April 15, 2015
Release # 20150415.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria
and Iraq between 8 a.m., April 14, and 8 a.m., April 15, local time. In
Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six airstrikes, using attack
and fighter aircraft. Separately in Iraq, Coalition military forces
conducted 17 airstrikes approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense using
fighter, attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists.
"After
detailed analysis, planning and coordination, a deliberate coalition
airstrike was conducted in Mosul,” said, CJTF-OIR Chief of Staff Brig.
Gen. Thomas Weidley. “These deliberate airstrikes demonstrate the
ability of the coalition to pursue a deliberate campaign plan while also
providing dynamic air support to ongoing ISF ground operations.”
The following is a summary of the strikes conducted since the last press release:
Syria
Near Al Hasakah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical
units, destroyed six ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL VBIED, an ISIL
tunnel and an ISIL bunker.Iraq
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.
Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed six ISIL fighting positions.
Near Bayji, nine airstrikes struck two large and six
smaller tactical units, destroyed two ISIL fighting positions and an
ISIL heavy machine gun. Near Fallujah, two airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL bunker. Near Mosul, an airstrike struck an ISIL staging area. Near Ramadi, three airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units and destroyed an ISIL armored personnel carrier.
Near Sinjar, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit,
destroyed an ISIL building, an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting
position. Near Tal Afar, an airstrike struck an
ISIL tactical unit, destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL
fighting position.