May 19, 2015
Release # 20150519
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition
military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq
between 8 a.m., May 18, and 8 a.m., May 19, local time. In Syria,
coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using attack,
bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq,
coalition military forces conducted 14 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi
Ministry of Defense using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft
against ISIL terrorists.
"In northern Syria, Daesh continues to
cede military capacity, fighters and terrain,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas
Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff. “The Coalition remains committed to
targeting Daesh across Iraq and Syria.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Near Al Hasakah, seven airstrikes struck two large and two
small ISIL tactical units, destroying seven ISIL vehicles, three ISIL
fighting positions, two ISIL armored vehicles and an ISIL shipping
container.
Iraq
Near Al Qaim, one airstrike struck an ISIL checkpoint.
Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL VBIED.
Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck one large and one small
ISIL tactical unit, destroying six ISIL fighting positions.
Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and an
ISIL staging area, destroying an ISIL armored vehicle, an ISIL excavator
and an ISIL resupply vehicle.
Near Sinjar, two
airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL heavy
machine guns and an ISIL excavator.
Near Tal Afar, two
airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL rocket firing
position, destroying an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.
Airstrike assessments are based on initial reports. All aircraft returned to base safely.
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
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, Netherlands, United
Kingdom and United States. Coalition nations which have conducted
airstrikes in Syria include Bahrain, Canada, Jordan, Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates and the U.S.