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French MoD for May 27, 2020 – June 2, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

June 2, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Détachement Rafale de la base aérienne projetée au Levant (BAP) : après la relève, le bilan.

Les Rafale monoplaces de la 30e Escadre de chasse qui avaient armé les détachements « Chammal 32 et 33 » ont quitté la BAP dimanche 10 mai.

Engagés de novembre 2019 à mai 2020 sur la BAP, au sein du pilier « appui » de l’opération Chammal, les Rafale ont réalisé près de 220 sorties aériennes contribuant activement à la lutte contre Daech aux côtés des forces armées de la coalition en soutien de nos partenaires locaux.

Au cours de ce mandat, le seuil de 30000 heures de vol effectuées par les avions de chasse au départ de la BAP depuis sa création fin 2014 a été dépassé.

La réalisation de nouvelles missions « flex » au cours du dernier mois a mis en valeur le caractère multi rôle du Rafale, grâce à l’emploi d’un POD RECO-NG (nacelle de reconnaissance nouvelle génération). Cet équipement a permis aux pilotes d’améliorer leur capacité de recueil de renseignement en plus de leur mission d’appui aérien et de défense aérienne. Ainsi, ce sont en moyenne 100 objectifs par semaine qui ont été couverts par les équipages puis analysés par les spécialistes renseignement du détachement.

En plus de s’adapter à un mandat qui a dû se prolonger du fait des conséquences de la crise sanitaire liée au COVID19, le détachement a ainsi diversifié ses missions et apporté une capacité supplémentaire au théâtre.

Les Rafale biplaces arrivés le 8 mai sur la BAP poursuivent désormais les missions quotidiennes au-dessus de l’Irak et de la Syrie aux côtés des forces armées de la coalition, dans la lutte contre Daech.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan  du 27  mai au 2  juin inclus)
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes.

CJTF–OIR for May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Original
Annotated

Report Date

May 31, 2020

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

Aug 22, 2020
Release No. 20200822-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary Report, May 2020

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and
its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of Daesh.

CJTF-OIR and partner forces have liberated nearly 110,000 square kilometers
(42,471 square miles) from Daesh. As a result, 7.7 million people no longer
live under Daesh oppression.  CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring
defeat of Daesh to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region
and to protect all our homelands from the Daesh terrorist threat.

Strike Summary
Between May 1 and May 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 20 strikes
consisting of 36 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 11 strikes against Daesh targets consisting of
21 engagements. This resulted in 25 enemy killed, one cave destroyed, and 19
bed down locations destroyed.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted nine strikes against Daesh targets consisting
of 15 engagements. This resulted in nine terrain denial operations.

This CJTF-OIR strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter,
attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled
artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the CJTF-OIR release, refers to one or more kinetic
engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a
single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single
aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone Daesh vehicle is one
strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a
group of Daesh-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the
cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use.
Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

CJTF-OIR does not report the number or type of aircraft employed in a
strike, the number of munitions dropped in each strike, or the number of
individual munition impact points against a target. The information used to
compile the daily strike releases is based on ‘Z’ or Greenwich Mean Time.
#DefeatDaesh
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Report Date

May 31, 2020

Report Summary

  • 20 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq
  • 9 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US
Between May 1 and May 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 20 strikes
consisting of 36 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 11 strikes against Daesh targets consisting of
21 engagements. This resulted in 25 enemy killed, one cave destroyed, and 19
bed down locations destroyed.
May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Syria: 9 strikes
Between May 1 and May 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 20 strikes
consisting of 36 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted nine strikes against Daesh targets consisting
of 15 engagements. This resulted in nine terrain denial operations.   

French MoD for May 20, 2020 – May 26, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

May 26, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE
L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

CHAMMAL : une bombe AASM détruit une position de Daech en Irak

Le 20 mai, en procédant au tir d’une bombe AASM (armement air-sol modulaire) SBU 38, une patrouille de deux Rafale déployée sur la Base aérienne projetée au Levant (BAP) a une nouvelle fois contribué à la réduction du potentiel militaire de l’organisation terroriste dans le cadre du pilier « appui » de l’opération « Chammal ».
La bombe a détruit l’entrée d’une grotte caractérisée comme Bed Down Location (lieu de repli) par les combattants de Daesh, dans un de leur sanctuaire au sud-est de Mossoul.

Lors de cette frappe, les Rafale ont utilisé l’ensemble des avantages opérationnels offerts par la munition AASM. En effet, l’armement a été tiré en mode propulsé, permettant, à la différence d’une munition balistique classique, de la délivrer à une plus grande distance de l’objectif. Ce procédé réduit les risques pour l’appareil d’être vu ou entendu par l’adversaire tout en garantissant la précision de la frappe grâce à l’arrivée verticale de la munition.

Les Rafale de la BAP poursuivent leur mission quotidienne de reconnaissance armée, au-dessus de l’Irak et de la Syrie aux côtés des forces armées de la coalition, dans la lutte contre Daech.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 20 au 26 mai inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 12 sorties aériennes et délivré une frappe.

Report Date

May 26, 2020

Confirmed Actions

France
Weekly air outlets (report from May 20 to 26 included)

French aircraft based in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates are continuing their actions against Daesh, within the Coalition. This week, the planes engaged in Operation Chammal carried out 12 aerial sorties and delivered a strike.

UK MoD for May 8, 2020 – May 23, 2020
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Report Date

May 23, 2020

Summary

Friday 8 May – Reaper destroyed a Daesh bunker in northern Iraq.

Sunday 10 May – Typhoons successfully struck Daesh targets in northern Iraq.

Wednesday 13 May – Reapers hit two Daesh bunkers in northern Iraq.

Saturday 23 May – Reaper destroyed a group of Daesh terrorists in northern Iraq.

Detail
The Royal Air Force has conducted four sets of air strikes against Daesh this month, as the UK Armed Forces continue to support the Iraq Government’s fight against the terror group.

The strikes, which were conducted over northern Iraq, were all successful in hitting their targets and come after two similar operations in April, which were the UK’s first such activity in seven months.

Since liberating the last territory held by Daesh, in March 2019, the RAF has flown daily armed reconnaissance patrols to prevent the violent extremists from re-establishing footholds in Iraq or Syria, and remain ready to strike whenever required.

Precision strikes result from the patient and methodical production of actionable intelligence, and are only conducted after thorough surveillance of the target and surrounding area for any signs of civilians, ensuring they are not placed at risk.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: “These strikes are another example of how the UK Armed Forces protect our nation and allies, every single day, from all those who seek to do us harm.”

On 8 May, an RAF Reaper kept close watch on a bunker containing a group of Daesh fighters, west of Tuz Khurmatu, in northern Iraq. When the Reaper’s crew had identified the ideal moment to strike, the bunker was destroyed using a GBU-12 guided bomb.

On 10 May, a pair of Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, flew an armed reconnaissance patrol over northern Iraq. Coalition surveillance aircraft had located a cave system occupied by Daesh terrorists southeast of Hatra, on the banks of the Tharthar River. Three targets at the entrances to the caves were identified and each was successfully struck by a Paveway IV guided bomb.

On 13 May, Reapers again saw action west of Tuz Khurmatu, when two of the RAF’s aircraft used GBU-12s to destroy a further pair of Daesh-occupied bunkers.

On 23 May, a group of Daesh fighters were located hiding in woods, along with stored equipment. A patrolling Reaper dropped one GBU-12, which hit its targets and caused secondary explosions, indicating the likely presence of a significant stockpile of munitions.

Previous update
The Royal Air Force continues to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On the night of Tuesday 28 April, a pair of Typhoons, operating out of RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling tanker, joined other coalition aircraft in an attack on a series of caves north-east of Bayji in northern Iraq.

The Typhoons targeted six cave entrances where intelligence had confirmed a group of Daesh terrorists were based.

Following a thorough check of the surrounding area for any signs of non-combatants, the aircraft used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike all six of the caves.

Surveillance confirmed all the weapons struck their targets successfully, removing more Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further downgrading the terrorist movement.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

The strikes continue because the Daesh threat is relentless and so will we be.
For more information see Daesh: UK government response page on GOV.UK

Report Date

May 23, 2020

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

UK
On 8 May, an RAF Reaper kept close watch on a bunker containing a group of Daesh fighters, west of Tuz Khurmatu, in northern Iraq. When the Reaper’s crew had identified the ideal moment to strike, the bunker was destroyed using a GBU-12 guided bomb.
May 10, 2020
Iraq: 3 strikes
On 10 May, a pair of Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, flew an armed reconnaissance patrol over northern Iraq. Coalition surveillance aircraft had located a cave system occupied by Daesh terrorists southeast of Hatra, on the banks of the Tharthar River. Three targets at the entrances to the caves were identified and each was successfully struck by a Paveway IV guided bomb.
May 13, 2020
Iraq: 2 strikes
On 13 May, Reapers again saw action west of Tuz Khurmatu, when two of the RAF’s aircraft used GBU-12s to destroy a further pair of Daesh-occupied bunkers.
May 23, 2020
Iraq: 1 strikes
On 23 May, a group of Daesh fighters were located hiding in woods, along with stored equipment. A patrolling Reaper dropped one GBU-12, which hit its targets and caused secondary explosions, indicating the likely presence of a significant stockpile of munitions.

French MoD for May 13, 2020 – May 19, 2020
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Report Date

May 19, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 13 au 19 mai inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 16 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for May 17, 2020 – May 17, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

May 17, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on May 17, 2020.

“The U.S. support to our Somali partners is and will remain strong,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Gayler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command.

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed two (2) terrorists.

U.S. Africa Command currently assesses no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

“U.S. Africa Command affords our partners over-watch and added precision capabilities,” said Col. Christopher Karns, director of public affairs, U.S. Africa Command. “This enemy has no regard for the lives of innocent Somalis and the group presents a threat to the Somali people, the U.S., and interests abroad.”

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somali people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use a range of effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development while preventing al-Shabaab’s desire to expand their reach and further export violence.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

CJTF–OIR for May 17, 2020 – May 17, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

May 17, 2020

Two ISIS regional leaders killed during Syrian Democratic Forces, Coalition raid
By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA   –  On May 17, the Syrian Democratic Forces, partnered with the Coalition, raided an ISIS position in Deir Ezzor Province, Syria. Two ISIS leaders, Ahmad ‘Isa Ismail al-Zawi and Ahmad ‘Abd Muhammad Hasan al-Jughayfi, were killed during this operation.

Ahmad ‘Isa Ismail Ibarhim al-Zawi, also known as Abu Ali al-Baghdadi, was the ISIS Wali of North Baghdad. As a regional leader, al-Zawi was responsible for disseminating terrorist guidance from senior ISIS leadership to operatives in North Baghdad.

Ahmad ‘Abd Muhammad Hasan al-Jughayfi, also known as Abu Ammar, was a senior ISIS logistics and supplies official responsible for directing the acquisition and transport of weapons, IED materials, and personnel across Iraq and Syria.

The removal of these ISIS leaders will disrupt future attacks against innocent civilians and our security partners and in the region. Due to the relentless pressure maintained by the SDF, ISIS’s remaining leadership in the area continues to dwindle.

Coalition partner forces in Iraq and Syria maintain continuous pressure on ISIS to prevent a reemergence, and the Coalition continues to support them with high-level advising, intelligence sharing, and air support.

To see in Arabic: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200522-01 – Two ISIS regional leaders killed during SDF- Coalition raid – النسخة العربية

To see in Kurmanci: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200522-01 – Two ISIS regional leaders killed during SDF- Coalition raid – Kurmanci

Report Date

May 17, 2020

Confirmed Actions

US

Two ISIS regional leaders killed during Syrian Democratic Forces, Coalition raid

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

May 17, 2020

SOUTHWEST ASIA – On May 17, the Syrian Democratic Forces, partnered with the Coalition, raided an ISIS position in Deir Ezzor Province, Syria. Two ISIS leaders, Ahmad ‘Isa Ismail al-Zawi and Ahmad ‘Abd Muhammad Hasan al-Jughayfi, were killed during this operation.

Ahmad ‘Isa Ismail Ibarhim al-Zawi, also known as Abu Ali al-Baghdadi, was the ISIS Wali of North Baghdad. As a regional leader, al-Zawi was responsible for disseminating terrorist guidance from senior ISIS leadership to operatives in North Baghdad.

Ahmad ‘Abd Muhammad Hasan al-Jughayfi, also known as Abu Ammar, was a senior ISIS logistics and supplies official responsible for directing the acquisition and transport of weapons, IED materials, and personnel across Iraq and Syria.

The removal of these ISIS leaders will disrupt future attacks against innocent civilians and our security partners and in the region. Due to the relentless pressure maintained by the SDF, ISIS’s remaining leadership in the area continues to dwindle.

Coalition partner forces in Iraq and Syria maintain continuous pressure on ISIS to prevent a reemergence, and the Coalition continues to support them with high-level advising, intelligence sharing, and air support.

To see in Arabic: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200522-01 - Two ISIS regional leaders killed during SDF- Coalition raid - النسخة العربية

To see in Kurmanci: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200522-01 - Two ISIS regional leaders killed during SDF- Coalition raid - Kurmanci

French MoD for May 6, 2020 – May 12, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

May 12, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Chammal conduit une frappe contre Daech.

Le 10 mai, une patrouille de deux Rafale a décollé de Jordanie depuis la base aérienne projetée au Levant pour s’intégrer dans une opération de contrôle de zone planifiée par les forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Tôt dans la matinée, après un ravitaillement en vol effectué par un KC-10 américain, les Rafale ont procédé au tir d’une bombe AASM qui a totalement détruit un bâtiment utilisé par les combattants de Daech comme bed down location (BDL) — lieu de repli —, à l’ouest de Kirkouk, dans une zone identifiée comme sanctuaire pour le groupe terroriste.

Cette mission participe directement à la réduction du potentiel militaire de l’organisation terroriste afin de prévenir toute résurgence de sa part et permet d’appuyer les forces irakiennes engagées au sol.

Les Rafale de la BAP poursuivent leur mission quotidienne d’appui des forces irakiennes dans leur lutte contre Daech et effectuent aussi des missions de reconnaissance et de supériorité aérienne, au-dessus de l’Irak et de la Syrie aux côtés des autres membres de la coalition.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 6 au 12 mai inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 12 sorties aériennes et délivré une frappe.

Report Date

May 12, 2020

Confirmed Actions

France
Weekly air outlets (report from May 6 to 12 included)

French aircraft based in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates are continuing their actions against Daesh, within the Coalition. This week, the planes engaged in Operation Chammal carried out 12 aerial sorties and delivered a strike.

French MoD for April 29, 2020 – May 5, 2020
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Report Date

May 5, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Un sas de quatorzaine sur la base aérienne projetée (BAP)

En complément des mesures barrières qui s’appliquent à tout militaire projeté en opération, le commandant de la BAP a mis en place un sas garantissant la distanciation entre les personnes déployées ou en transit sur la BAP, et les militaires déjà présents sur le site, pour éviter toute mise en danger de la force.

La création du sas a été décidée mi-mars en application des consignes jordaniennes. Il a été monté en quelques jours et a servi la première fois pour les personnels qui ont quitté l’Irak fin mars.

Il s’agit d’une zone accolée à la zone vie, mais séparée d’elle par un grillage, afin de prémunir tout contact avec le personnel de la base. Les militaires arrivant sont testés à leur descente d’avion conformément à un protocole médical franco-jordanien. Ils sont ensuite acheminés dans cette zone et y restent confinés pendant le temps de leur transit, ou pendant une période de 14 jours pour les relèves montantes.

Le sas est constitué de 4 zones isolées et indépendantes de 24 places chacune. 3 zones sont dédiées au personnel arrivant et une zone est destinée à accueillir les éventuels cas positifs qui seraient identifiés. Chaque zone dispose d’un bloc sanitaire dédié (WC, douches, machines à laver). Les repas sont préparés individuellement, mis dans des boîtes et déposés à l’entrée de la zone à heure fixe. Les occupants récupèrent ensuite leur repas. Les déchets sont conditionnés dans des sacs poubelles et déposés dans une zone spécifique. Sur le plan médical, la température du personnel est testée deux fois par jour, matin et soir.

Les personnels ont à disposition des postes de travail reliés au réseau et peuvent visionner une version numérique du briefing d’arrivée leur permettant d’appréhender au mieux le début de leur mission. Le maintien du lien avec leurs proches est pris en compte avec la mise à disposition d’un accès internet.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan 29 avril au 05 mai inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 14 sorties aériennes.

CJTF–OIR for April 1, 2020 – April 30, 2020
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 30, 2020

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

June 24, 2020

Release No. 20200624-03

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary April 1 – April 30, 2020

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of Daesh.

CJTF-OIR and partner forces have liberated nearly 110,000 square kilometers (42,471 square miles) from Daesh. As a result, 7.7 million people no longer live under Daesh oppression.  CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of Daesh to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region and to protect all our homelands from the Daesh terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between April 1 and April 30, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of seven strikes consisting of 16 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted five strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 11 engagements. This resulted in 16 enemy killed, 11 caves destroyed, three defensive positions destroyed and one bed down location destroyed.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted two strikes against Daesh targets consisting of five engagements. This resulted in two terrain denial operations.

This CJTF-OIR strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the CJTF-OIR release, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone Daesh vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of Daesh-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use. Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

CJTF-OIR does not report the number or type of aircraft employed in a strike, the number of munitions dropped in each strike, or the number of individual munition impact points against a target. The information used to compile the daily strike releases is based on ‘Z’ or Greenwich Mean Time.

#DefeatDaesh

Report Date

April 30, 2020

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq
  • 2 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US
Between April 1 and April 30, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of seven strikes consisting of 16 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted five strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 11 engagements. This resulted in 16 enemy killed, 11 caves destroyed, three defensive positions destroyed and one bed down location destroyed.
April 1, 2020 – April 30, 2020
Syria: 2 strikes
Between April 1 and April 30, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of seven strikes consisting of 16 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted two strikes against Daesh targets consisting of five engagements. This resulted in two terrain denial operations.   

CJTF–OIR for April 29, 2020 – April 29, 2020
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Annotated

Report Date

April 29, 2020

Bombs away! Coalition airpower demolishes Daesh cave complex
By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA   –  Coalition forces conducted airstrikes on Daesh fighters hiding in 10 caves across the Hamrin Mountains, Iraq, April 29, 2020.

The Hamrin Mountains are a known Daesh safe haven with intricate tunnel and cave systems used to smuggle weapons, facilitate senior leader movements and plot terrorist attacks in the region. Daesh senior leaders and their operatives have used the rugged mountains as one of their last remaining operating areas in Iraq.

“The presence of Daesh in Iraq continues to diminish, thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of our Iraqi partner forces,” said Maj Gen. Eric Hill, commanding general, Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. “Strikes like these help our Iraqi partners maintain relentless pressure on the Daesh scourge, no matter where these terrorists hide.”

Removing Daesh fighters and mid-level operatives from the battlefield further degrades their ability to resurge and plot terrorist attacks against innocent civilians, our Iraqi partners, and Coalition troops.

The airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Government of Iraq. After the strikes, the 14th Iraqi Army Division and security forces found ISIS documents, electronic devices, and fragments of weapons and other equipment. The ground search continues; much of the cave complex is inaccessible, post-strike; Initial estimates are 5-10 Daesh fighters were killed; this number may be revised as based on follow-on searches.

The Coalition and Iraqi security partners will continue to target and pursue Daesh fighters in across Iraq. The Coalition and our partners remain committed to the defeat of ISIS in Iraq.

Video: https://dvidshub.net/r/o4mma2

To see in Arabic: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200430-04 – Coalition airpower demolishes Daesh cave complex

Report Date

April 29, 2020

Bombs away! Coalition airpower demolishes Daesh cave complex

By CJTF-OIR Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition forces conducted airstrikes on Daesh fighters hiding in 10 caves across the Hamrin Mountains, Iraq, April 29, 2020.

The Hamrin Mountains are a known Daesh safe haven with intricate tunnel and cave systems used to smuggle weapons, facilitate senior leader movements and plot terrorist attacks in the region. Daesh senior leaders and their operatives have used the rugged mountains as one of their last remaining operating areas in Iraq.

“The presence of Daesh in Iraq continues to diminish, thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of our Iraqi partner forces,” said Maj Gen. Eric Hill, commanding general, Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. “Strikes like these help our Iraqi partners maintain relentless pressure on the Daesh scourge, no matter where these terrorists hide.”

Removing Daesh fighters and mid-level operatives from the battlefield further degrades their ability to resurge and plot terrorist attacks against innocent civilians, our Iraqi partners, and Coalition troops.

The airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Government of Iraq. After the strikes, the 14th Iraqi Army Division and security forces found ISIS documents, electronic devices, and fragments of weapons and other equipment. The ground search continues; much of the cave complex is inaccessible, post-strike; Initial estimates are 5-10 Daesh fighters were killed; this number may be revised as based on follow-on searches.

The Coalition and Iraqi security partners will continue to target and pursue Daesh fighters in across Iraq. The Coalition and our partners remain committed to the defeat of ISIS in Iraq.

Video: https://dvidshub.net/r/o4mma2

To see in Arabic: CJTF-OIR Press Release 20200430-04 - Coalition airpower demolishes Daesh cave complex

UK MoD for April 28, 2020 – April 28, 2020
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Report Date

April 28, 2020

Summary

Tuesday 28 April – Typhoons struck a number of caves in northern Iraq where Daesh terrorists were based.

Detail
The Royal Air Force continues to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On the night of Tuesday 28 April, a pair of Typhoons, operating out of RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling tanker, joined other coalition aircraft in an attack on a series of caves north-east of Bayji in northern Iraq.

The Typhoons targeted six cave entrances where intelligence had confirmed a group of Daesh terrorists were based.

Following a thorough check of the surrounding area for any signs of non-combatants, the aircraft used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike all six of the caves.

Surveillance confirmed all the weapons struck their targets successfully, removing more Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further downgrading the terrorist movement.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

The strikes continue because the Daesh threat is relentless and so will we be.

Previous update
The Royal Air Force continues to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On Friday 10 April, one such patrol conducted air strikes in support of a counter-terrorism operation in northern Iraq.

The pair of Typhoons, assisted by an RAF Reaper aircraft, identified Daesh terrorists occupying a group of fortified buildings in an isolated location west of Tuz Khurma, known to be inhabited by active terrorist commanders and fighters.

The aircraft conducted a thorough check of the area for non-combatants, before using a combination of precision guided bombs to destroy the buildings.

The surveillance aircraft continued to scan the area, confirming that all weapons had struck their targets and there was no collateral damage. Subsequent intelligence indicated that it was a successful operation, removing several Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further degrading the terrorist movement.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

Britain’s adversaries have not let Covid-19 stop them posing a risk to our citizens and allies. It is for that reason that Defence continues to take whatever steps are necessary – at home and abroad – to keep the nation safe.
The use of RAF jets and a Reaper aircraft to deliver a successful strike against Daesh terrorists and their hide out demonstrates that the UK’s Defence never sleeps and will always do what is necessary to protect our people.
For more information see Daesh: UK government response page on GOV.UK

Report Date

April 28, 2020

Report Summary

  • 6 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

UK
On the night of Tuesday 28 April, a pair of Typhoons, operating out of RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager aerial refuelling tanker, joined other coalition aircraft in an attack on a series of caves north-east of Bayji in northern Iraq.

The Typhoons targeted six cave entrances where intelligence had confirmed a group of Daesh terrorists were based.

Following a thorough check of the surrounding area for any signs of non-combatants, the aircraft used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike all six of the caves.

Surveillance confirmed all the weapons struck their targets successfully, removing more Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further downgrading the terrorist movement.

French MoD for April 22, 2020 – April 28, 2020
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Report Date

April 28, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

La polyvalence du Rafale à l’honneur avec les missions « flex »

Depuis fin mars, le détachement chasse de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Levant dispose d’un POD RECO-NG (nacelle de reconnaissance nouvelle génération) qui lui offre la possibilité de diversifier ses missions en Irak et en Syrie, dans le cadre de la lutte contre Daech.

Grâce à cet équipement performant, la patrouille composée de deux Rafale adopte une nouvelle configuration. Alors que le premier appareil conserve son chargement de bombes pour assurer le combat en coordination avec les troupes au sol, le second est équipé du POD RECO-NG qui permet de recueillir du renseignement d’opportunité par la prise d’images.

Avec ses 4,6 m de long et ses 1100 kg, le POD RECO-NG est particulièrement discernable. Positionné sous le fuselage du Rafale, il permet de prendre des photographies, de jour comme de nuit. Ce sont ainsi des caches d’armes, des tunnels, des véhicules, des camps d’entraînement des combattants de Daech qui peuvent être ainsi identifiés. Ce système est aussi très agile : une fois en vol, le pilote peut décider de modifier les prises de vue selon les opportunités qui se présentent lors de la mission.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 22 au 28 avril inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie, au Qatar et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes.

French MoD for April 15, 2020 – April 21, 2020
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Report Date

April 21, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 15 au 21 avril inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie, au Qatar et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 14 sorties aériennes.

French MoD for April 8, 2020 – April 14, 2020
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Report Date

April 14, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 8 au 14 avril inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie, au Qatar et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 15 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for April 9, 2020 – April 10, 2020
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Report Date

April 10, 2020

(updated April 13: April 10 airstrike location updated)

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged U.S. partner forces, Somali National Army Danab, and Jubaland Security Force, near Kobon, Somalia, on April 9, 2020.

The command also conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jamaame, Somalia, on April 10, 2020.

Somali security forces continue to lead operations alongside African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces to increase security and seize ground from al-Shabaab.

“Our assistance continues to build on the gains our partners are making,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “The SNA and African partners on the ground keep hitting al-Shabaab hard, and it’s having an effect on the al-Shabaab terror network.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded the Apr. 9 airstrike killed ten (10) terrorists and that the Apr. 10 airstrike killed one (1) terrorist.

U.S. Africa Command currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of these airstrikes.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somali people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

UK MoD for April 10, 2020 – April 10, 2020
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Report Date

April 10, 2020

Summary

Friday 10 April – Typhoons struck Daesh targets in northern Iraq

Detail
The Royal Air Force continues to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On Friday 10 April, one such patrol conducted air strikes in support of a counter-terrorism operation in northern Iraq.

The pair of Typhoons, assisted by an RAF Reaper aircraft, identified Daesh terrorists occupying a group of fortified buildings in an isolated location west of Tuz Khurma, known to be inhabited by active terrorist commanders and fighters.

The aircraft conducted a thorough check of the area for non-combatants, before using a combination of precision guided bombs to destroy the buildings.

The surveillance aircraft continued to scan the area, confirming that all weapons had struck their targets and there was no collateral damage. Subsequent intelligence indicated that it was a successful operation, removing several Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further degrading the terrorist movement.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said:

Britain’s adversaries have not let Covid-19 stop them posing a risk to our citizens and allies. It is for that reason that Defence continues to take whatever steps are necessary – at home and abroad – to keep the nation safe.

The use of RAF jets and a Reaper aircraft to deliver a successful strike against Daesh terrorists and their hide out demonstrates that the UK’s Defence never sleeps and will always do what is necessary to protect our people.

Previous update

Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On Wednesday 25 September, a pair of Typhoons responded to reports that a small group of Daesh extremists had been engaged in fighting with Iraqi security forces.

Coalition surveillance aircraft had tracked the terrorists after the engagement to a group of buildings in the desert, some forty miles west of Bayji.

The surveillance aircraft conducted a thorough check of the area for any civilians that might be placed at risk before the Typhoons attacked, using Paveway IV guided bombs to destroy the two key buildings occupied by the terrorists.

For more information see Daesh: UK government response page on GOV.UK

Report Date

April 10, 2020

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

UK
The Royal Air Force continues to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over Iraq and eastern Syria as part of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement.

On Friday 10 April, one such patrol conducted air strikes in support of a counter-terrorism operation in northern Iraq.

The pair of Typhoons, assisted by an RAF Reaper aircraft, identified Daesh terrorists occupying a group of fortified buildings in an isolated location west of Tuz Khurma, known to be inhabited by active terrorist commanders and fighters.

The aircraft conducted a thorough check of the area for non-combatants, before using a combination of precision guided bombs to destroy the buildings.

The surveillance aircraft continued to scan the area, confirming that all weapons had struck their targets and there was no collateral damage. Subsequent intelligence indicated that it was a successful operation, removing several Daesh fighters from the battlefield and further degrading the terrorist movement.

French MoD for April 1, 2020 – April 7, 2020
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Report Date

April 7, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Le rapatriement des troupes françaises d’Irak, une opération logistique d’ampleur

En coordination avec le gouvernement irakien, la Coalition internationale contre Daech a décidé de suspendre temporairement les formations des forces irakiennes et d’ajuster son dispositif en Irak. Prenant acte de cette décision, la France a suspendu les activités des militaires de l’opération Chammal stationnés à Bagdad et a rapatrié les personnels concernés.

Ce rapatriement intervient à un moment où les motifs sanitaires liés au COVID-19 ont succédé aux raisons sécuritaires pour suspendre les formations au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Une cellule de coordination de mise en œuvre du plan de retrait a été immédiatement activée au Koweït, dès la décision prise.

La manœuvre logistique terrestre s’est déroulée entre le 23 et le 26 mars. 5 rotations effectuées par un A400M Atlas déployé de métropole pour cette occasion, ont permis de rapatrier le 142 personnels et 300 m3 de fret de Bagdad sur la Base aérienne projetée, située en Jordanie. Le 1er avril, l’Atlas est reparti pour la France avec tout le personnel.

Cette opération, baptisée Alphabet, aura duré 9 jours.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 1er au 7 avril inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie, au Qatar et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 11 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for April 6, 2020 – April 6, 2020
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Report Date

April 6, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on April 6, 2020.

“By assisting our partners in East Africa, we diminish a serious threat to Somalia as well as to the U.S. homeland,” said Col. Christopher Karns, director of public affairs, U.S. Africa Command. “Our efforts help to protect Somalis, Americans, and our international partners. We take this responsibility very seriously and continue to place pressure on the enemy.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed five (5) terrorists.

U.S. Africa Command currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike. U.S. Africa Command is aware of reports alleging civilian casualties resulting from the April 6, 2020 airstrike in Jilib, Somalia. As with any allegation of civilian casualties U.S. Africa Command receives and reviews any information it has about the incident, including any relevant information provided by third parties.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somali people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

AFRICOM for April 5, 2020 – April 5, 2020
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Report Date

April 5, 2020

(updated April 13: event re-characterized as one airstrike with several engagements; it was initially characterized as three separate airstrikes)

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, on April 5, 2020.

“Security is a pre-requisite for economic growth and development; U.S. Africa Command assists Somalia and other African nations in building capable and professional militaries every single day,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “To help Africa achieve its potential requires military assistance and that is what the U.S. affords our African partners.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed eight (8) terrorists.

We currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

“As the world works to contain COVID-19, it is important our partners recognize we continue to be committed to the security progress in Somalia and will continue to disrupt al-Shabaab’s terrorist activities,” said Castellanos. “This is a responsibility that AFRICOM takes very seriously.”

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somali people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

AFRICOM for April 3, 2020 – April 3, 2020
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Report Date

April 3, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 3, 2020.

“Al-Shabaab’s goals, rhetoric, and its over reliance on both coercion and violence mirror al-Qaida,” said U.S. Marine Corps Bradford J. Gering, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “It’s our command’s responsibility to support our partners so this terrorist group can’t expand and strike the U.S. homeland as its leaders desire to do.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed five (5) terrorists.

We currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somali people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

AFRICOM for April 2, 2020 – April 2, 2020
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Report Date

April 2, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 2, 2020.

“Precision airstrikes like this protect innocent Somalis from a common enemy and assist the Federal Government of Somalia in alleviating security challenges,” said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “We’re enabling progress and creating opportunities for our partners to capitalize on. We’re seeing them do just that on the ground.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed three (3) terrorists.

We currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. It requires providing programs and opportunity for the Somalia people.

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces, U.S. Africa Command works on a daily basis to improve security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

U.S. Africa Command continues to work with its Somali partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.

AFRICOM for April 2, 2020 – April 2, 2020
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Report Date

April 2, 2020

U.S. Africa Command post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command’s April 2, 2020, precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.

The terrorist, Yusuf Jiis, was one of the foundational members of the terrorist group and held many significant positions that facilitated al-Shabaab’s violent and harmful activities throughout East Africa.

“This individual was a key leader in the al-Shabaab organization,” said U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command. “He was violent, ruthless, and responsible for the loss of many innocent lives. His removal makes Somalia and neighboring countries safer.”

As previously released, U.S. Africa Command conducted this precision airstrike in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, which is located in the Bay Region, approximately 135 miles west of Mogadishu.

While the airstrike eliminated the ability of this brutal member of al-Shabaab from causing additional harm, continued efforts are required to create sustained security and stability in Somalia.

“Al-Shabaab remains a disease in Somalia and is an indiscriminate killer of innocent people and their only desire is to brutalize populations inside Somalia and outside of Somalia,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Gayler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “Putting pressure on this network helps contain their ambition and desire to cause harm and destruction.”

U.S. Africa Command’s goal in Somalia is to help the FGS provide a safe and secure environment for the people of Somalia, deter organizations such as al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia from expanding, and promote regional security as well as cooperation to strengthen the ability of African militaries to work together. With AFRICOM’s support, AMISOM and the Somali National Army have made gains in al-Shabaab strongholds in southern Somalia, holding territory and establishing outposts. U.S.-trained SNA forces, along with combined counterterrorism efforts, continue to support observed momentum and promote greater opportunity despite the ongoing COVID-19 dynamic.

“While we might like to pause our operations in Somalia because of the Coronavirus, the leaders of al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab and ISIS have announced that they see this crisis as an opportunity to further their terrorist agenda so we will continue to stand with and support our African partners,” Townsend said.

Somalia remains key to the security environment in East Africa, and its long-term stability is important to advancing comprehensive U.S. interests in the region.

CJTF–OIR for March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020
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Report Date

March 31, 2020

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

 

April 30, 2020

Release No. 20200430-02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary March 1 – March 31, 2020

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to target and pursue the enduring defeat of Daesh.

CJTF-OIR and partner forces have liberated nearly 110,000 square kilometers (42,471 square miles) from Daesh. As a result, 7.7 million people no longer live under Daesh oppression.  CJTF-OIR remains committed to the enduring defeat of Daesh to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region and to protect all our homelands from the Daesh terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between March 1 and March 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 28 strikes consisting of 44 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 20 strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 28 engagements. This resulted in 10 enemy killed, one cave destroyed, three bed down locations suppressed, and 17 illumination Missions.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted eight strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 16 engagements. This resulted in eight terrain denial operations.

This CJTF-OIR strike release contains all strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.

A strike, as defined in the CJTF-OIR release, refers to one or more kinetic engagements that occur in roughly the same geographic location to produce a single, sometimes cumulative effect in that location. For example, a single aircraft delivering a single weapon against a lone Daesh vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of Daesh-held buildings and weapon systems in a compound, having the cumulative effect of making that facility harder or impossible to use. Strike assessments are based on initial reports and may be refined.

CJTF-OIR does not report the number or type of aircraft employed in a strike, the number of munitions dropped in each strike, or the number of individual munition impact points against a target. The information used to compile the daily strike releases is based on ‘Z’ or Greenwich Mean Time.

#DefeatDaesh

Report Date

March 31, 2020

Report Summary

  • 28 total strikes
  • 20 in Iraq
  • 8 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US
Between March 1 and March 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 28 strikes consisting of 44 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Iraq, CJTF-OIR conducted 20 strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 28 engagements. This resulted in 10 enemy killed, one cave destroyed, three bed down locations suppressed, and 17 illumination Missions.
March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020
Syria: 8 strikes
Between March 1 and March 31, 2020, CJTF-OIR conducted a total of 28 strikes consisting of 44 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted eight strikes against Daesh targets consisting of 16 engagements. This resulted in eight terrain denial operations.

French MoD for March 25, 2020 – March 31, 2020
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Report Date

March 31, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

Alors que les formations au profit des militaires irakiens ont été suspendues depuis le 18 mars sur demande de la coalition et du gouvernement irakien, le chef d’état-major des armées a décidé le 22 mars le retrait provisoire d’Irak de la TF Monsabert et de son élément de soutien.

La première phase de ce retrait a consisté à transférer le personnel et le matériel depuis les différentes emprises occupées dans Bagdad vers la zone américaine de l’aéroport international.

Une phase aérienne a ensuite permis le rapatriement du fret et du personnel vers la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Levant en Jordanie. Cette phase s’est terminée le 30 mars, avec la totalité du personnel et du matériel sur la BAP. Le lendemain, le personnel a décollé vers la métropole.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 25 mars au 31 mars inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie, au Qatar et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 16 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for March 27, 2020 – March 27, 2020
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Report Date

March 27, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, on March 27, 2020.

This latest airstrike supported our partners in pushing back against al-Shabaab and enhancing security in Somalia,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Castellanos, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “Our partners know they can rely on us and the unique support we offer.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed two (2) terrorists.

We currently assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. U.S. Africa Command will continue to work with its partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States. In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali National Army forces. Together with the partner and allied forces we work with on a daily basis, we are collectively trying to create security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.

French MoD for March 18, 2020 – March 24, 2020
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Report Date

March 24, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Adaptation du dispositif de l’opération « Chammal »

En coordination avec le gouvernement irakien, la Coalition a décidé d’ajuster son dispositif en Irak. Prenant acte de cette décision, la France va suspendre temporairement les activités des militaires de l’opération Chammal qui y sont stationnés et rapatrier les personnels concernés.

Ce rapatriement commencera le 26 mars 2020 et concernera la centaine de soldats engagée dans le pilier « formation » auprès de l’armée irakienne, ainsi que les éléments de soutien national stationnés au sein de l’état-major de l’opération Inherent Resolve (OIR) à Bagdad.

Depuis près de 5 ans, le pilier formation de l’opération Chammal a ainsi largement participé à la montée en puissance de l’armée irakienne. Regroupés au sein de la Task Force Monsabert, les soldats français ont formé près de 30 000 soldats irakiens dans des domaines aussi variés que le combat en zone urbaine, la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, le secourisme de combat, la topographie, la pédagogie, la conduite de véhicules blindés, le renseignement ou le tir. Ces derniers temps, l’accent a été mis sur la formation des cadres (près de 3 300 sur les 30 000 soldats formés) et dans des domaines de haute valeur ajoutée. Ce partenariat de longue date s’est fait auprès de la 6e Division, de l’École d’artillerie et de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).

La France reste toutefois engagée au Levant, car la lutte contre Daech continue. Elle maintient la présence de ses militaires insérés dans les structures d’OIR au Koweït et au Qatar ainsi que ses déploiements maritimes dans le canal de Syrie. Surtout, elle continue de participer au pilier « appui » par sa composante aérienne qui effectue des vols quotidiens depuis la base aérienne projetée de Jordanie et la base aérienne de la Coalition au Qatar.

Cette reconfiguration vient ponctuer une phase décisive dans la mission de la Coalition. Si elle intervient à un moment où les motifs sanitaires liés au COVID-19 ont succédé aux raisons sécuritaires pour suspendre les formations au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes, elle est confortée par le niveau de compétence atteint par les forces de sécurité irakiennes d’une part, et par les résultats obtenus dans le domaine de la formation des cadres et des formateurs locaux d’autre part. Les efforts accomplis jusqu’à présent sont d’ailleurs récompensés par l’engagement, en première ligne, des unités qu’elle a entraînées dans la lutte contre Daech.

L’opération Chammal se concentre désormais sur son pilier « appui », signe d’un engagement résolu des armées françaises aux côtés de la Coalition.

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 18 au 24 mars inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 15 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for March 16, 2020 – March 17, 2020
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March 17, 2020

As part of an African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali National Army operation, and in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted five airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists near Janaale, Somalia, from March 16-17, 2020.

These precision airstrikes targeted members of the al-Qaida-aligned terrorist network as they massed and maneuvered in the vicinity of an ongoing Somali-led ground operation.

“We protect and remain committed to our partners – plain and simple,” said Maj. Gen. William Gayler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command. “We eliminated terrorists posing a direct and immediate threat, allowing our African partners to maintain the momentum on the ground.”

Somali security forces continue to lead operations alongside AMISOM forces to increase security and seize ground from al-Shabaab.

Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of these airstrikes.

U.S. forces were in the area when these airstrikes occurred in order to advise and assist Somali and partner forces.

U.S. Africa Command continues to support the Government of Somalia by strengthening its security forces and promoting regional security, stability and prosperity. Al-Shabaab continues to conduct attacks in East Africa and will continue to threaten American and western interests in the region.

Concurrently, the command is building enduring relationships and strategic alliances in East Africa necessary to address future challenges and malign activity by near-peer competitors.

The U.S., by virtue of our capabilities, influence, and credibility, is uniquely postured to support Somali efforts and counter violent extremist threats.

French MoD for March 11, 2020 – March 17, 2020
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March 17, 2020

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 11 au 17 mars inclus)

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 19 sorties aériennes.

AFRICOM for March 10, 2020 – March 10, 2020
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March 10, 2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 10, 2020.

“Our strikes are a key effort to combatting terror and helping to bring stability and security to Somalia,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Chris Karns, U.S. Africa Command director of public affairs. “Not only do they degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to conduct violent activities in the region, but they place relentless pressure on their fighter network and impede their ability to export terrorism.”

The command’s initial assessment concluded this airstrike killed five (5) terrorists.

While we currently assess that this airstrike injured no civilians, we are aware of social media reports alleging civilian casualties resulting from this strike. U.S. Africa Command complies with the law of armed conflict and takes all feasible precautions during the targeting process to minimize civilian casualties and other collateral damage. As with any allegation of civilian casualties, U.S. Africa Command will review any information it has about the incident, including any relevant information provided by third parties, and take appropriate action based on the outcome of this review.

In Somalia the U.S. works closely with our international partners on security sector development efforts, which include the United Nations, European Union, African Union, AMISOM and other troop contributing countries.

U.S. Africa Command and our international partners recognize that stability in Somalia will not be achieved through purely military means. The partner and allied forces we work with on a daily basis are trying to create security conditions to enhance governance and economic development.