Les 14 Rafale et l’Atlantique 2 engagés dans la force CHAMMAL permettent de détruire les capacités militaires et les flux logistiques de Daech ainsi que d’appuyer les forces de sécurité locales au contact. Ces missions de frappes et de renseignement, réalisées en Irak comme en Syrie, interviennent en appui des forces amies au sol au cours de vols allant parfois au-delà de dix heures. D’autres aéronefs, comme l’E-3F (AWACS) de la base aérienne d’Avord, engagé depuis le début de mars au Qatar, ont un rôle stratégique pour le bon accomplissement de ces frappes. C’est aussi le cas de l’avion Boeing C135-FR déployé par les armées françaises sur le théâtre.

Une capacité stratégique

Le C135-FR assure le ravitaillement en vol de tous les aéronefs de combat alliés intervenant au Levant. Il leur offre allonge, réactivité, permanence et souplesse d’emploi. Sous les ordres du Centre de commandement des opérations aériennes (CAOC) basé au Qatar, lequel planifie et conduit toutes les opérations aériennes de la coalition, le C135-FR a réalisé plus de 230 missions de ravitaillement en vol au cours de ses multiples détachements dans le cadre de Chammal. En dix jours de présence dans le GAP, il a déjà effectué de nombreuses rotations, fort de l’engagement de deux équipages complets.

Un contexte multinational

« En plus du ravitaillement en nacelles (POD), qui correspond aux paniers situés en bout d’ailes avec lesquels nos pilotes sont familiers, le C135-FR possède une perche en queue de l’avion (sur laquelle nombre d’avions étrangers peuvent se ravitailler » indique le CDT Gerald, chef du détachement.

Cette double capacité de ravitaillement en vol lui confère un intérêt majeur au sein des missions de la coalition internationale, nombre de ravitailleurs étrangers ne disposant que d’un seul dispositif de ravitaillement.

« En moyenne, à chaque sortie », précise le commandant Gerald, « nous délivrons jusqu’à 22 tonnes de carburant aux chasseurs au cours d’un vol de sept heures, transits compris, aussi bien pour les Rafale, l’AWACS que pour les autres avions de la coalition comme les Eurofighter européens ou les B1B américains. Le nombre d’aéronefs engagés nous impose également de nous rassembler sur des zones bien définies au sein desquelles peuvent s’empiler plusieurs ravitailleurs ».

Les capacités de projection de forces et de puissance étant indispensables au succès des opérations, une modernisation de la flotte aérienne à base d’A330 Multi Rôle Transport Tanker (MRTT) est prévue, avec une première livraison l’année prochaine. L’adaptation des moyens des armées françaises, au Levant comme sur les autres théâtres, se poursuit ainsi afin de toujours mieux combattre et appuyer nos partenaires en opérations.

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 Daesh au travers de la Task Force Wagram et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste à l’aide du système d’armes RAFALE.

On April 27, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two ISIS well heads.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS well heads, an ISIS fuel truck, an ISIS oil tank, and a crane.

* Near Raqqah, two strikes destroyed a command and control node and a front-end loader.

* Near Tabqah, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, two command and control nodes, two bunkers, and an ISIS staging area.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 33 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three weapons caches and an ISIS media center.’

* Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed eight front-end loaders, two recoilless rifles, a vehicle, a mortar system, an excavator, and an anti-air artillery system; damaged a VBIED facility and suppressed two mortar teams.

* Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a tactical vehicle and a VBIED.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed an ISIS staging area and two bunkers.

Additionally, one strike was conducted in Syria April 26 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* Near Al Shadaddi, on April 26, one strike destroyed a mortar system, a UAV launch facility, a command and control node, and a VBIED facility.

Thursday 27 April – Tornados destroyed a Daesh position in western Mosul…Tornados were active again over Mosul on Thursday 27 April and Friday 28 April, striking further Daesh positions.

CHAMMAL

APPRÉCIATION DE SITUATION

Point de situation des opérations au 27 avril 2017



En Syrie les FDS ont continué à engranger des gains territoriaux aux dépends de l’organisation terroriste. Dans la région de Tabqah, la progression se poursuit dans la ville même et aux abords du barrage. Dans la région de Raqqah, le périmètre défensif de Daech au Nord de la ville continue de se réduire.

En Irak, Daech a poursuivi ses actions asymétriques et cherche à tirer parti d’une météo peu favorable à l’efficacité des appuis aériens de la coalition.

Dans la région de Mossoul, la situation continue à évoluer favorablement pour les FSI. Au nord-ouest, sur les abords de la ville, la 9e division a marqué une pause dans sa progression pour se concentrer sur la sécurisation de la zone sous son contrôle, notamment pour contrer les tentatives infiltrations de groupes terroristes. Plus au sud, dans les quartiers de la ville de Mossoul, l’ICTS et les FEDPOL poursuivent leur progression méthodique visant à isoler la médina.

Ces unités font face à une résistance toujours aussi vive de la part des membres de Daech, qui cette semaine ont lancé, sans succès, plusieurs contre-attaques depuis la médina.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a poursuivi cette semaine ses missions de tir en appui de la 9e division irakienne engagée dans la région de Badush.

Elle a réalisé 30 missions de tir en appui des unités irakiennes, dans le cadre de leurs opérations de sécurisation de la zone face à des groupes de Daech cherchant à s’infiltrer. Il s’agit, dans des proportions égales, de missions de tirs éclairants ou de destruction contre des unités de Daech.

Appui aérien au Levant

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 54 sorties aériennes dont 40 de reconnaissance armée ou d’appui au sol (CAS), 3 de commandement et de contrôle aérien, 5 de ravitaillement, et 6 de recueil de renseignements.

6 frappes ont été réalisées par les avions français en Irak et en Syrie, avec un effort particulier consenti cette semaine en appui des opérations dans la région de Raqqah.

On April 26, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 56 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes destroyed nine ISIS oil tankers, two ISIS well heads, an ISIS barge, and five ISIS oil refinery equipment items.

*Near Raqqah, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a front-end loader, a fighting position, and a mortar team.

*Near Tabqah, four strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 39 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS media center.

*Near Mosul, seven strikes [1 Australian] engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 vehicles, eight front-end loaders, two ISIS fortifications, a command and control node, a mortar system, and an ISIS staging area; damaged seven ISIS supply routes and suppressed two mortar teams.

*Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two VBIED storage areas, a tactical vehicle, a VBIED, a weapons cache, and an ISIS staging area.

*Near Sinjar, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and a VBIED storage facility.

*Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed a VBIED facility, a tunnel, and an ISIS staging area.

Additionally, three strikes were conducted in Syria from April 25 that have closed within the last 24 hours.

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, on April 25, one strike destroyed three ISIS barges.

*Near Tabqah, on April 25, two strikes destroyed two fighting positions.

On 26 Apr, Australian F/A-18 Homets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh heavy weapon site with precision guided munitions during several hours of support.

On April 25, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 22 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight ISIS well heads, five oil processing equipment items, two ISIS barges, and two fighting positions.

* Near Tabqah, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units; and destroyed four fighting positions and a fuel truck.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 47 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

* Near Mosul, six strikes [1 Australian] engaged four ISIS tactical units and a sniper; and destroyed eight weapons caches, three mortar systems, two fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, a rocket system, a front-end loader, and a VBIED.

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

* Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed eight VBIED storage areas.

Additionally, four strikes were conducted in Syria from April 24 that have closed within the last 24 hours.

* On April 24, near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed three barges.

* On April 24, near Raqqah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three ISIS vehicles.

* On April 24, near Tabqah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; and destroyed two fighting positions and a rocket-propelled grenade team.

On 25 Apr, Australian F/A-18 Homets supported Iraqi forces in contact with Daesh elements during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck one Daesh fighting position with a precision guided munition during several hours of support.