May 5, 2015
Release # 20150505
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
and Iraq between 8 a.m., May 4, and 8 a.m., May 5, local time. In
Syria, coalition military forces conducted one airstrike using attack
aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 12
airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using attack,
bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
“Our
counter-Daesh strategy calls for Coalition forces to conduct a
systematic air campaign in Iraq and Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto,
CJTF-OIR chief of public affairs. “This enables us to continue the
reduction of Daesh capabilities.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Near Al Hasakah, an airstrike destroyed an ISIL fighting position.
Iraq
Near Bayji, three airstrikes struck one large and two small
ISIL tactical units, destroying three ISIL fighting positions, two ISIL
structures, an ISIL warehouse, an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL
excavator and an ISIL rocket-propelled grenade.
Near
Fallujah, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying
two ISIL structures, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL mortar tube.
Near Mosul, four airstrikes struck three ISIL fighting positions, destroying an ISIL excavator.
Near Ramadi, an airstrike struck an ISIL large tactical unit,
destroying three ISIL structures, three ISIL tanks and an ISIL armored
vehicle.
Near Tal Afar, an airstrike destroyed 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 U.S.