May 16, 2015
Release # 20150516
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition
military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq
between 8 a.m., May 15, and 8 a.m., May 16, local time. In Syria,
coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes using bomber and
fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces
conducted 15 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using
attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“The
Coalition continues to strike Daesh terrorist targets in and around
Ramadi, Iraq” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Weidley, CJTF-OIR chief of staff.
“Our ISF partners are fighting to retain this terrain, and we are
resolved to support them with intelligence, planning assistance and
airstrikes in this important effort.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Near Al Hasakah, six airstrikes struck five ISIL tactical units,
destroying two ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL
heavy machine gun.
Iraq
Near Al Hawijah, two airstrikes struck an ISIL encampment, destroying an ISIL fighting position.
Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck three ISIL tactical units, destroying two ISIL structures and two ISIL vehicles.
Near Mosul, three airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit,
destroying three ISIL buildings, two ISIL fighting positions and two
ISIL heavy machine guns.
Near Ramadi, four airstrikes struck
one large and three small ISIL tactical units, destroying four ISIL
vehicles, three ISIL structures, two ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL
VBIED.
Near Sinjar, one airstrike destroyed an ISIL building and an ISIL fighting position.
Near Tal Afar, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit,
destroying two ISIL buildings, an ISIL cache, an ISIL fighting position
and an ISIL vehicle.
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.