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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Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 5, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria, using bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to conduct three airstrikes, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Separately, U.S. and coalition military forces conducted nine airstrikes against ISIL terrorists in Iraq using bomber, attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft, officials reported.
Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
-- Near Kobani, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units.
Airstrikes in Iraq
-- Near Al Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL staging location.
-- Near Al Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL bulldozer.
-- Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL warehouse.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL staging location and seven ISIL vehicles.
-- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike denied ISIL key terrain.
All aircraft returned to base safely.
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.
Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

'Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.'

no putin? no Jinping? too busy? chess? weight room?..............


that area of the world is so sad. It's beyond pathetic. They ALL should be ashamed, ALL OF THEM. Sadly man has advanced far faster militarily and technologically than he has socially. We have various nitwits in positions of power that can't make peace--can YOU IMAGINE THAT??? year 2015.

it is beyond unbelievable.

 

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[h=1]The world's stupidest terrorists: Social media users ridicule ISIS with videos of jihadists accidentally blowing themselves up[/h]

• One fighter dies when mortar explodes because he re-loaded it too quickly
• Another kills several jihadis when he detonates bomb during group picture
• Videos circulate online in wake of footage of Jordanian pilot's brutal death

 

[ScottL]

'Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Iraq include the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations which have conducted airstrikes in Syria include the U.S., Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.'

no putin? no Jinping? too busy? chess? weight room?..............


that area of the world is so sad. It's beyond pathetic. They ALL should be ashamed, ALL OF THEM. Sadly man has advanced far faster militarily and technologically than he has socially. We have various nitwits in positions of power that can't make peace--can YOU IMAGINE THAT??? year 2015.

it is beyond unbelievable.

Putin is a wolf in wolf's clothing.
He loves condemning terrorists while he himself sets innocent people on fire.
A truly odious man.

 

[ScottL]

The world's stupidest terrorists: Social media users ridicule ISIS with videos of jihadists accidentally blowing themselves up

• One fighter dies when mortar explodes because he re-loaded it too quickly
• Another kills several jihadis when he detonates bomb during group picture
• Videos circulate online in wake of footage of Jordanian pilot's brutal death

Nothing more deserving of a jihadi than a work accident. May they increase 100 fold Insha-Allah.

 

[superbeets]

[h=3]Coalition Airstrikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 6, 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 10 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Kobani, nine airstrikes struck nine ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Hasakah, an airstrike struck multiple storage and staging facilities.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Beiji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL road, an ISIL weapons cache and destroyed an ISIL bunker.
-- Near Asad, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging location.
-- Near Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Mahkmur, an airstrike struck an ISIL earth mover.
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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]U.S., Coalition Allies Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 7, 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Kobani, nine airstrikes struck seven ISIL tactical units and an ISIL vehicle and destroyed five ISIL vehicles and two ISIL staging areas.
-- Near Hasakah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL mobile oil rig.
-- Near Raqqah, an airstrike struck multiple ISIL weapons storage facilities.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 15 airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Beiji, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Qaim, four airstrikes struck an ISIL headquarters building and destroyed three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL armored vehicle.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL bunkers.
-- Near Mahkmur, four airstrikes struck two ISIL staging areas and an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 28 ISIL vehicles, three ISIL armored vehicles and an ISIL shipping container.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed three ISIL boats and an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes destroyed two ISIL improvised explosive devices, an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle-borne IED and an ISIL boat.
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, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=1]Islamic State crisis: UAE sends F-16 squadron to Jordan[/h]

 

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The US Central Command released aerial video footage on Friday that it said showed US and coalition airstrikes on parts of Iraq and Syria in late January and early February.

The videos include one purporting to show coalition airstrikes carried out by Jordan in the vicinity of Al Hasakah, Syria.

Two other videos purport to show US-led airstrikes hitting an Islamic State bunker in the strategic stronghold of Mosul and an Islamic State productions facility near Al Qaim, Iraq.

Islamic State seized large areas in Syria and Iraq and declared a self-imposed Islamic caliphate last year but has come under strain after a series of defeats in Syria brought about in part by air strikes on its forces and infrastructure.

It was forced to withdraw from the Kurdish town of Kobani after four months of fierce fighting with Kurdish militia aided by US air support, and has lost ground to Syrian government and Kurdish forces elsewher

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Airstrikes in Syria Fighter and bomber aircraft conducted three airstrikes in Syria: -- Near Raqqah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle. -- Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike destroyed four ISIL vehicles and neutralized four other ISIL vehicles. Airstrikes in Iraq Fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted six airstrikes in Iraq: -- Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL heavy machine gun. -- Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL earth mover, an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun. -- Near Asad, an airstrike denied terrain ISIL was seeking. -- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck an ISIL fighting position. 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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes, Kurdish Forces Push ISIL from Bridgeheads Near Mosul[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 9, 2015 – Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve airstrikes in support of the Iraqi government’s fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant aided in security forces from the Kurdish region seizing three bridgeheads on the west bank of the Tigris River north of Mosul in formerly ISIL-held areas, task force officials said today. The coalition executed four close air support airstrikes Feb. 6 through yesterday to facilitate the maneuver of the Kurdish forces and their successful attack, officials said. Advise-and-assist Teams Continue to Assist In addition to airstrikes, coalition advise-and-assist teams continue to provide operational and intelligence assistance to Kurdish security forces which further enables them to successfully conduct offensive operations, officials added. Kurdish peshmerga forces now hold the gains they have made, officials said, and are postured to retake additional territory near Mosul from ISIL. “This most recent peshmerga operation is yet another example of how [ISIL] can be defeated militarily using a combination of well-led and capable ground forces enabled by coalition aviation and advise-and-assist capabilities,” said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Terry, the combined joint task force’s commander.

 

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[h=3]Obama, Merkel Discuss Ukraine Situation, ISIL[/h]By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2015 – The United States will continue to stand with nations around the world in sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine, President Barack Obama said during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today.
The two leaders met at the White House, where Merkel briefed the president on her recent discussions on the situation in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Merkel and Obama will continue to seek a diplomatic resolution. “We are in absolute agreement that the 21st century cannot … have us stand idle and simply allow the borders of Europe to be redrawn at the barrel of the gun,” Obama said.
NATO Presence in Central, Eastern Europe
The United States and its NATO allies will continue building up alliance presence in Central and Eastern Europe, he said. The United States has rotated Army units through the Baltic Republics and Poland, sailed ships into the Baltic and Black seas and contributed aircraft to the Baltic Air Policing effort.
The president and Merkel discussed ongoing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
“We agreed that sanctions on Russia need to remain fully in force until Russia complies fully with its obligations,” he said. “Even as we continue to work for a diplomatic solution, we are making it clear again today that if Russia continues on its current course … Russia's isolation will only worsen both politically and economically.”
The two leaders also discussed ongoing coalition air operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces in Syria and Iraq. The United States and Germany “remain united in our determination to destroy” ISIL, Obama said.
He thanked Merkel for Germany’s assistance as part of coalition efforts against the terror group.
“In a significant milestone in its foreign policy, Germany has taken the important step of equipping Kurdish forces in Iraq, and Germany is preparing to lead the training mission of local forces in Irbil,” the president said.

 

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[h=3]Operation Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 10, 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. In Syria, an attack aircraft airstrike near Dayr az Zawr destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle. Airstrikes in Iraq Meanwhile, fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 airstrikes in Iraq: -- Near Huwayjah, an airstrike struck an ISIL weapons storage facility. -- Near Qaim, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Rutbah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit. -- Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed an ISIL bunker and neutralized an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. -- Near Kirkuk, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL earth mover, an ISIL vehicle, an ISIL armored vehicle and an ISIL building. -- Near Makhmur, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL bulldozer and two ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Tal Afar, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL shipping container, an ISIL tractor-trailer, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL checkpoint. 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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Bomber, attack and fighter aircraft conducted four airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Hasakah, an airstrike struck multiple ISIL storage and staging facilities.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL checkpoint.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted six airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Beiji, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Mosul, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL bulldozer and an ISIL building.
-- Near Fallujah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit 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, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter aircraft conducted three airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, an airstrike struck multiple ISIL oil pump jacks.
-- Near Kobani, two airstrikes destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Fighter, attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 12 airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Kirkuk, three airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit and an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL heavy machine guns, six ISIL buildings, an ISIL vehicle, a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, an ISIL bulldozer and an ISIL trailer.
-- Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL large tactical unit, an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL staging area and destroyed two ISIL bulldozers, two ISIL vehicles, an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL building and an ISIL heavy machine gun.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck ISIL earthen berms used to control water.
-- Near Makhmur, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
-- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

 

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U.S., Coalition Allies Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Airstrikes in Syria Attack, fighter and bomber aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Syria: -- Near Raqqah, two airstrikes destroyed four ISIL armored vehicles. -- Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL staging position. -- Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike struck and destroyed multiple ISIL storage and staging facilities. Airstrikes in Iraq Attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq: -- Near Asad, five airstrikes struck four ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL armored earth mover. -- Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed three ISIL fighting positions. -- Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL buildings. 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, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Iraqi Security Forces Repel ISIL Attack[/h]By Claudette Roulo
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2015 – An attempt by 20 to 25 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters to attack al Asad Air Base in Iraq was repulsed by “ready and able” Iraqi security forces, the Pentagon press secretary said today.

Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Feb. 13, 2015. Kirby updated reporters on recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.

“The attempted attack was led, we believe, by at least several … suicide attackers,” Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. Early indications are that some of the attackers did detonate their vests, he noted, and the suicide attackers were followed by a second wave of about 15 fighters.
The admiral said the fighters reached the perimeter of the base, located in the Anbar province in western Iraq. “They were immediately engaged by members of the Iraqi army -- the 7th Infantry of the Iraqi army,” he added.
No coalition forces were injured in the attack, nor is there indication of Iraqi casualties, Kirby said.
Al Asad is a sprawling facility, he said. “It's basically a base of many, many bases inside. And at no time were U.S. troops anywhere near the fighting -- at least a couple of miles away. So, they might've heard shots being fired, but that would've been about it,” the admiral said.
U.S. troops are at al Asad as part of the train, advise and assist mission, Kirby said. He said that if the troops were to come under fire, they are authorized and equipped to defend themselves.
Iraqi Troops Pressure ISIL
In one of their first successes in months, Kirby said, earlier this week ISIL forces took the town of al Baghdadi, also in Anbar province. But, he noted, Iraqi security forces continue to operate throughout the region, putting pressure on ISIL forces.
“Nobody has underestimated, and we've all been very honest about the continued threat that this group poses, which is why we have to take it so seriously, which is why this advise and assist mission is so important,” the admiral said.
“When you look at what happened today, I think it proves that Iraqi security forces can fight effectively and can defend territory and ground when they're ready and they're able. And in this case, they were ready and able,” he said.
ISIL Steals to Survive
It’s important to keep the events in Anbar in perspective, Kirby said. The list released earlier this week by U.S. Central Command of destroyed ISIL equipment and vehicles is significant given ISIL’s limited ability to reconstitute their supplies.
“It's not like they've got, you know, a ready supply chain of armored personnel carriers just streaming across, and, you know, manufacturing capability to replace this stuff,” the admiral said. “It's not like they've got a team full of mechanics that can keep them running after they've been hit and broken.”
Kirby added, “These guys steal to survive. I mean, one of their chief sources of income is stolen money. They just move into an area and basically rob banks. And that's how they get a lot of their money. And when they're not capturing new territory, they're not robbing a whole lot of new banks.
“So there's a shelf life here on their material capability,” he continued. “They do not have the ability to reconstitute strength the way a normal armed force would.”

 

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[h=3]U.S., Coalition Allies Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL[/h]Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted two airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit.
-- Near Dayr az Zawr, an airstrike struck and destroyed multiple ISIL oil pumps.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 13 airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Al Asad, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Al Qaim, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL excavator.
-- Near Bayji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
-- Near Fallujah, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL mortar positon.
-- Near Haditha, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed three ISIL vehicles and an ISIL building.
-- Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL excavator and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Rawah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.
-- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 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, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and bomber aircraft conducted six airstrikes in Kobani, Syria, which destroyed eight ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL checkpoint and an ISIL vehicle.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack and fighter aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Asad, two airstrikes struck ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL buildings and two ISIL heavy machine guns.
-- Near Qaim, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed two ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes destroyed an ISIL mortar position and an ISIL fighting position.
-- Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL mortar position.
-- Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings.
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, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Fighter and bomber aircraft conducted two airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, an airstrike struck multiple ISIL oil pump jacks.
-- Near Kobani, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 14 airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Asad, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed an ISIL mortar tube and an ISIL staging area.
-- Near Qaim, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL checkpoint, an ISIL bulldozer and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL building.
-- Near Kirkuk, three airstrikes destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL vehicle and two excavators.
-- Near Mosul, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, three ISIL fighting positions and destroyed an ISIL excavator and an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed two ISIL buildings and an ISIL heavy 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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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[h=3]Operation Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq[/h]From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release
SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 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 the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria
Attack, fighter, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven airstrikes in Syria:
-- Near Hasakah, two airstrikes struck multiple ISIL oil pump jacks and destroyed an ISIL checkpoint.
-- Near Kobani, five airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying eight ISIL fighting positions and two ISIL checkpoints.
Airstrikes in Iraq
Attack and fighter aircraft conducted eight airstrikes in Iraq:
-- Near Asad, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL mortar tube.
-- Near Bayji, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.
-- Near Hit in Al Anbar Province, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, an ISIL weapons storage and staging area, and destroyed an ISIL building.
-- Near Kirkuk, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL armored vehicle.
-- Near Mosul, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
-- Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL fighting position, and destroyed three ISIL buildings.
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, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Syria include the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.