Civilians in the ruins of Mosul city. (Maranie R. Staab)
Sunday 9 December – Typhoons destroyed a terrorist-held building on the outskirts of Hajin…On Sunday 9 December, Typhoons used a single Paveway IV to destroy a Daesh-held building on the northern outskirts of Hajin.
From CJTFOIR:
‘Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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. 2 and Dec. 8, CJTF-OIR conducted 251 strikes consisting of 494 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 39 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 39 strikes [1 or more British] engaged 10 ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 21 fighting positions, four staging areas, three command and control nodes, one financial facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant facility, one mortar launching site, one piece of engineering equipment, one vehicle, two supply route and one UAS facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 8, 2018.
On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 46 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 46 strikes [2 or more British[ engaged one ISIS tactical unit, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, seven pieces of heavy equipment, seven staging areas, five supply routes, four command and control nodes, three vehicles, one building and one financial facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 7, 2018.
On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 32 strikes [1 or more British] engaged four ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 13 fighting positions, five staging areas, six supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, one logistics facility, one petroleum oil and lubricant tanker, one piece of heavy equipment, one heavy machine gun, one tactical vehicle and one financial facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 6, 2018.
On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 82 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 41 strikes [1 or more British] engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, three command and control nodes, three vehicles, two staging areas, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, two supply routes, two logistics facilities, one piece of heavy equipment, one media cell and one building.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 5, 2018
On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 31 strikes engaged seven tactical units, and destroyed 15 fighting positions, eight staging areas, four supply routes, two pieces of engineering equipment, three command and control nodes, one piece of heavy equipment, and one weapons facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 4, 2018.
On Dec. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 38 strikes [2 British] engaged 12 tactical units, and destroyed 10 supply routes, five staging areas, two weapon caches, four improvised explosive device facilities, two buildings, two fighting positions, one anti-aircraft system, one rocket storage site, one tunnel, two heavy equipment, and one vehicle storage.
On Dec. 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Sulayman Bek, one strike engaged three tactical units, and destroyed two buildings and damaged one building.
On Dec. 2, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged two tactical units, and destroyed four command and control nodes, one building, one storage site, six staging areas, six supply routes, one tactical vehicle and three fighting positions, and suppressed seven supply routes and one fighting position.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 2, 2018.
We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 3 and Oct. 4.
On Nov. 3, 2018 In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.
• Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed one fighting position.
On Oct. 4, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements.
• Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed two fighting positions.’
From CJTFOIR:
‘Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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. 2 and Dec. 8, CJTF-OIR conducted 251 strikes consisting of 494 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 39 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 8, 2018.
On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 46 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 7, 2018.
On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 6, 2018.
On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 82 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 5, 2018
On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 4, 2018.
On Dec. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Dec. 3 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
On Dec. 2, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 2, 2018.
We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 3 and Oct. 4.
On Nov. 3, 2018 In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.
Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed one fighting position.
On Oct. 4, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of five engagements.
Near Hajin, Coalition military forces destroyed two fighting positions.’
Saturday 8 December – Typhoons struck two more Daesh positions near Hajin…Two more Daesh positions nearby were bombed by Typhoons on Saturday 8 December.
Friday 7 December – Tornados bombed a group of terrorists and their vehicles near Hajin, whilst Typhoons dealt with two defensive strongpoints…A Tornado flight was directed onto a group of terrorists, along with a number of vehicles, north-west of Hajin, on Friday 7 December. Once again, persistent cloud complicated the attack, but a Paveway IV was guided accurately onto the group and their vehicles. North of Hajin, the SDF reported being in a firefight with two Daesh defensive positions; Typhoons worked closely with the SDF to eliminate the threat from both targets, hitting them with Paveways.
CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, dans la moyenne vallée del’Euphrate, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a lancé à nouveau des offensives contre les positions des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). Celles-ci se sont heurtées à des frappes aériennes et des tirs d’artillerie de la coalition. Au bilan, la ligne de front n’a pas évolué cette semaine.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, la situation est inchangée. Les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent. A la frontière, l’effort visant à contrer toute tentative d’action 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 actuellement en Méditerranée orientale dans le cadre de la fonction stratégique connaissance et anticipation.
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.
De façon à assurer une précision maximale des tirs, Wagram dispose de la nouvelle station météo baptisée SEPHIRA (Station d’Elaboration de Profils atmospHérIques et Radiosondage pour l’Artillerie) qui permet de transmettre aux pièces d’artillerie les éléments atmosphériques influant sur la trajectoire des obus : force et direction du vent, température, taux d’humidité ou encore pression atmosphérique.
De plus, cette semaine ont été employés, pour la première fois en opération, les obus Bonus, qui sont des munitions antichars à effet dirigé, de précision métrique. Chaque obus Bonus dispose de deux charges militaires, ce qui permet de détruire deux véhicules blindés avec une seule munition. Ainsi, le 3 décembre, alors qu’une colonne de véhicules de Daech est détectée, la TF Wagram a reçu l’ordre de lui barrer la route. Après un premier tir de barrage, Daech contourne la zone et relance son action. Ordre est alors donné à Wagram de détruire la colonne. Au bilan, l’emploi de 4 obus Bonus a permis la neutralisation de 8 véhicules blindés.
La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 61 missions de tir (24 éclairement, 37 destruction – bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2288 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 16 sorties aériennes (bilan du 28 novembre au 4 décembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit 1 frappe cette semaine sur des combattants de Daech.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8688 sorties / 1482 frappes / 2283 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.
La TF Narvik, poursuit sa mission de formation et de conseil de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), notamment 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.
Thursday 6 December – Typhoons attacked a Daesh position north-west of Hajin… Typhoons conducted a further strike in the same area the following day, accounting for a further terrorist position.
Wednesday 5 December – Typhoons bombed two terrorist positions north-west of Hajin…On Wednesday 5 December, Typhoons supported an SDF advance north-west of Hajin. The SDF came into contact with two Daesh positions, but heavy cloud gave the terrorists no protection and both targets were successfully struck with Paveway IVs.
Monday 3 December – Tornados attacked three Daesh targets north of Hajin, including an armoured bulldozer and a tunnel occupied by terrorists…No further targets required prosecution by RAF aircraft until Monday 3 December, when the SDF encountered Daesh positions a couple of miles to the north of Hajin. A pair of Tornados supported them, delivering two attacks in rapid succession. The first attack simultaneously targeted an armoured bulldozer and a group of Daesh in the open; although dropped through cloud, both Paveways were reported by the SDF to have struck their targets accurately. The same was true of the Paveway IV released shortly afterwards in the second attack, against a tunnel in which a number of terrorists were concealed.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR conducted 90 strikes consisting of 151 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Dec. 01 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five vehicles, nine supply routes, one reservoir, two staging areas and one oil petroleum lubricant facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 01, 2018.
On Nov. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes destroyed five fighting positions, four armored vehicles, nine vehicles and one storage facility.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 30, 2018.
On Nov. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 18 strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 15 supply routes, four vehicles, one command and control center, three fuel trucks, one piece of heavy equipment and two staging areas.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 29, 2018.
On Nov. 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 12 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed one supply route, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, three vehicles, two fighting positions, two command and control centers and three pieces of heavy equipment.
On Nov. 28 in Iraq, there were three strikes consisting of four engagements.
• Near the Hamrin Mountains, two strikes destroyed five buildings and four tunnels.
• Near Hawijah Pocket, one strike destroyed one cave.
On Nov. 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 13 strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, 15 vehicles, one IED facility, one piece of communication equipment and one command and control center.
On Nov. 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged one ISIS tactical unit.
On Nov. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, five strikes destroyed two bridges, one IED facility, one tunnel, and two supply routes.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 26, 2018.
On Nov. 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 14 strikes engaged 12 ISIS tactical units and destroyed one vehicle, two fighting positons, two supply routes, one UAS launch site, three buildings, one command and control center and one weapons cache.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 25, 2018.
Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR detected 45 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.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR conducted 90 strikes consisting of 151 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Dec. 01 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 18 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 01, 2018.
On Nov. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 30, 2018.
On Nov. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 29, 2018.
On Nov. 28 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 28 in Iraq, there were three strikes consisting of four engagements.
On Nov. 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes consisting of 24 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 26, 2018.
On Nov. 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 26 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 25, 2018.
Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 01, CJTF-OIR detected 45 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.
CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
Dans la région d’Hajine, profitant de conditions météo défavorables, Daech a récemment lancé des offensives contre les positions des forces démocratiques syriennes (FDS). L’appui de la coalition, notamment l’engagement de l’artillerie, a permis de stopper ces offensives. Au bilan, cette action a occasionné des pertes dans les deux camps, sans faire évoluer la ligne de front.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent, avec un effort le long de la frontière syrienne 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.
Elle a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 62 missions de tir (35 éclairement, 27 destruction – bilan du 21 au 27 novembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2227 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 16 sorties aériennes (bilan du 21 au 27 novembre inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit 2 frappes cette semaine.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8670 sorties / 1481 frappes / 2280 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.
Insérée au sein du quartier général de la division, la TF se compose d’une centaine de militaires dont les expertises variées permettent de dispenser des instructions opérationnelles adaptées aux besoins émis les Irakiens.
Depuis le mois d’octobre, treize stages ont ainsi été organisés, dans des domaines variés comme le secourisme de combat, la lutte contre les IED, le combat en zone urbaine, la lutte contre la menace NRBC ou encore la maintenance ou l’entraînement physique et sportif. Ils ont permis de former quelque 240 militaires irakiens, dont une majorité de cadres ayant pour vocation de devenir instructeurs à leur tour.
Monsabert intervient également au profit de l’école d’artillerie irakienne : 75 cadres de cette école ont ainsi été entraînés pendant plus d’un mois. L’artillerie est une capacité de premier ordre pour l’armée irakienne qui l’emploie actuellement à la frontière irako-syrienne pour prévenir toute incursion de Daech depuis la Syrie.
Composée d’une quarantaine de militaires, la TF Narvik, qui est implantée dans les faubourgs de Bagdad, forme et conseille les membres de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS).
Mi-octobre ont débuté cinq formations 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. D’une durée de douze semaines chacune, ces formations permettent d’instruire les stagiaires de l’école de spécialité de l’ICTS mais également de conseiller les instructeurs irakiens.
‘CHAMMAL : le canon CAESAR en première ligne contre Daech
Mise à jour : 26/11/2018
Déployé en Irak depuis l’été 2016, le canon CAESAR (camion équipé d’un système d’artillerie) constitue un outil indispensable à la lutte contre Daech au sein de l’Operation Inherent Resolve.
Le canon CAESAR est équipé d’un canon de 155 mm, de huit mètres de long, monté sur plate-forme arrière d’un camion. Ce système d’armes de 18 tonnes, d’une cadence de tir de six coups par minute, permet d’atteindre une cible jusqu’à 38 km. La cabine de l’équipage peut recevoir une mitrailleuse de 12,7 mm, télé-opérée depuis l’intérieur du véhicule. Chaque canon comprend un système de chargement automatique avec une dotation de trente obus. Il est mis en œuvre par un équipage de cinq artilleurs. Le CAESAR permet d’assurer un appui feu puissant, précis et immédiat.
Entrés en service en 2008, les canons CAESAR ont déjà eu l’occasion de démontrer leur performance et leur fiabilité sur d’autres théâtres d’opérations. « Si la finalité d’emploi est la même sur les différents théâtres de projection, puisqu’en Irak nous participons au pilier appui de l’opération Chammal, l’environnement est en revanche totalement différent. Ici nous sommes pleinement intégrés au sein de la coalition : nous n’agissons pas en franco-français. De plus, en Syrie, il n’y a pas de troupes françaises au sol, contrairement aux précédents engagements en Afghanistan et au Mali » ajoute le capitaine Luc.
Transportable par les airs et polyvalent, le CAESAR est une arme beaucoup plus mobile qu’un obusier classique. Sa rapidité d’emploi est inégalable : « En cas d’urgence, le CAESAR peut être mis en place en une minute seulement, le temps de le sortir de son hangar, de le positionner et d’ajuster les tirs » explique le capitaine Luc, intégré au sein de la Strike Cell (cellule de frappe) de la coalition. « Ainsi il peut se déplacer, tirer et rentrer vers une position sécurisée en un temps adapté au tempo des opérations ».
Près de 120 militaires français sont actuellement déployés, en Irak, au sein de la Task Force Wagram, pour armer les trois canons CAESAR présents depuis le lancement de l’offensive sur Mossoul en octobre 2016. Depuis la libération de cette ville du nord de l’Irak le 10 juillet 2017, la TF Wagram accompagne la campagne de coalition dans sa lutte contre Daech.
Les artilleurs français tirent actuellement, depuis une position au nord-ouest de l’Irak, sur la dernière emprise de Daech située dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, en Syrie. Leur objectif est d’appuyer l’action des forces démocratiques syriennes engagées au sol.
Parfaitement intégrée au sein de la coalition, la Task Force Wagram est actuellement engagée aux côtés de l’artillerie américaine et irakienne dans les combats contre Daech, elle a réalisé plus de 2 100 missions de tir depuis 2016.
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.
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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
Nov. 18-24, 2018, CJTF-OIR conducted 185 strikes consisting of 248 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Nov. 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 65 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 65 strikes [At least 2 British] engaged 24 tactical units and destroyed 28 firing positions, eight vehicles, six fighting positons, four supply routes, four IED factories, two buildings, five command and control facilities, two staging areas, one vehicle borne IED, one piece of engineer equipment, one checkpoint, one weapons cache and one AAA system.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 24.
On Nov. 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 50 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 50 strikes [3 British?] engaged seven tactical units and destroyed 27 firing positions, five fighting positions, five supply routes, two vehicle borne IEDs, one armored vehicle, four tunnels, three technical vehicles, four tunnels, one checkpoint, one bunker, and one mortar firing positon.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 23.
On Nov. 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 11 strikes destroyed one supply route, three fighting positions, four firing positions and four technical vehicles.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 22.
On Nov. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 11 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, four tunnels, and one bunker.
On Nov. 21 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements.
• Near Wadi Tubal, five strikes destroyed one underground facility, one tunnel, two supply routes, and one weapons cache.
On Nov. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed six supply routes.
On Nov. 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike and one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike engaged three ISIS tactical units.
On Nov. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, six strikes destroyed five supply routes.
On Nov. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements.
• Near Al Anbar, one strike destroyed one building.
• Near Lake Thar Thar, one strike destroyed one cave and one weapons cache.
• Near Baji, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one tunnel.
• Near Wadi Ashai, one strike destroyed two water crafts and one weapons cache was destroyed.
On Nov. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 military strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged four tactical units and destroyed seven buildings, seven supply routes, four staging areas, two weapons caches, two boats, one checkpoint, one command and control center, and one piece of engineering equipment.
On Nov. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements.
• Near Mosul, two strikes destroyed two buildings and one cave.
We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 16 and 11, and Oct. 28, as follows,
On Nov. 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements.
• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike destroyed one cave.
On Nov. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.
• Near Q-West, one strike engaged one tactical unit and destroyed one building.
On Oct. 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements in Iraq that were not reported in the previous release:
• Near Al Anbar, one strike consisting of two engagements destroyed one bunker
• Near Makhmur Mountains, one strike consisting of three engagements destroyed two buildings
Nov. 18-24 there were 106 additional strikes within the MERV that did not originate from Coalition or partner forces. CJTF-OIR calls for all uncoordinated fires to cease.
This Coalition strike release contains strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.’
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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
Nov. 18-24, 2018, CJTF-OIR conducted 185 strikes consisting of 248 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On Nov. 24 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 65 strikes consisting of 86 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 24.
On Nov. 23 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 50 strikes consisting of 69 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 23.
On Nov. 22 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 22.
On Nov. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 21 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements.
On Nov. 20 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 20 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike and one engagement against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 19 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 19 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of four engagements.
On Nov. 18 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 military strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 18 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements.
We received delayed reports for strikes conducted by Coalition military forces on Nov. 16 and 11, and Oct. 28, as follows,
On Nov. 16 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements.
On Nov. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement.
On Oct. 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements in Iraq that were not reported in the previous release:
Nov. 18-24 there were 106 additional strikes within the MERV that did not originate from Coalition or partner forces. CJTF-OIR calls for all uncoordinated fires to cease.
This Coalition strike release contains strikes conducted by fighter, attack, bomber, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft, rocket propelled artillery and ground-based tactical artillery.’
Saturday 24 November – Tornados and Typhoons hit a further six terrorist positions near Hajin…Similar close support was provided on Saturday 24 November, when the continuing difficult weather conditions did not prevent a flight of Typhoons from striking five groups of terrorists caught in the open, and a Tornado reconnaissance mission hitting a sixth.
Friday 23 November – Tornados and Typhoons struck seven Daesh targets near Hajin, including two armed trucks and a heavy machine-gun position…On Friday 23 November, Syrian Democratic Forces attacking Daesh positions to the north and north-east of Hajin came into contact with several groups of terrorists in the open desert. Two Tornado GR4s and two Typhoon FGR4s provided close air support to the SDF; a blanket of cloud covered the area, but close coordination with the SDF and the precision of the Paveway IV bombs allowed our aircraft to conduct strikes through the cloud on seven Daesh targets, all successful, despite the often close proximity of the SDF to the enemy. Two Daesh armed trucks and a heavy machine-gun position were amongst the targets reported by the SDF to have been hit.
CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, marque actuellement un temps d’arrêt. Appuyées par la coalition, les forces démocratiques syriennes se réorganisent et consolident leurs positions avant de relancer leur offensive.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent. Evitant le contact, Daech tente d’alimenter un sentiment d’insécurité par des actions clandestines ciblant indistinctement les FSI ou la population irakienne.
ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
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 l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
Elle a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 64 missions de tir (47 éclairement, 17 destruction – bilan du 14 au 20 novembre inclus).’
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2165 missions de tirs.
In het weekoverzicht van 14 t/m 20 November laat MinDef weten F-16’s te hebben ingezet tijdens 10 missies ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Bij 3 werden wapens ingezet, boven Deir al Zour in Syrie. Opslagplaatsen en gevechtsposities van IS zijn vernietigd.
From CJTFOIR:
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, CJTF-OIR conducted 168 strikes consisting of 297 engagements in Syria.
On Nov. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 37 strikes engaged five tactical units and destroyed 15 buildings, seven supply routes, seven staging areas, four fighting positons, two weapons caches, one media cell, and one tunnel.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 17, 2018.
On Nov. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 22 strikes engaged 14 tactical units and destroyed 11 vehicles, eight supply routes, five buildings, three staging areas, one tunnel, one vehicle borne IED and one media cell.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 16, 2018.
On Nov. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 19 strikes destroyed five buildings, three supply routes, 11 fighting positions, two mortars, one weapons cache, and one command and control center.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.
On Nov. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 26 strikes engaged eight tactical units and destroyed eight buildings, three supply routes, four command and control centers, two weapons caches, three fighting positons, four staging areas, and one tunnel.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.
On Nov. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 24 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed three buildings, five supply routes, six weapons caches, one tunnel, one fighting position, two command and control centers, three staging areas, and two observation points.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 13, 2018.
On Nov. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 17 strikes engaged 18 tactical units and destroyed 10 buildings, one weapons cache, one tunnel, one command and control center, and two supply routes.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 12, 2018.
On Nov. 11, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 23 strikes engaged 16 tactical units and destroyed nine buildings, two weapons caches, four tunnels, two fighting positions, two supply routes, two command and control centers, one piece of heavy equipment, and one visual observation post.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov.11, 2018.
From CJTFOIR:
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria.
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, CJTF-OIR conducted 168 strikes consisting of 297 engagements in Syria.
On Nov. 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 17, 2018.
On Nov. 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 16, 2018.
On Nov. 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.
On Nov. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 14, 2018.
On Nov. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 13, 2018.
On Nov. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 12, 2018.
On Nov. 11, 2018 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 23 military strikes consisting of 34 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov.11, 2018.
Friday 16 November – Typhoons destroyed an armed truck and a concealed truck bomb in eastern Syria… The following day [Nov 16th], a Daesh armed truck was reported to be firing to the north of Hajin; Typhoons responded, and destroyed it with a direct hit from a Paveway IV. The Typhoons were then directed to a ruined building, next to a road, within which the terrorists had been spotted hiding a truck-bomb. A second Paveway was used against this target, producing a large explosion which confirmed that the truck-bomb had been successfully detonated before any civilians or SDF had been placed in danger.
CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, marque actuellement un temps d’arrêt. Les forces démocratiques syriennes se réorganisent et consolident leurs positions avant de relancer leur offensive.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent, avec un renforcement à la frontière irako-syrienne. Si Daech a perdu ses capacités militaires, l’organisation terroriste conserve une capacité de nuisance, notamment dans la région du plateau d’Hawija.
ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué de manière significative.
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 l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
Les trois canons CAESAR ont réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 49 missions de tir (35 éclairement, 14 destruction – bilan du 7 au 13 novembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2101 missions de tirs.
Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation
La TF Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’instruction de la 6ème division irakienne. Elle conseille l’état-major de cette division et, ponctuellement, les brigades qui lui sont subordonnées. Ainsi, du 5 au 11 novembre, un groupe d’instructeurs s’est rendu au poste de commandement de la 24ème brigade pour former pour former 20 stagiaires irakiens aux techniques du combat urbain.
La TF Narvik forme et conseille les membres de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Elle dispense actuellement des instructions au combat débarqué et au recueil de renseignement.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Au sein de la coalition, les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 7 au 13 novembre inclus) et conduit 1 frappe, en appui des FDS en Syrie.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8636 sorties / 1479 frappes / 2278 objectifs neutralises.
Thursday 15 November – Typhoons struck three Daesh positions in eastern Syria…Further assistance was rendered to the SDF on Thursday 15 November by a Typhoon flight, which bombed in turn three Daesh positions on the banks of the Euphrates, north-west of Hajin.
In het weekoverzicht van 7 t/m 13 November laat MinDef weten Nederlandse F-16’s te hebben ingezet ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Tijdens 8 missies werden 3 wapens ingezet boven Deir al Zour, Syrie. IS Opslagplaatsen en gevechtsposities zijn vernietigd.
Monday 12 November – Tornados attacked a terrorist-held compound in eastern Syria…A Daesh compound, which included an observation post keeping watch on the advancing SDF, was identified several miles to the north-east of Abu Kamal on Monday 12 November. A pair of Tornados attacked the compound with three Paveway IVs and successfully destroyed their targets within.
From CJTFOIR:
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 4 and Nov. 10, CJTF-OIR coalition military forces conducted 150 strikes consisting of 331 engagements in Syria.
On Nov. 10 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 23 strikes destroyed two command and control centers, one IED facility, one logistic facility, five buildings, four tunnels, two staging areas, six supply routes, one fighting position and one UAS launch site.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 10, 2018.
On Nov. 9 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 19 strikes engaged 15 tactical units, and destroyed six buildings, three tunnels, two command and control centers, one observation point, one vehicle borne IED, three supply routes and two weapons caches.
On Nov. 9 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
• Near Lake Qadisiyyah, one strike damaged one weapons cache.
On Nov. 8 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 19 strikes engaged three tactical units, destroyed two command and control centers, two buildings, one observation point, four supply routes, one fighting position, five weapons caches, three tunnels and one staging area.
On Nov. 8 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS
targets.
• Near Jazeerah desert, two strikes destroyed one building and one cave.
On Nov. 7 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 25 strikes engaged four tactical units, and destroyed two weapons caches, four tunnels, four staging areas, four command and control centers, three fighting positions, one vehicle borne IED, one building, eight mortars, one IED facility and three supply routes.
On Nov. 7 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS
targets.
• Near Lake Hamrin, one strike destroyed one building.
On Nov. 6 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 15 strikes destroyed seven supply routes, two fighting positions, two buildings, two mortars, one firing position, one staging area, two weapons caches, two observation points and three tunnels.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 6, 2018.
On Nov. 5 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 17 strikes engaged one tactical unit, and destroyed one supply route, one weapons cache, one tunnel, three buildings, two command and control centers, four fighting positions, eight staging areas, eight mortars and one observation point.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 5, 2018.
On Nov. 4, 2018 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 30 military strikes consisting of 71 engagements against ISIS targets.
• Near Hajin, 30 strikes [4 British] engaged 49 tactical units, and destroyed seven supply routes, 19 mortars, 13 fighting positions, one bed down location and seven staging areas.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 4, 2018.
From CJTFOIR:
Operation Roundup, which began May 1 for the defeat of 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 remnants 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 Nov. 4 and Nov. 10, CJTF-OIR coalition military forces conducted 150 strikes consisting of 331 engagements in Syria.
On Nov. 10 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov 10, 2018.
On Nov. 9 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes consisting of 46 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 9 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 8 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 8 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS
targets.
On Nov. 7 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS targets.
On Nov. 7 in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS
targets.
On Nov. 6 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against an ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 6, 2018.
On Nov. 5 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 5, 2018.
On Nov. 4, 2018 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 30 military strikes consisting of 71 engagements against ISIS targets.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Nov. 4, 2018.
Saturday 10 November – Typhoons destroyed a Daesh logistics facility and supposed “safe house” in eastern Syria… On Saturday 10 November, a further Typhoon patrol was directed to attack a large building in Hajin, which had been confirmed to be a Daesh logistics facility and a supposed “safe house” for their extremists. A careful check was made of the surrounding area, and then, there being no signs of civilians nearby, two Paveway IVs were guided onto the target.
Distribution of Humanitarian Relief in Rukban Successful
BAGHDAD–Thousands of tons of United Nations humanitarian aid have been safely delivered to the Rukban internally displaced persons camp near At Tanf, Syria. The Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, provided security to ensure the safe delivery of the UN convoy.
The security provided by the MaT allowed for UN and Red Crescent aid workers to safely administer life-saving medical and humanitarian relief prior to the winter season, when mortality rates would be expected to be highest without assistance.
“The enduring defeat of ISIS will require more than a purely military solution,” said Maj. Gen. (UK) Christopher Ghika, deputy commander for CJTF-OIR. “The toxic and evil impact ISIS has had in the region will ultimately be eradicated, but that will require international assistance to ensure that innocent people like those in Rukban are not forgotten.”
CJTF-OIR and its partners continue to stand ready to enable future delivery of UN humanitarian relief to the people of Rukban until they are able to return home as we pursue our mission of an enduring defeat of ISIS.
Distribution of Humanitarian Relief in Rukban Successful
BAGHDAD–Thousands of tons of United Nations humanitarian aid have been safely delivered to the Rukban internally displaced persons camp near At Tanf, Syria. The Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, provided security to ensure the safe delivery of the UN convoy.
The security provided by the MaT allowed for UN and Red Crescent aid workers to safely administer life-saving medical and humanitarian relief prior to the winter season, when mortality rates would be expected to be highest without assistance.
“The enduring defeat of ISIS will require more than a purely military solution,” said Maj. Gen. (UK) Christopher Ghika, deputy commander for CJTF-OIR. “The toxic and evil impact ISIS has had in the region will ultimately be eradicated, but that will require international assistance to ensure that innocent people like those in Rukban are not forgotten.”
CJTF-OIR and its partners continue to stand ready to enable future delivery of UN humanitarian relief to the people of Rukban until they are able to return home as we pursue our mission of an enduring defeat of ISIS.
CHAMMAL : 2 000 missions de tir par la Task Force Wagram depuis 2016.
Mise à jour : 08/11/2018
Depuis octobre 2016 les artilleurs français de la Task Force (TF) Wagram sont pleinement engagés dans la lutte contre Daech. Après deux ans d’engagement, ils viennent de conduire leur 2 000e mission de tir pour appuyer les forces de la coalition et combattre cet ennemi commun.
Au sein de l’opération Chammal, nom du volet français de l’opération Inherent Resolve conduite par les États-Unis, environ 150 militaires sont nécessaires à la mise en œuvre des trois canons Caesar. Ils sont actuellement déployés au nord-ouest de l’Irak pour soutenir l’action des troupes syriennes engagées au sol dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate.
« J’étais présent lors de l’arrivée des premiers Caesar sur Erbil en 2016, j’ai donc assisté à la première mission de tir. Cette opération est exigeante et délicate, nous œuvrons nuit et jour pour remplir notre mission. J’espère surtout pouvoir témoigner de la dernière mission de tir qui symbolisera la réussite des 77 pays, dont 4 organisations internationales, engagées au sein de la coalition » témoigne l’adjudant-chef Yann, en mission pour la deuxième fois en Irak au sein de la Strike Cell (cellule de frappe) de la coalition.
Depuis son arrivée en 2016, la TF Wagram appuie les opérations de la coalition menées contre Daech. Plus précisément, elle participe au « pilier appui » de l’opération, » qui consiste à soutenir les troupes engagées au sol contre l’organisation terroriste et à frapper ses capacités militaires. Depuis son déploiement, la TF suit les déplacements des zones d’opération au plus près des combats, et participe désormais, depuis l’Irak, à réduire la dernière emprise territoriale encore aux mains de Daech.
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
CHAMMAL
SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie
L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, marque un temps d’arrêt. Les forces démocratiques syriennes se réorganisent et consolident leurs positions.
Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak
En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent, avec un renforcement à la frontière irako-syrienne. Les FSI ont assuré la sécurisation du pèlerinage chiite de l’Arbaïn, ce qui a permis à ce rassemblement religieux de se tenir dans des conditions de sécurité satisfaisantes.
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 Wagram appuie l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine.
Les trois canons CAESAR ont réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 54 missions de tir (éclairement, harcèlement, destruction – bilan du 31 octobre au 6 novembre inclus).
Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2052 missions de tirs.
Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations
Au sein de la coalition, les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech.
Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 31 octobre au 6 novembre inclus) et conduit 2 frappes, en appui des FDS au nord d’Abou Kamal en Syrie.
Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :
8618 sorties / 1478 frappes / 2277 objectifs neutralisés.
Action de formation au profit des FSI
Les 21 et 22 octobre, la Task Force Monsabert a formé des femmes de la 6ème division d’infanterie irakienne aux techniques de fouille, en vue de les préparer à leur mission de sécurisation du pèlerinage chiite d’Arbaïn, qui s’est tenu le 30 octobre à Karbala, dans le centre de l’Irak. Le commandant de la 6ème division avait souhaité s’appuyer sur l’expertise des militaires français pour effectuer un rappel des procédures de fouille adaptées aux femmes. Le personnel militaire féminin de la TF Monsabert a dispensé une instruction à trente employées civiles et militaires irakiennes. Celles-ci occupent des fonctions administratives mais devaient être déployées sur différents checkpoints afin de sécuriser le flux des millions de fidèles attendus. Durant deux jours d’enseignement théorique et pratique, il s’est agi de rappeler aux stagiaires les techniques qui avaient déjà été utilisées pour la sécurisation des élections législatives en mai dernier.
Wednesday 7 November – Typhoons eliminated a terrorist observation post in eastern Syria…Typhoons patrolled the Hajin area on Wednesday 7 November. A terrorist observation post was identified to the north-east of the town, and destroyed using a single Paveway.
Monday 5 November – Tornados bombed a pair of buildings used as a Daesh operating base and command post in eastern Syria… The following day [Nov 5th], Tornados were tasked with the destruction of a pair of buildings, to the east of Hajin, which Daesh were using as an operating base and command post. Each of the buildings received a direct hit from a Paveway IV.
CJTF-OIR partner ensures first humanitarian aid delivery to Rukban since January
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, provided security to ensure the safe delivery of thousands of tons of U.N. humanitarian aid to the Rukban internally displaced persons camp near At Tanf, Syria, today.
“The security the MaT provided to the U.N. humanitarian aid convoy was instrumental in ensuring roughly 55,000 people received lifesaving aid,” said Maj. Gen. (UK) Christopher Ghika, CJTF-OIR deputy commander. “We also want to express a deep gratitude to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent for their essential role in delivering to people in dire need of any assistance. We continue to stand ready to enable future delivery of U.N. humanitarian relief to the people of Rukban until they are able to return home as we pursue our mission of an enduring defeat of ISIS.
CJTF-OIR partner ensures first humanitarian aid delivery to Rukban since January
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Maghaweir al-Thowra, a partner of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, provided security to ensure the safe delivery of thousands of tons of U.N. humanitarian aid to the Rukban internally displaced persons camp near At Tanf, Syria, today.
“The security the MaT provided to the U.N. humanitarian aid convoy was instrumental in ensuring roughly 55,000 people received lifesaving aid,” said Maj. Gen. (UK) Christopher Ghika, CJTF-OIR deputy commander. “We also want to express a deep gratitude to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent for their essential role in delivering to people in dire need of any assistance. We continue to stand ready to enable future delivery of U.N. humanitarian relief to the people of Rukban until they are able to return home as we pursue our mission of an enduring defeat of ISIS.
