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Civilians in the ruins of Mosul city. (Maranie R. Staab)

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UK MoD for January 9, 2019 – January 9, 2019
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January 9, 2019

In Syria, our aircraft have continued to provide close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces as they clear the ever-diminishing pocket of Daesh territory south of Hajin and north of Abu Kamal. Typhoon FGR4s, armed with Paveway IVs, attacked three buildings six miles north-east of Abu Kamal on Wednesday 9 January; Daesh fighters in the buildings were engaged in a close-quarters firefight with the advancing SDF. A pair of Tornados meanwhile used two Paveway IVs to deal with a truck-bomb facility in the same area. .

French MoD for January 8, 2019 – January 8, 2019
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January 8, 2019

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France report that on December 7th 2018, French Rafales took part in a mission to reclaim Hajin Hospital, which had been turned into an ISIS command center. Equipped with A2SM (modular air-to-ground weaponry) precision bombs with GPS and laser guidance, Rafale crews destroyed enemy mortar positions firing on SDF fighters.

CHAMMAL : Appui aérien à la reprise d’Hajin

Mise à jour : 08/01/2019

Le 7 décembre 2018, les Rafale de la base aérienne projetée au Levant ont participé à une mission décisive pour reprendre un centre de commandement occupé par Daech dans la ville d’Hajin, en Syrie.

Trois mois de combats ont été nécessaires pour venir à bout de la résistance d’un important centre de commandement urbain du groupe terroriste Daech en Syrie. Le groupe terroriste avait élu domicile dans l’hôpital d’Hajin, village au cœur de la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, transformant celui-ci en emprise militaire.
Depuis plusieurs semaines, après que la coalition et les forces terrestres partenaires ont vérifié l’absence de civils, les avions de la coalition ont effectué des frappes afin d’appuyer la progression au sol des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). Dans le cadre d’une mission d’appui aérien rapproché (Close air support), une patrouille de Rafale, décollant de la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Levant, a délivré plusieurs bombes sur des positions de tirs ennemies.
Equipés de bombes de précision A2SM (armement air-sol modulaire) à guidage GPS et laser, les équipages de Rafale ont détruit des positions de mortier ennemi faisant feu sur les combattants FDS. L’armement a été délivré en toute sécurité, permettant ainsi la reprise de ce centre de commandement.
Depuis la BAP, les équipages de Rafale réalisent en moyenne une vingtaine de sorties par semaine. Ils poursuivent ainsi leur engagement à lutter contre les dernières emprises terroristes encore présentes dans la région.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 100 militaires. À 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 nationale irakiennes et un pilier « appui » consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste.

Netherlands MoD for January 1, 2019 – January 7, 2019
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January 7, 2019

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Dutch MoD report that the Dutch participation in the fight against ISIS stopped on 31 December. In the last 10 days of 2018, 15 missions were flown. Weapons were deployed in 10 of these missions against ISIS combat positions and storage sites.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties
Nieuwsbericht | 09-01-2019 | 12:00

De F-16’s en het 136 militairen tellende laatste detachement van de Air Task Force Middle East keerden terug uit Jordanië. De Nederlandse deelname stopte per 31 december. Een redeployment-eenheid zorgt ervoor dat alle goederen terug komen naar Nederland. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 1 t/m 7 januari.

In de laatste 10 dagen van het jaar zijn er nog 15 missies gevlogen. Hierbij zijn 10 keer wapens ingezet, tegen gevechtsopstellingen en opslagplaatsen van Islamitische Staat.

2 Nederlandse militaire adviseurs zijn begonnen aan hun functie binnen de NAVO-capaciteitsopbouwmissie in Irak, die sinds oktober loopt. Er nemen ook 4 Nederlandse civiele experts aan deel. De 600-koppen tellende missie richt zich op het versterken van de Iraakse veiligheidssector.

UK MoD for January 7, 2019 – January 7, 2019
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January 7, 2019

Coalition aircraft remain available to assist the Iraqi security forces in their operations to prevent Daesh re-establishing any foothold in the country. An important part of this work is the ability to destroy terrorist stockpiles of weapons and other equipment concealed in remote areas of the countryside. On Monday 7 January, two RAF Tornado GR4s delivered an attack with a pair of Paveway IV guided bombs which successfully collapsed the entrance to a cave, fifty-five miles south-east of Kirkuk, where one such stockpile was known to be stored.

UK MoD for January 6, 2019 – January 6, 2019
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January 6, 2019

Sunday 6 January – a Reaper struck terrorists in eastern Syria, to the north of Abu Kamal…With the SDF pushing further to the south and east of Hajin, along the road to Abu Kamal, a Reaper again flew overwatch for them on Sunday 6 January. The Reaper tracked a Daesh group to a compound some miles north of Abu Kamal, and provided targeting support to coalition fast jets as they subsequently delivered an attack. Two terrorists attempted to take up a new position after the compound was bombed, but were successfully engaged by the Reaper, using a Hellfire missile.

French MoD for January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2019
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January 3, 2019

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From 26 December to 1 January, France report Task Force Wagram has carried out 34 fire missions from Iraq (22 lighting, 12 destruction). Aircraft conducted 18 sorties and condcued 5 strikes on support of SDF forces.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 3 January 2019

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS), après avoir achevé la sécurisation de la ville d’Hajine la semaine dernière, poursuivent leur offensive le long du fleuve en direction de As Susah. Daech, qui a piégé le terrain, dispose d’une capacité de résistance affaiblie.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. Daech conserve une capacité de nuisance en menant des actions clandestines, notamment dans le désert de l’Anbar et sur le plateau d’Hawija. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuivent, avec un effort marqué dans les zones montagneuses et désertiques, ainsi qu’à la frontière pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. Par l’opération Chammal, les armées françaises demeurent engagées, les modalités de l’engagement tenant compte en permanence des réalités du terrain. La priorité demeure de vaincre militairement cette organisation terroriste, et empêcher sa résurgence alors qu’elle passe à la clandestinité.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 34 missions de tir (22 d’éclairement, 12 de destruction – bilan du 26 décembre au 1er janvier inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2418 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les militaires de la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie ont accueilli la ministre des armées et le chef d’état-major de l’Armée de l’air à l’occasion du réveillon de la Saint Sylvestre.
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis ont poursuivi leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 26 décembre au 1er janvier inclus). Les Rafale ont conduit 5 frappes cette semaine en appui des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8768 sorties / 1512 frappes / 2321 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad, alors qu’après l’ouverture partielle de la « zone verte » entamée le 10 décembre, le gouvernement irakien a poursuivi cette semaine son effort de normalisation des conditions de vie dans la capitale en démontant plusieurs checkpoints, en abattant des murs de sécurité, et en rouvrant des routes fermées à la circulation depuis 2003.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) et prépare les prochains stages.

UK MoD for January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2019
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January 1, 2019

Tuesday 1 January – a Reaper engaged a small group of extremists south-east of Hajin…Operations continued south-east of Hajin on New Year’s Day, with a Reaper providing overwatch for the SDF. Surveillance support was given to a coalition air strike on a Daesh strong-point, and the Reaper’s crew then tracked terrorists as they attempted to take up new positions, engaging them with a Hellfire missile.

Netherlands MoD for December 31, 2018 – December 31, 2018
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December 31, 2018

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The Netherlands report that the 4-year Dutch mission against ISIS reached a previously decided end on December 31st, after hundreds of airstrikes and more than 2,100 munitions released. The country's F-16s return home to The Netherlands on January 2nd 2019.

F-16-missie Midden-Oosten beëindigd

Nieuwsbericht | 31-12-2018 | 17:00

Het werk voor de Nederlandse F-16-gevechtsvliegtuigen in het Midden-Oosten zit erop. De toestellen vlogen het afgelopen jaar meer dan 3.000 missies boven Irak en Oost-Syrië. Daarbij werden ongeveer 2.100 keer wapens ingezet tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

De 6 F-16’s, waaronder 2 reservetoestellen, opereerden vanuit Jordanië. Samen met andere landen ondersteunden ze troepen op de grond. De jachtvliegtuigen vielen ISIS-doelen aan zoals voertuigen, logistieke opslagplaatsen en wapenopstellingen.

Nederland kan niet langer bijdragen aan de anti-ISIS-coalitie vanuit Jordanië. Defensie moet namelijk eenheden beschikbaar hebben voor diverse snel inzetbare eenheden en de NAVO. Ook geeft het ruimte voor de overgang naar het nieuwe gevechtsvliegtuig, de F-35.

Nederland blijft zich wel actief inzetten voor een stabiel Irak. Zo leiden Nederlandse militairen in verschillende missies Iraakse strijdkrachten op. “De strijd tegen Islamitische Staat is nog niet gestreden en de huidige stabiliteit in Irak is nog broos”, zei minister Ank Bijleveld-Schouten vorige week. Ze was samen met staatssecretaris Barbara Visser op kerstbezoek bij Nederlandse militairen die werken in het land.

De F-16’s keren 2 januari terug in Nederland. Het merendeel van het 150-koppige detachement zet later deze week weer voet op Nederlandse bodem.

UK MoD for December 31, 2018 – December 31, 2018
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December 31, 2018

Monday 31 December – Typhoons bombed a tunnel north of Baghdad where terrorists had taken up residence.

CJTF–OIR for December 16, 2018 – December 29, 2018
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December 29, 2018

CJTF-OIR Strike Summary Dec. 16 – Dec. 29

ON CJTF STRIKE RELEASE PUBLICATION CHANGING FROM 1x PER WEEK TO 2X PER MONTH: From this point forward, CJTF-OIR Strike Releases will be published bi-weekly. This will encompass all strikes from the previous two weeks. The continued degradation of ISIS leads to decreased kinetic activities against the terrorist organization. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency. CJTF-OIR is committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS and the prevention of its ability to establish networks or re-emerge.

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

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR will continue to target ISIS, which will remain committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 29, CJTF-OIR conducted 469 strikes consisting of 1,001 engagements in Syria, and conducted nine strikes consisting of 14 engagements in Iraq.

In Syria, 469 strikes engaged 666 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 291 fighting positions, 153 staging areas, 67 supply routes, 27 command and control nodes, 27 petroleum oil lubricant storage facilities, 25 vehicles, 14 tunnels, 14 weapons cache, 13 improvised explosive device facilities, seven heavy weapons systems, six pieces of heavy equipment, seven buildings, five petroleum oil and lubricant tankers, five bridges, four armored vehicles, two caves, two vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles, two vehicle borne improvised explosive device facilities, three mortar launching sites, one boat, one barge, and one unmanned aircraft system; and damaged seven fighting positions, four staging areas, two vehicles, one armored vehicle, one command and control node and one heavy weapon system; and suppressed 70 fighting positions, 12 vehicles, 10 staging areas and one armored vehicles.

In Iraq, nine strikes engaged one ISIS tactical units, and destroyed eight caves and five buildings.

There are six delayed reports for Coalition military force strikes. Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of eight engagements between Dec. 7 and Dec. 15 in addition to previously reported strikes.

In Iraq, six strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one tunnel, two caves and two motorcycles.

Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 29, CJTF-OIR detected 222 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition 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 Coalition 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 ISIS vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of ISIS-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.

Report Date

December 29, 2018

Report Summary

  • 484 total strikes
  • 469 in Syria
  • 15 in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

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CJTF-OIR Strike Summary Dec. 16 – Dec. 29

ON CJTF STRIKE RELEASE PUBLICATION CHANGING FROM 1x PER WEEK TO 2X PER MONTH: From this point forward, CJTF-OIR Strike Releases will be published bi-weekly. This will encompass all strikes from the previous two weeks. The continued degradation of ISIS leads to decreased kinetic activities against the terrorist organization. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency. CJTF-OIR is committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS and the prevention of its ability to establish networks or re-emerge.

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

CJTF-OIR and its partner forces' operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

CJTF-OIR will continue to target ISIS, which will remain committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS to improve conditions for peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS's terrorist threat.

Strike Summary

Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 29, CJTF-OIR conducted 469 strikes consisting of 1,001 engagements in Syria, and conducted nine strikes consisting of 14 engagements in Iraq.

December 16, 2018 – December 29, 2018
Syria: 469 strikes
Iraq: 15 strikes
In Syria, 469 strikes engaged 666 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 291 fighting positions, 153 staging areas, 67 supply routes, 27 command and control nodes, 27 petroleum oil lubricant storage facilities, 25 vehicles, 14 tunnels, 14 weapons cache, 13 improvised explosive device facilities, seven heavy weapons systems, six pieces of heavy equipment, seven buildings, five petroleum oil and lubricant tankers, five bridges, four armored vehicles, two caves, two vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, two motorcycles, two vehicle borne improvised explosive device facilities, three mortar launching sites, one boat, one barge, and one unmanned aircraft system; and damaged seven fighting positions, four staging areas, two vehicles, one armored vehicle, one command and control node and one heavy weapon system; and suppressed 70 fighting positions, 12 vehicles, 10 staging areas and one armored vehicles.
In Iraq, nine strikes engaged one ISIS tactical units, and destroyed eight caves and five buildings.

There are six delayed reports for Coalition military force strikes. Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of eight engagements between Dec. 7 and Dec. 15 in addition to previously reported strikes.

In Iraq, six strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed one tunnel, two caves and two motorcycles.

Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 29, CJTF-OIR detected 222 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

This Coalition 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 Coalition 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 ISIS vehicle is one strike, but so is multiple aircraft delivering dozens of weapons against a group of ISIS-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.

French MoD for December 27, 2018 – December 27, 2018
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December 27, 2018

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For Dec 19th-25th, France reports 13 airstrikes in Syria and 18 artillery strikes in the Euphrates Valley.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont achevé en début de semaine la sécurisation de la ville d’Hajine. Elles poursuivent leur offensive le long du fleuve et ont atteint la localité d’Abu Hassan où Daech dispose toujours d’une forte capacité de résistance.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. Daech conserve une capacité de nuisance en menant des actions clandestines, notamment dans le désert de l’Anbar et sur le plateau d’Hawija. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuivent, avec un effort marqué à la frontière pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. Par l’opération Chammal, les armées françaises demeurent engagées, les modalités de l’engagement tenant compte en permanence des réalités du terrain. Les priorités consistent à vaincre militairement les dernières poches de cette organisation terroriste, et empêcher sa résurgence alors qu’elle passe à la clandestinité.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.

La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 34 missions de tir (18 d’éclairements, 18 de destruction – bilan du 19 au 25 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2384 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 22 sorties aériennes (bilan du 19 au 25 décembre inclus). Les Rafale ont conduit 13 frappes cette semaine.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8750 sorties / 1507 frappes / 2314 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad, alors qu’après l’ouverture partielle de la « zone verte » entamée le 10 décembre, le gouvernement irakien a poursuivi cette semaine son effort de normalisation des conditions de vie dans la capitale en démontant plusieurs checkpoints, en abattant des murs de sécurité, et en rouvrant des routes fermées à la circulation depuis 2003.

La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Elle achève cette semaine la phase dite « integration phase » qui visait à évaluer la capacité de 300 stagiaires formés depuis le début de l’automne à restituer l’ensemble des savoir-faire qui leur ont été transmis, dans des situations tactiques et techniques complexes et diverses.
Cette phase d’examen a également été l’occasion pour les instructeurs français de parfaire la capacité des moniteurs irakiens à conduire ce genre d’évaluation pédagogique de grande ampleur.

UK MoD for December 27, 2018 – December 27, 2018
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December 27, 2018

Thursday 27 December – Typhoons and Tornados hit three Daesh positions south-east of Hajin…On Thursday 27 December, Typhoons bombed two more buildings held by Daesh, whilst Tornados hit a third.

UK MoD for December 26, 2018 – December 26, 2018
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December 26, 2018

Wednesday 26 December – Typhoons and Tornados struck five terrorist-held buildings and cratered a road south-east of Hajin to prevent Daesh moving along it…a pair of Typhoons cratered the road with Paveway IVs on Wednesday 26 December. The Typhoons then joined a Tornado flight in destroying three Daesh-occupied buildings: the Typhoons dealt with one target, the Tornados struck the other two. The Tornados remained on station to provide further assistance if required by the SDF, and subsequently attacked a further two buildings from which the terrorists were firing.

UK MoD for December 24, 2018
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Monday 24 December – Tornados attacked two Daesh-held buildings south-east of Hajin…Further targets were identified on Monday 24 December, when Tornados, as ever supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, bombed two terrorist-held buildings in the path of the SDF advance. With Daesh continuing to lose ground, it was necessary to prevent them moving men and equipment, most particularly their favoured truck-bombs, along a road towards the SDF

UK MoD for December 22, 2018 – December 22, 2018
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December 22, 2018

Saturday 22 December – a Reaper hit a terrorist heavy weapon and its crew to the south-east of Hajin, and Tornados bombed three Daesh strong-points including a heavy machine-gun position…The following day, a Reaper spotted terrorists manning a heavy weapon and engaged them with a Hellfire which scored a direct hit. The Reaper then provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike on a Daesh-held building nearby. Tornados were also active south-east of Hajin, conducting Paveway IV attacks which destroyed a heavy machine-gun position and two other Daesh strong-points.

UK MoD for January 21, 2018 – December 21, 2018
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December 21, 2018

Friday 21 December – a Reaper engaged a group of Daesh extremists south-east of Hajin, whilst Tornados struck two workshops making IEDs…Further support was rendered on Friday 21 December by a Reaper and another flight of Tornados. The Reaper’s crew successfully used a Hellfire missile against a small group of Daesh as they moved across country, whilst the Tornados destroyed two workshops which were producing improvised explosive devices.

French MoD for December 20, 2018 – December 20, 2018
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December 20, 2018

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From Dec 12th - 18th, France report that Task Force Wagram carried out 24 'shooting missions". Additionally, there were five airstrikes in the Hajin region, Syria.

CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont libéré une grande partie de la ville d’Hajine et poursuivent leur progression méthodique dans cette zone de façon à s’assurer que Daech ne sera pas en mesure d’agir sur leurs arrières.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée : Daech, qui est retourné à la clandestinité, conserve une capacité de nuisance, notamment sur le plateau d’Hawija. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuivent, avec un effort marqué à la frontière pour contrer toute tentative d’action de Daech depuis la Syrie.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.
La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 24 missions de tir (21 éclairement, 3 destruction – bilan du 12 au 18 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2350 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 12 au 18 décembre inclus). Les Rafale ont conduit 5 frappes cette semaine dans la région d’Hajine, sur des combattants de Daech.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8728 sorties / 1494 frappes / 2299 objectifs neutralisés.

Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne, qui est en charge de la sécurisation de l’ouest du grand Bagdad. Elle conseille également ponctuellement les brigades qui lui sont subordonnées. Elle a, à ce titre, conduit une mission d’expertise visant à améliorer la sécurisation du stockage des munitions d’une brigade irakienne.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Depuis début décembre, 300 stagiaires de la 2ème école de l’ICTS – école de spécialité de l’ICTS – sont entrés dans la phase dite « integration phase » qui vise à évaluer la capacité des stagiaires à restituer l’ensemble des savoir-faire qui leur ont été transmis, dans des situations tactiques et techniques complexes et diverses. Cette phase d’examen est également l’occasion pour les instructeurs français de parfaire la capacité des moniteurs irakiens à conduire ce genre d’évaluation pédagogique de grande ampleur.

UK MoD for December 19, 2018
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Wednesday 19 December – Tornados destroyed a truck-bomb concealed inside a building south-east of Hajin in Syria…

Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions over eastern Syria in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces offensive against Daesh around Hajin, as well as lending assistance when requested by the Iraqi security forces to prevent the terrorists from regaining a foothold within the country.

With the SDF pushing south-east from Hajin, Tornado GR4s provided close air support on Wednesday 19 December. The SDF encountered a truck-bomb concealed inside a building, and took cover whilst the Tornados dealt with the threat. A single Paveway IV guided bomb, on target, allowed them to continue their advance.

Netherlands MoD for December 12, 2018 – December 18, 2018
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December 18, 2018

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For 12th-18th Dec, Dutch F16s supported ground troops in 9 missions; weapons were deployed in 8 in Abu Kamal. Attacks were carried out on vehicles, logistics warehouses and ISIS fighters. Dutch F16s will fly until Dec 31st when the mandate for Dutch participation ends.

In de strijd tegen ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 8 werden wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 12 t/m 18 december.

De toestellen kwamen in actie boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour bij Abu Kamal. Hierbij zijn voertuigen, logistieke opslagplaatsen en strijders van ISIS aangevallen.

Het F-16-detachement vliegt voor de anti-ISIS-coalitie nog tot en met 31 december. Daarna loopt het mandaat voor Nederlandse deelname af.

UK MoD for December 17, 2018 – December 17, 2018
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December 17, 2018

Monday 17 December – Typhoons delivered three attacks south-east of Hajin, which struck five Daesh-held buildings and a group of terrorists in the open…Typhoons conducted further attacks south-east of Hajin on Monday 17 December. The SDF advance ran into a series of Daesh defensive positions, but in the course of three separate Paveway IV attacks, the Typhoons were able to strike accurately through heavy cloud to hit five Daesh-held buildings, as well as a group of terrorists caught in the open. In each case, the weapons had to be delivered with great care and precision given the proximity of the SDF to the targets, with which they were engaged in firefights.

UK MoD for December 16, 2018 – December 16, 2018
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December 16, 2018

Sunday 16 December – Reapers and Typhoons carried out seven attacks on Daesh to the south-east of Hajin, hitting nine targets… The following day [Dec 16th], a Reaper spotted a large group of extremists advancing towards the SDF. The Reaper helped disrupt this attempted attack with a series of three Hellfire and one GBU-12 engagements – among the targets struck was a light machine-gun team firing on the SDF – and also provided surveillance support to other coalition aircraft. A second Reaper worked with a pair of Typhoons over a nearby area; the Reaper struck a number of Daesh with a Hellfire, whilst the Typhoons conducted two attacks, hitting four Daesh-held buildings.

CJTF–OIR for December 9, 2018 – December 15, 2018
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December 15, 2018

From CJTF-OIR

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to defeat ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces’ operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS’s terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR conducted 208 strikes consisting of 378 engagements in Syria.

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 47 strikes consisting of 90 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 47 strikes [2 or more British] engaged 20 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, 32 staging areas, two petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, one command and control node, one tunnel, seven supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one tactical vehicle and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 27 strikes [Approx 5 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, five staging areas, four supply routes, two heavy weapons systems and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 57 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 32 strikes [at least 3 British] destroyed 26 fighting positions, 11 staging areas, five supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant storage facility, and one piece of heavy equipment, suppressed one mortar firing position and damaged one fighting position.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 52 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 25 strikes [5 British] engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, four staging areas, five supply routes, three petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, two financial nodes, one improvised explosive device facility and damaged three fighting positions.

–       Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one fighting position.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 21 strikes [3 or more British] engaged 15 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, five staging areas, two supply routes, one improvised explosive device facility, one building, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle and suppressed one mortar.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 29 strikes [2 or more British] engaged 17 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 25 fighting positions, three tunnels, one supply route, one command and control node, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one staging area, one mortar tube, one heavy weapons system, one building, damaged one vehicle and suppressed one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

On Dec. 9, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 military strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

–       Near Hajin, 26 strikes [1 British] engaged five ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, two command and control nodes, two staging areas, one weapons caches, one weapon storage facility, one petroleum oil lubricant site, one command and control node, and damaged one vehicle, one staging area, one fighting position and suppressed one mortar and one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR detected 112 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

Report Date

December 15, 2018

Report Summary

  • 208 total strikes
  • 208 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

From CJTF-OIR

Operation Roundup, which began May 1 to defeat ISIS in the Middle Euphrates River Valley and Iraqi- Syrian border region, has continued to gain ground and remove terrorists from the battlefield through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces' operations are exerting pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates, as well as degrading, disrupting and dismantling ISIS organizational structures throughout Iraq and Syria.

Operation Roundup will continue to target ISIS as the Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS to increase peace and stability in the region, and to protect all our homelands from ISIS's terrorist threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR conducted 208 strikes consisting of 378 engagements in Syria.

December 15, 2018
Syria: 47 strikes

On Dec. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 47 strikes consisting of 90 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 47 strikes engaged 20 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, 32 staging areas, two petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, one command and control node, one tunnel, seven supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one tactical vehicle and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 15 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 14, 2018
Syria: 27 strikes

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 27 strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, five staging areas, four supply routes, two heavy weapons systems and suppressed two mortar firing positions.

On Dec. 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 13, 2018
Syria: 32 strikes

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 57 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 32 strikes destroyed 26 fighting positions, 11 staging areas, five supply routes, one petroleum oil and lubricant storage facility, and one piece of heavy equipment, suppressed one mortar firing position and damaged one fighting position.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 12, 2018
Syria: 26 strikes

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 52 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 25 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 18 fighting positions, four staging areas, five supply routes, three petroleum oil and lubricant facilities, two financial nodes, one improvised explosive device facility and damaged three fighting positions.
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one fighting position.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 11, 2018
Syria: 21 strikes

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 21 strikes engaged 15 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, five staging areas, two supply routes, one improvised explosive device facility, one building, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle and suppressed one mortar.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 10, 2018
Syria: 29 strikes

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 59 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 29 strikes engaged 17 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 25 fighting positions, three tunnels, one supply route, one command and control node, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one staging area, one mortar tube, one heavy weapons system, one building, damaged one vehicle and suppressed one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 10 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

December 9, 2018
Syria: 26 strikes

On Dec. 9, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 military strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hajin, 26 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 16 fighting positions, two command and control nodes, two staging areas, one weapons caches, one weapon storage facility, one petroleum oil lubricant site, one command and control node, and damaged one vehicle, one staging area, one fighting position and suppressed one mortar and one mortar firing position.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces did not conduct any strikes.

Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, CJTF-OIR detected 112 strikes from other actors that crossed the Euphrates River Valley. CJTF-OIR is committed to avoiding and in every case minimizing civilian casualties; CJTF-OIR calls on all other actors in the area to observe the same precautions.

UK MoD for December 15, 2018 – December 15, 2018
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December 15, 2018

Saturday 15 December – a Reaper supported a coalition airstrike and engaged four groups of Daesh near Hajin, including terrorists loading a truck, whilst Tornados destroyed a defensive position south of the town…The SDF continued to push south-east from Hajin on Saturday 15 December: a Reaper supported a coalition airstrike, then employed Hellfire missiles to engage three groups of terrorists, including one group loading weapons and equipment onto a truck. A GBU-12 guided bomb was also used to target terrorists who were sniping at the SDF from a building. Tornados also patrolled the area, and bombed a Daesh position south of Hajin.

UK MoD for December 14, 2018 – December 14, 2018
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December 14, 2018

Friday 14 December – a Reaper, Tornados and Typhoons conducted ten attacks on a total of twelve targets in the area around Hajin…On Friday 14 December, with the main town of Hajin reported to be largely liberated, a Reaper supported the SDF as they consolidated their control. Its crew conducted two successful attacks with Hellfire missiles against groups of terrorists observed south of the town. To the south-east, Tornados meanwhile assisted the SDF as they advanced down the main road towards Abu Kamal; Paveway IVs were used to eliminated a Daesh sniper team and a strongpoint, as well as cratering a road to prevent the terrorists moving up truck-bombs to attack a newly liberated area. Typhoons also provided close air support to the SDF, conducting attacks which struck six Daesh strongpoints, all of which had been firing on the SDF, as well as an armoured ZSU-23-4 anti-aircraft vehicle.

French MoD for December 13, 2018
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For December 5th to 11th, France reports that it carried out 20 sorties and 7 strikes. Task Force Wagram carried out 38 firing missions (20 lighting, 18 destruction). Since November 21, 161 fire missions have been carried out and nearly 1,000 shells have been fired. Airwars reached out to French MoD to ask where the airstrikes were conducted and was told that all seven strikes were near Hajin

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Ø Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a mené plusieurs attaques. Celles-ci se sont à nouveau heurtées à des frappes aériennes et des tirs d’artillerie de la coalition. Au bilan, grâce à l’appui de la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS) ont repris leur progression méthodique dans la zone.
Ø Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. L’activité de Daech est contrainte par les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI). A la frontière, l’effort visant à contrer toute tentative d’infiltration de Daech depuis la Syrie est maintenu.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué. La frégate légère furtive Aconit patrouille en Méditerranée orientale dans le cadre de la fonction stratégique connaissance et anticipation.
Ø La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate
La Task Force (TF) Wagram continue d’appuyer les forces démocratiques syriennes qui luttent contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine. Elle a réalisé cette semaine, depuis le territoire irakien, 38 missions de tir (20 éclairement, 18 destruction – bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus).
En trois semaines, Wagram a fourni un effort important pour stopper les contre-attaques de Daech puis appuyer les opérations des FDS qui reprennent l’initiative dans les derniers réduits tenus par l’organisation terroriste. Ainsi, depuis le 21 novembre, 161 missions de tir ont été réalisées et près de 1000 obus ont été tirés.
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2326 missions de tirs.
Ø Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes (bilan du 5 au 11 décembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont été significativement engagés dans l’appui aux FDS puisque les équipages ont conduit 7 frappes cette semaine permettant de neutraliser 9 objectifs ennemis.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8708 sorties / 1489 frappes / 2292 objectifs neutralisés.

Ø Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La Task Force (TF) Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’assistance et de conseil de l’état-major de la 6ème division irakienne. Elle conseille également les brigades subordonnées, dont la 106ème brigade d’artillerie irakienne.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Le stage de formation au recueil de renseignement s’est achevé après six semaines d’instruction. Narvik forme actuellement les Irakiens dans les domaines suivants : mise en œuvre d’armes lourdes, combat motorisé, lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés, sauvetage au combat et tir de précision.

UK MoD for December 13, 2018 – December 13, 2018
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December 13, 2018

Thursday 13 December – Tornados and Typhoons supported the Syrian Democratic Forces clearing terrorists from Hajin, striking nine Daesh positions…Tornado and Typhoon flights provided close air support to the SDF as they fought to clear Daesh from areas of eastern and southern Hajin on Thursday 13 December. Very close coordination was required between our aircraft and the SDF since the latter were engaged in close-range combat with the terrorists; two attacks by the Typhoons accounted for five Daesh defensive positions, whilst three attacks by the Tornados dealt with a further four terrorist strongpoints.

UK MoD for December 12, 2018 – December 12, 2018
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December 12, 2018

Wednesday 12 December – a Reaper hit four terrorist targets in Hajin, including a truck being loaded with weapons, whilst Tornados destroyed a Daesh operating base within the town…Reaper support to the SDF continued into Wednesday 12 December. Several terrorists were spotted in a treeline, and successfully targeted with a GBU-12. The Reaper’s crew then observed extremists loading a truck with weapons and ammunition; they and the vehicle were struck with a Hellfire missile. Two more Hellfire attacks were carried out during the patrol, one hitting a group of terrorists firing at the SDF, the other striking a number of terrorists as they held a meeting behind the front line. Tornados were also active over Hajin, as the SDF advanced ever further into the town, and they carried out a successful attack with three Paveway IVs against a Daesh operating base.

Netherlands MoD for December 5, 2018 – December 11, 2018
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December 11, 2018

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For Dec 5th-11th, Dutch F16s supported ground troops during nine missions and weapons were deployed in six in Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor.

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 6 werden wapens ingezet. De toestellen kwamen in actie boven de Syrische provincie Deir al Zour bij Abu Kamal. Hierbij zijn voertuigen, logistieke opslagplaatsen en strijders aangevallen.

Afgelopen week behaalde het Nederlandse F-16-detachement in Jordanië een mijlpaal. Sinds het begin van de operaties in 2014 vlogen Nederlandse F-16’s 11.000 uren boven het inzetgebied in Irak en Oost-Syrië. Het F-16-detachement vliegt nog tot en met 31 december missies voor de internationale coalitie die strijdt tegen terreurgroep ISIS.

UK MoD for December 11, 2018 – December 11, 2018
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December 11, 2018

Tuesday 11 December – a Reaper attacked three Daesh positions in and around Hajin, including a mortar team… Another Reaper continued to support the SDF on Tuesday 11 December; its crew identified a group of Daesh with small arms and rocket-propelled grenades, firing at the SDF, and engaged them with a Hellfire missile. The Reaper’s crew then observed another group of terrorists repositioning after a firefight with the SDF, and caught them in the open with a second Hellfire. Meanwhile, a coalition surveillance aircraft had identified a Daesh mortar team operating under cover of trees, and was able to direct the Reaper onto this target, which was successfully attacked with a GBU-12 guided bomb.

UK MoD for December 10, 2018 – December 10, 2018
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December 10, 2018

Monday 10 December – a Reaper conducted three attacks on terrorists in Hajin, and provided surveillance support to four coalition air strikes, including by RAF Typhoons which struck two targets…With the SDF having now advanced into Hajin itself, a Reaper provided prolonged close air support to them on Monday 10 December. Its crew conducted three attacks with the Reaper’s Hellfire missiles against Daesh terrorists engaged in often close-quarters combat with the SDF, and provided surveillance support to four attacks by other coalition aircraft. These included attacks by a pair of RAF Typhoons which destroyed two Daesh strongpoints.