Britain is at war: RAF Tornados are in the air over Iraq with orders to strike ISIS - and SAS are on the ground to guide in the bombs

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[h=3]Dempsey Describes ISIL Strategy, ‘Uncertain’ Global Security[/h]By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2015 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers today that embedding joint tactical air controllers with Iraqi forces would not be the silver bullet in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.


“The silver bullet is getting the Iraqis to fight,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said.
In joint testimony with Defense Secretary Ash Carter before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Dempsey described the global security picture as “uncertain as I've ever seen it.”
ISIL is one of many concerns that U.S. national security leaders must evaluate and counter, he said. He cited Russia’s challenges in Ukraine, China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea, North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile technologies, growing threats from nonstate actors and “a rapidly leveling playing field in cyber and in space,” as some of the threats to America.
“The world is rapidly changing everywhere, and we are seeing significant shifts in an already complex strategic landscape,” the chairman said. “While our potential adversaries grow stronger, many of our allies are becoming increasingly dependent on the United States and our assistance, and some of our comparative military advantages have begun to erode.”
Three Trends in Middle East
The Middle East is the victim of three trends manifesting themselves simultaneously, Dempsey said.
The first trend is that several governments are struggling for political legitimacy, he said, because they are not sufficiently pluralistic or they are not sufficiently accountable to their citizens.
The second, he said, is that the centuries-old Sunni-Shia schism continues with new weapons, new means of gaining adherents and new ways to subvert opponents.
“Third, we’re see rising competition between moderate and radical elements of Islam, and ISIL and others are taking advantage of that competition,” Dempsey said.
The chairman said he believes the U.S. military role in the region “is appropriately matched to the complexity of the environment, and is a level of effort that is sustainable over time.”
Whole-of-Government Approach
Dempsey repeated his contention that military power alone will not win the war against extremists like ISIL. The United States is using a whole-of-government approach to the problem of extremism, he said, an approach that includes economic, law enforcement and diplomatic efforts in addition to military force.
“This campaign focuses on actively reinforcing and hardening our partners in the region who must, and in most cases are, taking responsibility for their own security,” Dempsey said. “And that’s an important point. Enduring stability cannot be imposed in the Middle East from the outside in. The fight is enabled by the coalition, but it must be owned by those regional stakeholders.”
The chairman said the effort marks the beginning of a complex, nonlinear campaign that will require a sustained effort over an extended period of time. The United States must be as agile and as quick as the network of terrorists it faces, he added.

 

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[h=3]Carter: DoD, Global Coalition Seek ISIL’s Lasting Defeat[/h]By Cheryl Pellerin
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2015 – The Defense Department and a global coalition share the intent to deal the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant a lasting defeat, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.


Carter, joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, testified this morning before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the department’s counter-ISIL strategy.
“The administration’s strategy to achieve [ISIL’s lasting defeat], as the Joint Chiefs’ doctrinal definition of strategy puts it, integrates all the nation’s strengths and instruments of power,” Carter said, describing nine synchronized lines of effort.
Seven of the nine are outside the department’s area of responsibility and include political, intelligence, financial, counterterrorism, humanitarian and homeland-defense efforts, he told the panel.
Lines of Effort
DoD leads two interconnected lines of effort: denying ISIL safe haven and building partner capacity in Iraq and Syria, the secretary said.
To execute these efforts, he added, the department and coalition partners are conducting an air campaign, advising and assisting Iraqi Security Forces on the ground, and training and equipping vetted local forces in Iraq and for Syria.
The U.S. and its and coalition partners have conducted more than 5,000 airstrikes that have limited ISIL’s freedom of movement, constrained its ability to reinforce its fighters, and degraded its command and control, Carter said.
Coalition air support has enabled gains by local forces in Iraq and Syria, including Syrian Kurdish and Arab forces, who recently took the key border town of Tal Abyad from ISIL, cut one of its key lines of communication and supply, and put ISIL on the defensive, pressuring its stronghold in Raqqah.
ISIL Has Suffered
“Those examples demonstrate again that where we have a credible ground force working in a coordinated way with the coalition air campaign, ISIL has suffered,” Carter said.
“That’s what makes … developing the capacity and capabilities of local forces so important,” he added.
Success against ISIL requires capable local ground forces rather than putting U.S. combat troops on the ground as a substitute, Carter noted.
“That’s why we’re bolstering Iraq’s security forces and building moderate vetted Syrian opposition forces. But both of these efforts need strengthening,” he said.
Train-and-Equip Mission in Syria
In Syria, the department is three months into its train-and-equip mission. Training is underway and work is ongoing to screen and vet nearly 7,000 volunteers, he said, “to ensure they are committed to fighting ISIL, pass a counterintelligence screening and meet standards prescribed by U.S. law regarding the law of armed conflict and necessitated by operations.”
As of July 3, the department is training about 60 fighters, Carter told the panel, adding that vetting standards have whittled the expected numbers.
“But we know this program is essential,” he said. “We need a partner on the ground in Syria to assure ISIL’s lasting defeat.”
In Iraq, the department is working to equip vetted local forces and expediting delivery of equipment and materiel to Iraqi security forces, Carter said.
Constant Assessment
The department is working with the Iraqi government to make sure it quickly passes the equipment to Kurdish peshmerga and Sunni tribal forces, the secretary added, noting that forces in Syria will be equipped as they complete training.
“We’re constantly assessing this approach,” Carter said.
“The strategy is the right one,” he added, “but its execution can and will be strengthened, especially on the ground.”
In Iraq, the effort is focused on increasing participation in and the throughput of training facilities. In Syria, the goal is to capitalize on recent successes in Kobane and Tal Abyad and continue striking ISIL’s nerve center in Raqqah, Carter told the panel.
“Achieving ISIL’s lasting defeat will require continued commitment and steady leadership from the United States and our global coalition,” the secretary said, “hard work by our men and women in uniform, essential … efforts along the other seven lines of effort, and most importantly, commitment and sacrifice by Iraqis and Syrians.”

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Destroy ISIL Tactical Positions, Equipment[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 8, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place July 6, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, four airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL building.
-- Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL artillery piece and five ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
-- Near Tal Abyad, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, six ISIL tactical units and five ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Asad, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun and four ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
-- Near Beiji, one airstrike destroyed three ISIL structures.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL crossing point and an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Haditha, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored personnel carrier, two ISIL vehicle bombs and an ISIL mortar.
-- Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle and three ISIL buildings.
-- Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL building and six ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and two ISIL light machine guns, destroying five ISIL vehicles and two ISIL buildings.
-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL light machine gun and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Targets in Iraq, Syria[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 8, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place July 7, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Airstrikes in Syria Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 airstrikes in Syria: -- Near Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL bunkers and five ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Raqqah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle. -- Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle. -- Near Tal Abyad, five airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL fighting position and two ISIL structures. Airstrikes in Iraq Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 14 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense: -- Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL mortar. -- Near Haditha, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL front end loader. -- Near Kirkuk, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle bomb. -- Near Sinjar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, and two ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL light machine guns, four ISIL heavy machine guns, three ISIL vehicles, 11 ISIL buildings, an ISIL anti-aircraft weapon, an ISIL vehicle bomb and an ISIL command and control node. -- Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL light machine gun three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy machine guns and an ISIL bunker. Part of Operation Inherent Resolve The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Hit ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 9, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Bukamal, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Aleppo, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL bunkers.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike struck 20 ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions and three ISIL structures.
-- Near Tal Abyad, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 14 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Baghdadi, two airstrikes denied ISIL a tactical advantage and suppressed ISIL sniper fire. -- Near Huwayjah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
-- Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying an ISIL mortar, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL recoilless rifle and two ISIL bunkers.
-- Near Haditha, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle bomb.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck three ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Makhmur, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL building and eight ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL building.
-- Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck two ISIL excavators.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL command-and-control node.
-- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Coalition Airstrikes Target ISIL Units in Iraq, Syria[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 11, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place July 10, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 17 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, 12 airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and nine other ISIL tactical units destroying four ISIL vehicles, 11 ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL resupply positions and an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Raqqah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL structure and destroyed an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units destroying an ISIL vehicle an ISIL mortar position, five ISIL bunkers and an ISIL fighting position.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 17 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Bayji, one airstrike destroyed one ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL recoilless rifle.
-- Near Habbaniyah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and two ISIL tactical units destroying an ISIL excavator, two ISIL vehicles, six ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL boat, two ISIL mortar systems and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
-- Near Haditha, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Makhmur, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units.
-- Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL rocket position and 11 ISIL staging areas and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL buildings.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun position and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Positions in Iraq, Syria[/h]DoD News, Defense Media Activity
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 11, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place July 9, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and six ISIL tactical units destroying four ISIL vehicles and six ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Raqqah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL structure, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and two ISIL excavators.
-- Near Ayn Isa, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Kobani, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Tal Abyad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL fighting position destroying three ISIL fighting positions, four ISIL structures and two ISIL vehicles.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Bayji, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL homemade explosive cache and an ISIL VBIED.
-- Near Haditha, four airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL cave network and an ISIL building.
-- Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL rocket position.
-- Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, and four ISIL staging areas destroying an ISIL light machine gun, an ISIL heavy machine gun and four ISIL buildings.
-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 12, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place July 11, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Separately, Syrian aircraft conducted airstrikes within Raqqah near the timeframe of coalition forces, the officials said, noting the Syrian airstrikes were not coordinated with the coalition. The nearest coalition airstrike to the Raqqa city center was 6.75 km away and targeted four bridges, they said.
“Coalition airstrikes continue to protect gains made by partners on the ground while opening up new avenues to further diminish [ISIL] capabilities,” said Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “With more than 5,200 strikes in Syria and Iraq since the beginning of the air campaign, the coalition continues to show its commitment to supporting anti-[ISIL] forces.”
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, eight airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying three ISIL vehicles, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL sniper position and three ISIL motorcycles.
-- Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Raqqah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL staging areas and an ISIL personnel carrier destroying an ISIL t-wall and two ISIL excavators.
-- Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position, destroying two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL cache and two ISIL buildings.
-- Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fuel tanker.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit destroying an ISIL rocket rail, an ISIL bunker and an ISIL artillery piece.
-- Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical destroying an ISIL rocket launcher, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL boat.
-- Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
-- Near Ramadi, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL structure.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles and four ISIL buildings.
-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL tunnel.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Wormuth Stresses Whole-of-Government Approach to ISIL[/h]By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2015 – The campaign in Syria and Iraq against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is a whole-of-government approach, the undersecretary of defense for policy stressed today during a Center for International Studies military strategy forum here.
Christine E. Wormuth is the latest official to emphasize that ISIL cannot be defeated by military power alone. Last week, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee that of the nine lines of effort in the strategy, the Defense Department has only two of them: denying ISIL safe haven in Iraq and Syria, and building partner capacity in Iraq and Syria.
“Ultimately,” Wormuth said, “we won’t have a lasting defeat of ISIL unless we leverage all different parts of the U.S. government and coalition governments … to bring the fight to ISIL in terms of countering its financing, in terms of defeating its messaging, in terms of stopping the flow of foreign fighters that are coming from countries around the world.”
Tactical Results
The undersecretary reported on DoD’s efforts against the terror group. To date, she said, there have been more than 5,000 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
“This campaign has produced some tactical results,” she said. “We have limited ISIL’s freedom of movement, we have constrained its ability to reinforce its fighters and supply lines, and we’ve degraded its command and control.”
But an air campaign is not going to defeat ISIL, she added. “We need to have an accompanying ground campaign as well,” she said. “We’ve been working particularly hard in Iraq to get that campaign going.”
She spoke of an operation in northern Syria that has put tremendous pressure on ISIL’s headquarters in Raqqa. “Events like this demonstrate that when we can find credible forces on the ground and pair them with coalition airpower and work in a coordinated way, we can actually put the hurt to ISIL,” Wormuth said.
Effort Depends on Local Forces
Local forces are key to this effort, the undersecretary said, noting that as of June 30, about 8,800 Iraqi army soldiers and Kurdish peshmerga fighters have gone through training courses. “We also trained about 2,000 counterterrorism personnel – the more elite forces in Iraq,” she said. “We now have coming through the pipeline another 4,000 soldiers, 600 of those counterterrorism personnel.”
Wormuth acknowledged that the train-and-equip program for Syria is experiencing challenges, and only 60 Syrians have been trained to date. But the program received funding only seven months ago, she said, and since then, U.S. officials have had to negotiate sites for the training, assign the personnel, put the vetting process in place and work with partners.
“We started bringing our first recruits to the training sites in May,” she said. “A number of them did not meet our very vigorous screening standards. … A good number of the recruits dropped out when they realized we were serious about having this program fighting ISIL, as opposed to fighting the Assad regime.”
Now, some 7,000 Syrian volunteers have stepped forward, Wormuth said. “I think that speaks to the fact that there is a lot of potential for this program,” she added

 

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[h=3]Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 13, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place yesterday, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted nine airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Kobani, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 39 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Huwayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
-- Near Habbaniyah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL cache and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
-- Near Hit, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Makhmur, an airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
-- Near Ramadi, 29 airstrikes struck 67 ISIL staging areas, destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL personnel carrier, four ISIL buildings and an ISIL light machine gun.
-- Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position, suppressing ISIL heavy machine gun fire and destroying an ISIL fuel tanker and an ISIL building.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 14, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Aleppo, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL towed artillery piece.
-- Near Dayr Az Zawr, two airstrikes struck nine ISIL staging areas.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Bomber, attack, and fighter-attack aircraft conducted 20 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Fallujah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units destroying two ISIL excavators, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun position, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL vehicle bombs, an ISIL armored personnel carrier and an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units destroying an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL structure.
-- Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL rocket position.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar position and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Ramadi, five airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator, an ISIL vehicle bomb factory, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL structure and four ISIL vehicle bombs.
-- Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying five ISIL buildings, two ISIL light machine guns, and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrike had inconclusive results.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Coalition Airstrikes Destroy Vehicle Bomb Factory in Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 15, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
“In the past 48 hours, coalition airstrikes hit five vehicle-borne [improvised explosive devices] and a factory producing these weapons in Ramadi,” said Army Lt. Col. Thomas Gilleran, task force spokesman. “Removing these weapons from the battlefield is a high priority for the coalition.”
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and five ISIL tactical units destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL bunker, an ISIL tunnel entrance, an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon, an ISIL artillery piece and two ISIL checkpoints.
-- Near Aleppo, six airstrikes struck 27 ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Dayr Az Zawr, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Tal Abyad, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 17 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Huwayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon and an ISIL mortar.
-- Near Kirkuk, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit and seven ISIL staging areas and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Mosul, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and suppressed ISIL mortar fire, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, four ISIL vehicles and five ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]U.S., Coalition Aircraft Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 16, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Airstrikes in Syria Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Syria: -- Near Hasakah, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL tank and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Aleppo, two airstrikes destroyed four ISIL towed artillery pieces, three ISIL bunkers and an ISIL fighting position. -- Near Raqqah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL structure and an ISIL checkpoint and destroyed an ISIL excavator and two ISIL vehicles. -- Near Ayn Isa, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL fighting position and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL staging area. Airstrikes in Iraq Bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense: -- Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL weapons cache, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system. -- Near Habbaniyah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle and destroyed two ISIL vehicles. -- Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Makhmur, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle. -- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun position and destroyed an ISIL bunker. -- Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL improvised explosive device, an ISIL vehicle and two ISIL armored personnel carriers. -- Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit, destroying an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL command and control center and an ISIL building. -- Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, and two ISIL heavy machine guns and destroyed an ISIL building and an ISIL tunnel. Part of Operation Inherent Resolve The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Operation Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 17, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 14 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, nine airstrikes struck seven ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, an ISIL structure and an ISIL vehicle bomb.
-- Near Raqqah, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator, three ISIL bridges and an ISIL T-wall.
-- Near Tal Abyad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL vehicle.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Beiji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tank and destroyed an ISIL sniper position and four ISIL buildings.
-- Near Habbaniyah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
-- Near Haditha, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle bomb, an ISIL boat and an ISIL barge.
-- Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL technical vehicle, an ISIL mortar tube, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL up-armored Humvee.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position and destroyed an ISIL technical vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq[/h]Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 18, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, five airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and two ISIL small tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL armored vehicle.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed three ISIL T-walls.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL large tactical units and destroyed three ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 23 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL anti-aircraft artillery weapon.
-- Near Habbaniya, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Makhmur, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Ramadi, five airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL small tactical unit and three ISIL improvised explosive devices and destroyed two ISIL IEDs, five ISIL vehicles and seven ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Sinjar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL light machine gun position and an ISIL sniper position and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun position and an ISIL building.
-- Near Tal Afar, 10 airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, three staging areas, two weapons caches, a command and control center andan ISIL heavy machine gun position, suppressed ISIL mortar fire, and destroyed an ISIL building and two ISIL vehicles.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Hit ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq[/h]DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted nine airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, eight airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and seven ISIL small tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL weapons caches, an ISIL vehicle bomb and an ISIL bunker system.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed eight ISIL T-walls.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 16 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Huwayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL tunnels and an ISIL building.
-- Near Makhmur, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL building.
-- Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL mortar and destroyed an ISIL building.
-- Near Ramadi, six airstrikes struck four ISIL small tactical units and destroyed two ISIL improvised explosive devices, three ISIL tanks, three ISIL armored personnel carriers, an ISIL vehicle, two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL weapons cache.
-- Near Sinjar, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL light machine guns, six ISIL buildings and an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed four ISIL bunkers, two ISIL buildings and an ISIL light machine gun.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue in Iraq, Syria[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 20, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place yesterday, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted nine airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Aleppo, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Hasakah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Raqqah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL vehicle bomb production facility and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and six ISIL minefield sections.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Bomber, attack, fighter-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 14 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Huwayjah, one airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Fallujah, one airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL recoilless rifle and an ISIL tunnel in support of the 1st Iraqi Infantry Division.
-- Near Habbaniyah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Mosul, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL tank.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL heavy machine gun.
-- Near Tal Afar, six airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, an ISIL rocket firing position, an ISIL machine gun, and an ISIL mortar position and destroyed four ISIL bunkers, two ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL machine guns, and an ISIL tunnel.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 22, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place yesterday, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, 10 airstrikes struck eight ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL staging area, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL excavator and three ISIL check points.
-- Near Raqqah, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL mortar position, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL heavy weapon and an ISIL fighting position.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Beiji, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Fallujah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL bridges.
-- Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed eight ISIL rocket rails.
-- Near Haditha, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and ISIL terrain denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroyed an ISIL sniper position and an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Makhmur, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL heavy machine guns.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL heavy machine gun and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL excavator, an ISIL building and an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device.
-- Near Tal Afar, four airstrikes struck an ISIL rocket firing position and destroyed six ISIL bunkers.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the group's ability to project terror and conduct operations.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 23, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and two ISIL small tactical units and destroyed two ISIL bunkers, 12 ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL small tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle bomb and five ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Habbaniyah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL command and control node.
-- Near Haditha, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Makhmur, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL mortar position and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket position and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL small tactical unit and destroyed seven ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL heavy weapons and an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy weapon.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL excavator and five ISIL bunkers.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the terrorist group's ability to project terror and conduct operations, officials said.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 24, 2015 – Coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place yesterday, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, six airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and four ISIL small tactical units and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, two ISIL structures and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL structure and destroyed an ISIL headquarters, an ISIL logistics hub and an ISIL structure.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 19 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense:
-- Near Qaim, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and terrain denying ISIL a tactical advantage and destroyed five ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and three ISIL bridges and destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL motorcycle.
-- Near Habbaniyah, one airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Makhmur, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL building and destroyed an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL mortar system, an ISIL weapons cache and four ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an ISIL heavy weapon and destroyed four ISIL heavy weapons, four ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL bunkers.
-- Near Ramadi, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL tanks, six ISIL armored vehicles, three ISIL heavy weapons and an ISIL structure.
-- Near Sinjar, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings.
-- Near Tal Afar, one airstrikes destroyed four ISIL bunkers.
Part of Operation Inherent Resolve
The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq further limits the group's ability to project terror and conduct operations.
Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.