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Scores of Iraqis Killed in Sunni Muslim Arab Areas by Iraqi Government Forces and US Air Strikes
April 18, 2018
Editor's Note:
The following are just examples of news stories about the continuous Iraq war. Daily news stories can be accessed from the news sources listed below and others in the internet.
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The following are news stories from the independent Iraqi Arabic news agency, Yaqein ( http://yaqein.net/ ):
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The following are news stories from a pro-Iraqi government website (http://www.iraqinews.com/), which usually reports those who are killed by Iraqi government attacks as Islamic State fighters, implying no civilians were killed by bombing residential neighborhoods:
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Over 20 Islamic State members killed in operations, west of Mosul: Commander
by Nehal Mostafa Apr 16, 2018, 9:25 pm
Mosul (IraqiNews.com) --
The Nineveh Operations Command has announced killing more that 20 Islamic State members, purging all the border regions, in the wake of infiltration of some militants into the province.
In remarks on Monday, Maj. Gen. Najm al-Jabouri, the commander, said troops “started purging the border regions, west of Nineveh. All the towns there were surrounded. Names of the residents were checked.”
“Security troops managed on Sunday to kill 22 IS members after setting an ambush for them. Information showed they were infiltrating through borders, west of Mosul. All were killed immediately. Their weapons were confiscated,” he added.
Earlier this month, news reports quoted sources as saying that over 20 IS members were arrested in several security operations carried out in west of Mosul.
Thousands of Islamic State militants as well as Iraqi civilians were killed since the government campaign, backed by paramilitary troops and the coalition was launched in October 2016 to fight the militant group, which declared a self-styled “caliphate” from Mosul in June 2014.
Islamic State continues to launch sporadic attacks across Iraq against security troops. Security reports indicate that the militant group still poses threat against stability in the country.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced, in December, full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members. The war against IS has displaced at least five million people.
Iraqi troops kill seven Islamic State insurgents between Anbar, Salahuddin
by Mohammed Ebraheem Apr 17, 2018, 1:27 pm
Anbar (Iraqinews.com) –
Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during a military operation to track down dormant IS cells in the desert areas between Anbar and Salahuddin provinces, a security source was quoted as saying.
“Troops of the 7th and 8th divisions of the Iraqi army, backed by pro-government forces of al-Hashd al-Shaabi, killed seven IS insurgents after storming the desert areas extending from the north of Anbar to the south of Salahuddin provinces,” the source told IKH News Tuesday.
The source pointed out that the troops also destroyed nine IS hotbeds and several secret tunnels that were used by IS extremists in theses areas, adding that the operation was mainly aimed at “drying up the sources of terrorism in these areas.”
The Islamic State group appeared on the international scene in 2014 when it seized large swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria, declaring the establishment of an Islamic “caliphate” from Mosul city.
Later on, the group has become notorious for its brutality, including mass killings, abductions and beheadings, prompting the U.S. to lead an international coalition to destroy it.
Despite the group’s crushing defeat at its main havens across Iraq last December, Islamic State continues to launch sporadic attacks against troops with security reports warning that the militant group still poses a threat against stability in the country.
Seven IS militants killed in ambush by pro-govt troops in Iraq’s Diyala
by Mohammed Ebraheem Apr 17, 2018, 12:44 am
Diyala (Iraqinews.com) –
Seven Islamic State (IS) militants, including a senior leader, were killed in an ambush set by paramilitary troops in northeastern Diyala province.
In a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Alforat News, the media service of al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) said, “Troops of the 110th brigade of Iraqi military intelligence planted a bomb to target a vehicle carrying seven IS militants at Imam Wees region in northeastern Diyala.”
“The bomb exploded once the vehicle passed over it, leaving all the IS militants killed, including a senior leader,” the statement read.
In January 2015, Iraqi forces announced liberation of Diyala province from Islamic State militants who proclaimed an “Islamic Caliphate” in Iraq and Syria in 2014.
The province has seen months of fighting between Iraqi troops and IS militants especially in the Jalawla and Saadiyah areas in the province’s north and areas near the town of Muqdadiyah.
In December, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members.
IS declared a self-styled “caliphate” in a third of Iraq and neighboring Syria in 2014. A government campaign, backed by a U.S.-led international coalition, was launched in 2016 to retake IS-held regions, managing to retake all havens, most notably the city of Mosul, the group’s previously proclaimed capital.
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The following are news stories from the US Department of Defense website (http://www.defense.gov/News) :
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EUCOM: U.S. European Command Supports Joint Strikes on Syria Chemical Weapons Sites
Release No: 18-041 April 16, 2018
EUCOM Release: 18-08
STUTTGART, Germany -
Multiple air and maritime assets assigned to U.S. Air Forces Europe
and U.S. Naval Forces Europe, under U.S. European Command (EUCOM),
participated in strike operations conducted in Syria. The strike
operations were part of U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM) operations to
deter and prevent Syria's future use of chemical weapons. Alongside
French and United Kingdom partners, EUCOM personnel expertly carried out
operations as part of the United States' goal of long-term degradation
of Syria's chemical weapons capabilities.
EUCOM Commander Army
Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti said that the three nations' forces were
integrated throughout the planning and execution of the operation.
"The strikes were the result of a carefully orchestrated plan which
involved dedicated teamwork between EUCOM and CENTCOM, and their service
assets, as well as our British and French partners," said Scaparrotti.
"Great care was taken to assure all targets were part of the regime's
chemical weapons program."
The combined force deployed 105 total
weapons against three targets that will significantly impact the Syrian
regime's ability to develop, deploy and use chemical weapons in the
future. The following is a breakdown of the military weapons used
to strike Syrian chemical weapons targets:
From the Red Sea:
USS Monterey (Ticonderoga-class cruiser) - 30 Tomahawk land attack
missiles
USS Laboon (Arleigh Burke-class destroyer) - 7 Tomahawk
land attack missiles
From the North Arabian Gulf:
USS
Higgins (Arleigh Burke-class destroyer) - 23 Tomahawk land attack
missiles
From the eastern Mediterranean:
USS John
Warner (Virginia-class submarine) - 6 Tomahawk land attack missiles
French Frigate Languedoc (Anti-submarine Warfare) - 3 missiles
(naval version of SCALP missile)
From the air:
2 U.S.
Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers - 19 Joint air-to-surface standoff
missiles
Royal Air Force flew a combination of Tornado and
Typhoon jets - 8 Storm shadow missiles
French Air Force flew a
combination of Rafales and Mirages - 9 SCALP missiles
None of the
combined aircraft or missiles involved in this mission were successfully
engaged by Syrian air defenses and there is no indication Russian air
defense systems were deployed.
EUCOM's ability to quickly
respond and reassure allies and partners is a testament to the routine
training that EUCOM personnel are focused on throughout the year,
reinforcing the skills and expertise necessary to respond to any
contingency. EUCOM maintains its commitment to continuous rotation
presence of air, land and sea forces to provide core rapid response
capabilities, and deter aggressive acts, such as the Syrian regime's
chemical weapons attack against innocent civilians last week.
More information regarding this operation is available at
https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Syria/
Military airstrikes continue against Daesh (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria
Release # 20180413-01
SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 13, 2018 –
Combined Joint Task Force
– Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike Daesh
targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq.
Ongoing
operations by Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces,
supported by CJTF-OIR efforts, demonstrate that much work remains to
defeat Daesh (ISIS) here. Coalition strikes continue to target Daesh in
SDF-held areas of Syria, and throughout Iraq under the leadership of
Iraqi authorities. "All Coalition air strikes are carried out with the
consent of the Iraqi government," said Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi
in a press conference April 1, 2018.
Combined Joint Task Force
- Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to exert pressure
on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and
dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and
Syria. This will prevent the terrorist group’s ability to resurge and
resume its capacity to threaten and destabilize the international
community.
Weekly Strike Summary
Between April 6 and
April 12, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of
41 engagements in Syria and Iraq.
On April 12 in Syria,
Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six
engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Abu Kamal, one strike damaged one Daesh-held building.
On
April 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
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One strike conducted near Al Qaim.
On April 11 in Syria,
Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of three
engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed three Daesh IEDs.
On April
11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of
one engagement against Daesh targets.
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One strike conducted near Al Qaim.
There were no reported
strikes conducted in Syria on April 10, 2018.
There were no
reported strikes conducted in Iraq on April 10, 2018.
On April 9
in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting
of three engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Dashisha, two strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed
two Daesh vehicles and one Daesh logistics hub.
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Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and
destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.
There were no reported
strikes conducted in Iraq on April 9, 2018.
There were no
reported strikes conducted in Syria on April 8, 2018.
On April 8
in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of
three engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Rutbah, two strikes destroyed one Daesh-held building and six Daesh
fighting positions.
On April 7 in Syria, Coalition military
forces conducted one strike consisting of three engagements against
Daesh targets.
•
Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed
one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh fighting position.
There were no
reported strikes conducted in Iraq on April 7, 2018.
On April 6
in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of
five engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Al Shadaddi, four strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and
destroyed two Daesh vehicles.
On April 6 in Iraq, Coalition
military forces conducted one strike consisting of 16 engagements
against Daesh targets.
•
Near Tuz, one strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed 11
Daesh bunkers, two Daesh fighting positions, two Daesh-held buildings,
two Daesh vehicles, four Daesh caves and two Daesh tunnels.
Between March 18 and April 5, Coalition military forces conducted 11
strikes consisting of 16 engagements in Syria that were not reported in
previous releases:
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Two strikes consisting of three engagements conducted in Syria against
Daesh targets on April 5 near Al Shadaddi, engaged one Daesh tactical
unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.
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One strike consisting of two engagements conducted in Syria against
Daesh targets on April 3 near Abu Kamal, engaged one Daesh tactical unit
and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.
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Three strikes consisting of six engagements conducted in Syria against
Daesh targets on April 3 near Al Shadaddi, engaged one Daesh tactical
unit and destroyed one logistics hub and two Daesh vehicles.
•
One strike consisting of one engagement conducted in Syria against Daesh
targets on March 31 near Abu Kamal, engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
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One strike consisting of one engagement conducted in Syria against Daesh
targets on March 27 near Abu Kamal, engaged one Daesh tactical unit and
destroyed one Daesh headquarters.
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One strike consisting of one engagement conducted in Syria against Daesh
targets on March 27 near Al Shadaddi, engaged one Daesh tactical unit
and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
•
One strike consisting of one engagement conducted in Syria against Daesh
targets on March 22 near Abu Kamal, engaged one Daesh tactical unit and
destroyed one Daesh headquarters.
•
One strike consisting of one engagement conducted in Syria against Daesh
targets on March 18 near Al Shadaddi, engaged one Daesh tactical unit
and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
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Military airstrikes continue against Daesh (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq
Release # 20180406-01
SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 6, 2018 –
Weekly Strike Summary
Between March 30 and April 5, Coalition
military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 11 engagements in
Syria and Iraq.
There were no reported strikes conducted in
Syria on April 5, 2018.
On April 5 in Iraq, Coalition military
forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh
targets.
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Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a Daesh supply route.
There
were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on April 4, 2018.
On
April 4 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
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Near Baghdad, one strike destroyed a Daesh cave.
There were no
reported strikes conducted in Syria or Iraq on April 3, 2018.
There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on April 2, 2018.
On April 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes
consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
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Near Bayji, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.
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One strike was conducted near Qayyarah.
On April 1 in Syria,
Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of three
engagements against Daesh targets.
•
Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a
Daesh vehicle.
On April 1 in Iraq, Coalition military forces
conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
•
Near Bayji, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a
Daesh-held building.
On March 31 in Syria, Coalition military
forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh
targets.
•
Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit.
On
March 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike
consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
•
Near Rutbah, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a
Daesh vehicle.
On March 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces
conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.
•
Near Shadaddi, one strike engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a
Daesh vehicle.
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