On Jan. 28, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 24 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.



Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed an oil truck and two oil well heads.

* Near Al Bab, one strike destroyed an ISIL headquarters building and a bunker.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 French with others] engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed seven bridges, an ISIL headquarters building, and a fighting position; and damaged a supply route.

The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, two strikes destroyed an ISIL anti-air artillery system, a fighting position, and two barges; suppressed two mortar teams; and damaged three supply routes.

Une frappe planifiée a également été conduite en Syrie dans la nuit du 28 au 29 janvier, pour détruire un pont situé sur les canaux d’irrigation au Nord de la ville de Raqqah. Au cours de cette mission, les deux Rafale de l’armée de l’air et 5 autres avions de la coalition ont conduit des frappes répondant à la stratégie d’affaiblissement des moyens et des capacités militaires et logistiques de Daech.

On Jan. 27, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed four oil tanker trucks.

* Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes destroyed three oil pump jacks, an ISIL-held building, a tank and an oil inlet manifold, and damaged six supply routes.

The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of nine engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Iraq

* Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL training camp, and destroyed four bunkers and a supply cache.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache and a tunnel.

* Near Mosul, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a heavy machine gun; and damaged a supply route.

On Jan. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets.

. Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

. Near Ar Raqqah, nine strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 10 oil refinement stills, five oil storage tanks, three oil pump jacks, an ISIL-held building, and two oil tanker trucks.

. Near At Tanf, one strike damaged an ISIL supply route.

. Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.

The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 24 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets.



. Near Al Huwayja, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Haditha, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed three vehicles, a rocket system, and a VBIED.

. Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a UAV launch site and an ISIL-held building.

. Near Mosul, five strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed two ISIL headquarters, two VBIED facilities, two barges, a fighting position, a tactical vehicle, a VBIED, and an anti-air artillery system; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Sinjar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

. Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and a UAV.

On Jan. 25, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 50 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 27 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria



* Near Ar Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 British] engaged eight ISIL tactical units and destroyed nine fighting positions, three tactical vehicles, two vehicles, a tunnel, a bunker, and an ISIL checkpoint.

* Near Ayn Isa, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, a tactical vehicle, and a heavy machine gun.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed an oil well head and an oil pump jack.

The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted ten strikes consisting of 23 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, three strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed three mortar systems and two watercraft; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Sinjar, six strikes destroyed three ISIL headquarters and a weapons storage facility.

* Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three VBIEDs, a tactical vehicle and a front-end loader.

Wednesday 25 January – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, striking a group of terrorists and an armoured personnel carrier…

Operations by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near Raqqa also continue to receive support. On Wednesday 25 January, the SDF reported that they were taking fire from a group of Daesh fighters with an armoured personnel carrier, to the west of Raqqa, on the north-eastern shores of Lake Assad. Despite challenging weather conditions and the proximity of the SDF to the targets, two Typhoons used a pair of Paveway IV precision guided bombs which removed the threat.

Daesh targets have been less common since their defeat in eastern Mosul. As a result, no RAF attacks were required in the latter part of the week. Our aircraft, however, continued intensive armed reconnaissance patrols to gather intelligence on suspected terrorist positions and movement, and to be ready to strike should the situation require. Sentinel aircraft have also flown a number of surveillance missions, similarly gathering valuable information on Daesh. Hercules transports have also continued their essential role in providing logistical support required to British forces in the Middle East, particularly for the training and liaison teams deployed as part of the Coalition’s efforts to help the Iraqi security forces further improve their capabilities.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

Au Levant, Daech continue de reculer globalement.

En Irak, 3 mois après le lancement de la bataille de Mossoul, Daech perd pied dans les quartiers de la rive Est du Tigre, mais consolide ses positions sur la rive Ouest. L’organisation parvient encore à conserver un certain espace de manœuvre pour organiser des bascules de combattants, régénérer ses forces et empêcher les forces irakiennes d’enfermer ses combattants dans une poche.

Dans le reste du pays, les forces irakiennes ont consolidé leurs positions pour empêcher les actions asymétriques des terroristes. En vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces irakiennes ont consolidé leurs positions au Nord d’Haditah dans l’objectif d’interdire aux combattants de Daech de s’infiltrer en direction de Bagdad.

En Syrie, Daech cherche à tirer profit de la multitude d’acteurs prenant part au conflit pour essayer d’obtenir des gains tactiques sur le terrain. L’organisation mène de rudes combats dans les zones qu’elle considère comme son sanctuaire. Ainsi, dans la région de Raqqah, l’organisation terroriste mène une défense de plus en plus agressive à mesure que les forces kurdes s’approchent du barrage de Tabqah. A Der Eiz Zor, les combats sont intenses entre les combattants de Daech et les forces du régime syrien.

Avancée sur la bataille de Mossoul

La défense de Daech dans la partie Est de la ville de Mossoul est grandement affaiblie. Alors qu’au début de l’offensive les FSI subissaient près de dix attaques à la voiture piégée par jour, le rythme de ces attaques est désormais de dix par semaine. Alors que les combats se concentrent dans le quartier d’Al Rashidiyyiah, la quasi-totalité de la rive Est est désormais entre les mains des soldats irakiens qui procèdent aux opérations de sécurisation des quartiers récemment conquis.

Dans un combat retardateur, Daech défend âprement la ville de Tall Kayf située immédiatement au Nord de Mossoul. Daech cherche ainsi à continuer à gagner du temps pour regrouper ses combattants dans l’ouest de la ville et valoriser ses positions.

Actualité des opérations – pilier appui :

Appui aérien

Depuis le 18 janvier 2016, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech en réalisant 46 sorties dont 40 reconnaissances armées et d’appui au sol, 4 de recueil de renseignement et 2 de ravitaillement. Les 7 frappes réalisées par les avions français ont permis de détruire 9 objectifs.

Les frappes des aéronefs français se sont concentrées sur la périphérie de la ville de Mossoul. Il s’agit d’affaiblir les positions de l’organisation à l’extérieur de la ville pour réduire la capacité opérationnelle de Daech.

Dans la région de Raqqah, une frappe a été menée contre les défenses de Daech à proximité du barrage de Tabqah pour détruire un emplacement de combat dans lequel un char était dissimulé.

Appui feu (TF Wagram) :

cette semaine la TF Wagram a réalisé 22 missions de tirs en appui des forces irakiennes. Ces missions se sont réparties en 13 missions d’éclairement et 9 missions d’interdiction, destruction ou semonce. Ces dernières étaient plus particulièrement dédiées à l’appui des unités irakiennes engagées dans la reprise de la ville de Tall Kayf. Elles ont également visé à interdire à Daech le franchissement du fleuve Tigre alors que ses combattants cherchaient à ravitailler les premières lignes.

Tuesday 24 January – A Tornado and Typhoon mission destroyed a car-bomb south-west of Mosul…Following their victory in eastern Mosul, Iraqi forces have begun preparations for the liberation of the western half of the city. Coalition aircraft conducted strikes on Tuesday 24 January against Daesh targets along the approaches to these districts. The RAF contribution was a combined formation of Tornado and Typhoon aircraft, supported by a Voyager tanker. The jets dealt with a car-bomb that had been identified to the south-west of the city. A direct hit from a Brimstone destroyed the booby-trapped vehicle.

On Jan. 24, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 74 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, 20 strikes engaged 11 ISIL tactical units and destroyed 16 oil pump jacks, six oil storage tanks, six fighting positions, four tactical vehicles, two watercraft, a bunker, a VBIED, and a VBIED factory.

* Near Manbij, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed three fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.



The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 35 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter, remotely piloted, and rotary aircraft as well as artillery against ISIL targets.



Iraq

* Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Mosul, five strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIL tactical units; destroyed four mortar systems, two vehicles, two weapons caches, an ISIL headquarters, an anti-air artillery system, a fighting position, a supply cache, a tunnel entrance, a VBIED, a VBIED facility, an ISIL guard post, an ISIL-held building, and an IED factory; damaged a supply route; and suppressed an ISIL mortar team.

* Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position and an artillery system.

On Jan. 23, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 38 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, remotely piloted, and rotary aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

. Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

. Near Al Bab, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed a vehicle, two mortar systems, and an ammunition cache.

. Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIL front-end loader.

. Near Ar Raqqah, five strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed a UAV tower, an ISIL decoy tank, and an IED factory.

. Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed two oil trucks, two oil pump jacks and two vehicles.

. Near Palmyra, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

. Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a vehicle, a supply cache, a fighting position; and damaged a tunnel.

. Near Mosul, five strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units, a mortar cache, an IED storage facility, an ammunition storage facility, two tactical vehicles, a fighting position, two mortars, a tow truck, 14 watercraft, three barges, two tanker trucks, two front-end loaders, and eight vehicles; suppressed a mortar team; and damaged a supply route, a crane and a tractor.

. Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a recoilless rifle, a mortar system, a vehicle; and damaged a bunker.

Monday 23 January – Tornados destroyed a command post, tunnel and a vehicle in northern Iraq…On Monday 23 January, Tornados, supported by a Voyager air-refuelling tanker, attacked a Daesh command post near the town of Mullah Abdullah, west of Kirkuk. A Brimstone missile and a Paveway IV guided bomb were used simultaneously. The Brimstone destroyed a truck parked outside, with the Paveway impacting shortly afterwards to demolish the building and collapse an associated tunnel.

On Jan. 22, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 71 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 49 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 22 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.



Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

* Near Al Bab, five strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units and destroyed three tactical vehicles, a mortar, and an ISIL-held building.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 14 strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units and destroyed four artillery pieces, a decoy artillery piece, a UAV tower, two tactical vehicles, a command and control node, 20 oil storage barrels, two tunnels, and a decoy armored vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, 14 strikes destroyed 21 oil pump jacks, an oil tanker truck, an oil storage tank, two oil storage barrels.

Iraq

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed a logistics node, and damaged a tunnel.

* Near Mosul, four strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed two VBIEDs, a fuel truck, a vehicle, a front-end loader, 10 boats, nine oil tanker trucks, three tanker trailers; and damaged a guard tower and a supply route.

* Near Tal Afar, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL VBIEDs and an explosives factory.

* Near Tuz, one strike destroyed an ISIL bulldozer.

On Jan. 21, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 55 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 16 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Al Bab, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed an artillery piece, and damaged a tactical vehicle.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 22 strikes engaged 12 ISIL tactical units; destroyed nine fighting positions, two tunnels, two tanks, an IED factory, and an ISIL headquarters; and suppressed three ISIL tactical units.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed two oil well heads.

Iraq

* Near Ar Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle, two weapons caches, and a mortar.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

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

* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed a VBIED factory, a VBIED, a tank, three fighting positions, and a vehicle; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a semi-truck and a command and control node.

On Jan. 20, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 28 engagements using attack, bomber and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 21 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and rotary aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

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

* Near Ar Raqqah, 16 strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, two supply caches, an oil well head, and a mortar system; damaged two supply routes; and suppressed five ISIL tactical units.

* Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed two fighting positions.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed two oil refinement stills, an oil well head and an oil storage tank.

Iraq

* Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL-held building and a supply cache.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and damaged two vehicles.

* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed 29 watercraft, three fighting positions, two vehicles, a mortar system, a light machine gun, and an anti-air artillery system; and damaged eight supply routes.

The Coalition struck 90 watercraft and three barges on the Tigris River in Mosul Jan. 18 – 20. Many of these watercraft were being used to ferry ISIL fighters and equipment across the Tigris River from East to West Mosul in an attempt to escape the Iraqi Security Forces as they continued to clear the remaining portions of East Mosul.

Iraqi Security Forces secured the Eastern bank of all five bridges across the Tigris River in Mosul during the past week of clearing operations making it difficult for ISIL fighters to flee the Iraqi Security Forces.

“We believe this was a desperate attempt to retrograde ISIL fighters now that the Iraqi Security Forces own the Eastern bank of every bridge in Mosul,” said Col. John L. “JD” Dorrian, CJTF-OIR Spokesman. “This is one more example of how the Coalition is supporting the military defeat of ISIL by launching air strikes while Iraqi military complete the clearance of Eastern Mosul.”

Since the operation to liberate Mosul began on Oct. 17, 2016, the Coalition has destroyed at least 112 watercraft on the Tigris River in Mosul, with several more damaged or destroyed outside of the city.

Video footage of airstrikes in support of this operation can be found at:

* https://www.dvidshub.net/video/506093/coalition-airstrike-destroys-daesh-watercraft-near-mosul-iraq

* https://www.dvidshub.net/video/504515/coalition-airstrike-destroys-daesh-barge-near-mosul-iraq

Friday 20 January – A Reaper continued operations over northern Mosul, striking a concealed armed truck…During operations on Friday 20 January, a Reaper identified a Daesh observation team at work, which enabled an attack by a coalition aircraft. The Reaper also provided surveillance support to two other successful coalition air attacks, before using one of its own Hellfires to destroy an armed truck which Daesh had attempted to conceal under a vehicle shelter.

Chammal : destruction par des Rafale d’un centre de commandement de Daech en périphérie de Mossoul

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Le 16 janvier 2017, une patrouille de Rafale de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Proche-Orient a frappé une nouvelle fois Daech, détruisant un centre de commandement tactique situé en périphérie de Mossoul et des capacités de harcèlement contre les forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Effectuée conjointement avec six autres avions de chasse de la coalition, cette mission avait pour objectif la destruction de bâtiments occupés par l’organisation terroriste. Ce site abritait notamment des pièces d’artillerie, des véhicules blindés emplis d’explosifs et un état-major tactique à la périphérie Sud de Mossoul.

Chaque Rafale engagé emportait, sous le fuselage, une bombe guidée laser de 1000 kg dotée d’une capacité de pénétration renforcée. Forts de leur haut degré d’interopérabilité (capacité à travailler ensemble avec des procédures communes), les chasseurs alliés ont détruit leurs objectifs et neutralisé les moyens militaires qui s’y trouvaient.

Cette frappe aérienne, la 1 105ème des avions de chasse français au Levant depuis le début de l’opération Chammal, a été menée tout en poursuivant les missions d’appui aérien et d’artillerie conduites en parallèle pour la reprise de Mossoul. Ainsi, dans un effort coordonné et global, les forces irakiennes et leurs alliés ont pu progresser jusqu’aux rivages du Tigre.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal incarne l’engagement militaire français au sein de l’opération Inherent Resolve. Elle mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 200 militaires. A la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation» au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes (Task Force Narvik et Monsabert) et un pilier « appui » aérien et artillerie consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper en profondeur les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

On Jan. 19, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 39 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 47 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, rotary, and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

. Near Al Bab, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units and damaged a tactical vehicle.

. Near Ar Raqqah, 18 strikes engaged five ISIL tactical units, destroyed five fighting positions, two tunnels, five tunnel entrances, and a weapons cache; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

. Near Palmyra, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a headquarters, two vehicles, and an ISIL-held building.

Iraq

. Near Mosul, seven strikes [1 British] engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed 12 watercraft, five vehicles, a heavy machine gun, four mortars, a tunnel entrance, a bunker, a VBIED facility, a staging facility, eight shipping containers, and three VBIEDs; damaged 12 supply routes; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.

Thursday 19 January – A Reaper assisted Iraqi forces clearing pockets of Daesh resistance in northern Mosul, conducting three attacks against terrorists…

With most districts of Mosul east of the Tigris reported by the Iraqi commander to have been liberated, operations by Iraqi units have focused on clearing remaining pockets of Daesh resistance in the north of the city. RAF Reapers supported this work on 19 and 20 January.

On Thursday 19 January, a Reaper conducted three precision attacks using Hellfire missiles against small groups of terrorists spotted firing at Iraqi troops.

U.S. manned and unmanned aircraft conducted a precision air strike Jan. 19 against an al-Qaida training camp in Idlib Province, Syria. More than 100 al-Qaida fighters were killed in the strike.

The Shaykh Sulayman Training Camp was operational since at least 2013. The removal of this training camp disrupts training operations and discourages hardline Islamist and Syrian opposition groups from joining or cooperating with al-Qaida on the battlefield.

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U.S. strikes have killed more than 150 al-Qaida terrorists since Jan. 1. These strikes include the removal of Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an external operations leader, on Jan. 17; Abd al-Jalil al-Muslimi, a facilitator associated with a network plotting terror attacks in the west, on Jan. 12; and Abu Hasan al-Taftanaz, an al-Qaida senior leader, on Jan. 6. These strikes, conducted in quick succession, degrade al-Qaida’s capabilities, weaken their resolve, and cause confusion in their ranks.

We will continue to exert unrelenting pressure to defeat violent extremist groups across the globe.

On Jan. 18, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 24 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of 45 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as against ISIL targets.

Syria

. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed a large oil tanker and an oil still.

. Near Al Bab, three strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two tactical vehicles and a supply cache.

. Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a VBIED.

. Near Ar Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units, six fighting positions, a house borne IED, a tactical vehicle, a checkpoint, and two tunnels; suppressed four ISIL tactical units; and damaged a supply route.

. Near Ayn Isa, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three fighting positions and a heavy machine gun.

. Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed 20 oil refinement stills.

Iraq

. Near Kisik, one strike suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Mosul, four strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units, destroyed 49 watercraft, three ISIL-held buildings, four fighting positions, three mortars, three barges, two vehicles, a VBIED facility, a command and control node, and three excavators; suppressed an ISIL tactical unit; and damaged two tunnels and 12 supply routes.

. Near Sinjar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a UAV launch site.

Wednesday 18 January – Tornados destroyed a terrorist armed truck near Al Bab in Syria…Surveillance and strike operations have also been maintained against Daesh in Syria, and on Wednesday 18 January, Tornados conducted an armed reconnaissance patrol near Al Bab, where they used a Paveway IV to destroy an armed truck which Daesh had attempted to conceal in a vehicle shelter.

CHAMMAL

APPRECIATION DE SITUATION

Au Levant, Daech maintient une défense solide dans ses zones refuges. En Irak, l’organisation terroriste perd constamment du terrain dans la bataille de Mossoul, et l’Est de la ville se gagne pas à pas.

Dans le reste du pays, Daech oppose toujours une vive résistance aux opérations de l’armée irakienne dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. A Bagdad, l’organisation a mené à nouveau des attaques dans le but de maintenir l’insécurité dans la capitale et cherche ainsi à fragiliser l’action du gouvernement aux yeux de la population.

En Syrie, Daech perd également du terrain à proximité de Raqqah, tout en lançant une nouvelle offensive dans la région de Deir-eiz-zor.

AVANCEE SUR LA BATAILLE DE MOSSOUL

Dans la partie orientale de la ville de Mossoul, l’organisation terroriste ne parvient pas à contrer l’avance des forces irakiennes. Ces dernières se sont emparées dans la semaine de quartiers importants comme celui de l’Université de la ville le 14 janvier.

Daech se réfugie dans une stratégie de sanctuarisation de ses positions et renforce désormais les défenses de la partie occidentale de la ville. Les tentatives régulières de mouvement de ravitaillements logistiques témoignent d’une volonté de tenir cette zone.

ACTIVITES DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

Appui aérien au Levant

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne a représenté un volume de 53 sorties, dont 45 missions de reconnaissance armée ou de frappes planifiées, 6 missions de renseignement (ISR) et 2 de ravitaillement. Les missions réalisées ont permis de conduire 17 frappes et de neutraliser 21 objectifs. 14 des frappes ont été conduites en appui des opérations de la coalition autour de Mossoul. Les 3 autres frappes ont été réalisées en Syrie dans la région de Raqqah et de Hassaké.

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La TF Wagram a conduit 16 missions d’appui au profit des troupes irakiennes engagées dans la reprise de Mossoul : 7 missions d’éclairement, et 9 missions.

Focus sur Mossoul

Sur les 14 frappes menées dans la région de Mossoul, 13 ont été conduites pour appuyer les troupes au sol contre des groupes de combattants retranchés dans des bâtiments.

Une frappe planifiée a été conduite en périphérie de Mossoul le 16 janvier par une patrouille de Rafale de l’armée de l’air.

Effectuée conjointement avec six autres avions de chasse de la coalition, la frappe a permis la destruction de bâtiments occupés par Daech abritant des pièces d’artillerie, des véhicules suicides blindés chargés d’explosifs et un poste de commandement.

Tuesday 17 January – Iraqi troops and a Reaper saved civilians from a terrorist car-bomb in northern Mosul, and Typhoons destroyed a Daesh tunnel to the north-west of Mosul…Reaper support to the Iraqi units continued into Tuesday 17 January, when a car-bomb was spotted, hidden under a car-port in a newly liberated area of northern Mosul. The Reaper kept watch as the Iraqi security forces moved civilians in the area to safety, then destroyed the car-bomb with a direct hit from a Hellfire. Some 20 miles north-west of the city, a tunnel network had been identified close to the southern bank of the Tigris, and two Typhoons were tasked with its destruction. A Paveway IV struck the entrance, collapsing it.

On Jan. 17, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, rotary and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed two oil well heads, an oil tanker truck, and four pieces of oil support equipment.

. Near Al Bab, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Ar Raqqah, 10 strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed a VBIED, a checkpoint, a command and control node; damaged two supply routes; and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

. Near Ayn Isa, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position and supply cache.

. Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed eight oil stills, an oil well head and a fuel truck.

Iraq

. Near Huwayjah, one strike destroyed a weapons cache,

. Near Mosul, five strikes [2 British] engaged three ISIL tactical units, destroyed three tunnel entrances, two vehicles, three VBIEDs, three barges, a watercraft, three fighting positions, three tactical vehicles, two mortars, and an artillery piece; suppressed two ISIL tactical units; and damaged a tunnel, a fighting position, and 29 supply routes.

On Jan. 16, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.



Syria

* Near Al Bab, two strikes destroyed a tactical vehicle and an excavator.

* Near Ar Raqqah, nine strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions, an artillery system, a supply cache, a VBIED, a front-end loader, a tactical vehicle, and an ISIL weapons storage facility; and damaged a supply route.

* Near Dayr Az Zayr, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, four strikes [1 French] [1-2 British] engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed a command and control node, a heavy machine gun, a tactical vehicle, 14 fighting positions, two vehicles, a mortar, an ISIL-held building, a VBIED, and an ISIL weapons factory; suppressed an ISIL mortar team and artillery crew; and damaged 32 supply routes and an ISIL defensive berm.

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

Monday 16 January – Typhoons attacked three Daesh targets in and around Mosul, while a Reaper supported Iraqi troops in close combat in the east of the city…

Royal Air Force aircraft, along with coalition partners, have continued to provide intensive air support to Iraqi forces as they continued to clear eastern Mosul of Daesh positions, with the Iraqi commander reporting on 18 January that almost all districts on the left bank of the Tigris have now been successfully liberated.

On Monday 16 January, RAF Typhoons, armed with Paveway IV guided bombs, delivered an attack ten miles north-west of Mosul to breach a large defensive berm held by Daesh against the Kurdish Peshmerga. The Typhoons then flew to Mosul itself, where they first destroyed a terrorist strongpoint that dominated a road junction in central Mosul, then attacked a key route used by Daesh to move supplies and truck-bombs. A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft meanwhile provided close support to Iraqi forces engaged in close combat with Daesh. The Reaper used a Hellfire missile to kill a group of terrorists during street fighting.

Focus sur Mossoul

Sur les 14 frappes menées dans la région de Mossoul, 13 ont été conduites pour appuyer les troupes au sol contre des groupes de combattants retranchés dans des bâtiments.

Une frappe planifiée a été conduite en périphérie de Mossoul le 16 janvier par une patrouille de Rafale de l’armée de l’air.

Effectuée conjointement avec six autres avions de chasse de la coalition, la frappe a permis la destruction de bâtiments occupés par Daech abritant des pièces d’artillerie, des véhicules suicides blindés chargés d’explosifs et un poste de commandement.

On Jan. 15, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.
• Near Ar Raqqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a heavy machine gun, a vehicle, and a bridge; suppressed a heavy machine gun; and damaged a supply route.
• Near Tabaqah Dam, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units, destroyed two fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

• Near Mosul, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed two tactical vehicles, six fighting positions, an ISIL-held building, and two heavy machine guns; suppressed three tactical units; and damaged a tunnel and five supply routes.
• Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two ISIL bunkers and a vehicle.
• Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed an IED factory.’

France

On Jan. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units; destroyed a bunker, an artillery system, five fighting positions, two supply caches, a vehicle, and 25 pieces of oil refinement equipment; and damaged five supply routes.

* Near Dayr Az Zayr, two strikes destroyed 12 trucks and six oil refinement stills.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units; destroyed a vehicle, a mortar, five supply caches, three fighting positions, a rocket propelled grenade launcher, two VBIED facilities, an ISIL-held building, a land bridge, a VBIED; damaged 21 supply routes; disabled an ISIL artillery system; and suppressed an artillery crew.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two tactical vehicles.