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Hundreds of Iraqis Killed, Injured, Hundreds of Thousands Flee their Homes, Due  to US-Iraqi Government Attacks

August 5, 2016 

120,000 Iraqis from Sharqat left their homes as a result of Iraqi government attacks, August 5, 2016	US-led air strike on northern iraq, file, August 2016

 

More thatn 120,000 (Sunni Muslim Arab) Iraqis flee Sharqat, Mak'hool, and Qayyarah, as a result of Iraqi government forces' attacks

نزوح أكثر من 120 الف مدني من الشرقاط ومكحول والقيارة جراء المعارك الدائرة

تاريخ النشر : الجمعة | 05-08-2016 |

أقر محافظة صلاح الحالي " احمد الجبوري"،اليوم الجمعة، عن استقبال اكثر من مئة وعشرين الف نازح من مناطق الشرقاط ومكحول والقيارة خلال اليومين الماضيين، مشيراً الى ان الاعداد في تزايد مع استمرار العمليات العسكرية .

وقال محافظ صلاح الدين الحالي "أحمد الجبوري "في بيان له ، إن "مدينة تكريت واقضية المحافظة القريبة منها استقبلت خلال اليومين الماضيين، اكثر من مئة وعشرون الف نازح، مبيناً ان اغلب النازحين فتحت لهم فنادق المجمع السكني ومجمع الري في قضاء الدور ".

وأضاف الجبوري، أن "عملية استقبال العوائل النازحة وتدقيق اسمائها من شأن الجانب الامني المتمثل بقيادة عمليات صلاح الدين والشرطة والحشد الشعبي والاستخبارات ".

هذا وتصاعدت موجات النزوح من المناطق على اطراف محافظة نينوى جراء المعارك الدائرة واستمرار القصف الانتقامي على هذه المناطق واستهداف المدنيين العزل .

يقين نت

http://yaqein.net/AR/details3482.htm

More about Sharqat refugees:

نازحو الشرقاط والقيارة يكملون بمعاناتهم رواية الاجرام الحكومي الذي بدأ في الفلوجة ومن قبلها المقدادية تنفيذا لاوامر الأسياد في امريكا وإيران

تاريخ النشر : الأحد | 24-07-2016 |

http://yaqein.net/AR/details3088.htm  

Aerial bombing in Anbar kills civilians

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

An official source in Anbar Province confirmed that dozens of civilians were killed in an aerial bombing carried out by military aircraft upon  Qa’im near the Syrian borders.

Member of Anbar Province Farhan Mohamed, said, “Unidentified warplanes, likely belonging to the international coalition aviation, bombed a number of houses in Qa’im city on the Syrian borders.”

“The bombardment targeted the area of al-Sanjek in Qa’im city and resulted in numerous casualties. The bombing was targeting on ISIS headquarters in al-Qa’im but it hit civilian houses situated near the headquarters.” Mohamed added.

On the other hand, a military source in Anbar stated, “The international coalition aircraft conducted air strikes against targets belonging to ISIS in al-Sanjek area and killed a number of ISIS leaders.”

The source added, “The air strikes also targeted the houses of civilians near ISIS headquarters, resulting in the death of 30 persons including women and children, as well as wounding 17 others.”

Iraqi F16 aircraft destroys ISIS laboratories in Qa’im

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

Media officials in the Ministry of Defense announced, that Iraqi F16 aircraft bombed explosives laboratories of ISIS in Qa’im.

The officials, in a statement, added, ” followed by Iraqi News, “Iraqi F16 aircraft conducted an airstrike in Qa’im and it destroyed ISIS laboratories used for manufacturing explosives. A cache of weapons was also destroyed in the bombing.”

“Adding further, the statement said, “Tens of ISIS fighters, who at the bombing were present in the laboratories, were also killed in the bombing.”

Over 2000 casualties recorded in July, reports UNAMI

Aug 2, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) BAGHDAD –

UN Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) announced on Monday that around 759 Iraqis were killed and 1207 others injured during July. It further reported that Baghdad was the worst affected city and described Iraq’s current situation as ‘unacceptable’.

“Total civilians killed in July was 629, including 10 Federal Police members, civil defense and firefighters, while the number of civilians injured amounted to 1,061 including 13 Federal Police employees,” stated UNAMI.

Adding, “Iraqi Security Forces also lost 130 of its brave men which included members of the Peshmerga forces, while 146 others were injured.”

Coalition aircraft destroys ISIS vehicles in western Anbar

Aug 4, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

An elite military source in the Army’s 7th brigade in Anbar province informed that the international coalition aviation destroyed three armored vehicles of ISIS in western Anbar.

According to information shared by the source, it was stated, “The international coalition aviation in coordination with the Army’s 7th brigade bombed three armored vehicles of ISIS in west of Rawa. The vehicles were destroyed fully.”

The source added, “These vehicles were carrying ISIS members and all of them were killed in the bombing.”

Airstrike east of Ramadi kills 10, ISIS vehicles destroyed

Aug 4, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

Commander of Anbar Operations Maj. Gen. Ismail Mahlawi announced on Thursday that 10 terrorists were killed in airstrikes to the east of Ramadi.

Mahlawi said in a press statement, said, “Iraqi Air Force today bombed a building in Zawiyat Albu Bali in Khalidiya Island, 23 km east of Ramadi. In the bombing, 10 terrorists were killed and the building was also destroyed.”

Adding further he said, “Further, Iraqi Air Force also bombed two ISIS vehicles that was carrying weapons. Apart fro killing its occupants, the vehicle was also destroyed in the bombing.”

It may be mentioned here that army troops, Federal Police and Anbar police are still cleansing several areas of Khalidiya Island after its liberation from ISIS a few days back.

ISIS Sharia Court in Mosul destroyed

Aug 4, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Nineveh –

Media officials in the Ministry of Defense announced that ISIS Sharia Court and an explosives factory have been destroyed in Mosul.

The officials, in a statement, said, “Iraqi Air Force carried out an airstrike against ISIS, destroying ISIS Sharia Court in Mosul.”

“The airstrike was carried out based on accurate intelligence information and it also destroyed an explosives factory,” the statement added.

Airstrike southwest of Kirkuk kills 10 ISIS fighters

Aug 4, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Kirkuk –

A security source in Kirkuk province informed on Wednesday that ten ISIS members were killed in an aerial bombing, which was targeted on a gathering of the outfit.

Sharing details the source said, “The attack was made on al-Brghaliya village and three headquarters in Hawija-55 km southwest of Kirkuk.”

“The bombing was carried out in coordination with the Iraqi intelligence security services and four tactical units of the outfit were also destroyed,” further added the source seeking anonymity.

It may be mentioned here that ISIS is still in control of a number of districts and areas in Kirkuk.

Abadi and Biden discuss preparations of retaking Mosul from ISIS

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad –

 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and US Vice President Joe Biden, over a telephonic conversation on Wednesday, discussed in details about the preparations of retaking Mosul from ISIS grip. This was informed in a statement issued by Abadi’s Information Office.

Air raids west of Anbar kill four ISIS fighters

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

Jazeera Operations Command in Anbar province announced that four ISIS members were killed in a bombing carried out by the internation coalition aviation, targeting its headquarters at Rawa and Haditha west of Anbar.

The commander of al-Jazeera Operations Major General Qassim al-Mohamadi said, “Today the international coalition aviation, acting on accurate intelligence information, carried out two air strikes- one of them targeted an ISIS gathering at al-Qutniyah in Rawa district. Four ISIS members were killed in the strike and a rocket launcher and a cache of fuel were also destroyed.”

“In the second strike, which targeted a stronghold of ISIS at al-Kasriyat in east of Haditha district, killed the armed members who were present inside it. The exact number of members killed is not yet ascertained,” Mohamadi added.

Shi'i militia with international coalition retake Waleed along Syrian border

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar –

A local official in Anbar province announced on Wednesday that the clans supported by the international coalition retook al-Waleed and other areas along the Syrian border.

Al-Rathba Mayor Imad al-Dulaimi said, “Shi'i militia fighters, supported by the international coalition fighters, today morning launched a wide military operation for liberating al-Waleed and al-Waleed port- Iraq’s border with Syria.”

Airstrike in Qayyarah kills twenty ISIS fighters

Aug 3, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) MOSUL –

Two members of ISIS were killed at al-Jadaa in Qayyarah (south of Mosul) in an airstrike led by the international coalition aviation. This was informed by a source in Nineveh operations on Wednesday.

Commander of Nineveh operations earlier confirmed the death of nearly 30 ISIS fighters in airstrikes led by the international coalition aviation towards south of Mosul.

US-led coalition conducts 14 airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq

Aug 2, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad –

The international coalition forces conducted 14 air strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

The Joint Task Force in a statement obtained by Iraqi News, said, “The international coalition aviation conducted 7 air strikes near the Syrian city of Manbaj using combat and offensive aircraft and destroyed 6 tactical units and 7 combat sites.”

“The coalition aviation also conducted 7 air strike in coordination with the Iraqi forces near al-Baghdadi, Mosul, Qayyarah and Sinjar. The air strikes destroyed rockets cache, meetings facility, training site and three tactical units,” the statement added.

“Two booby-trapped vehicles and a site for mortar launch were also destroyed in addition to three vehicles and a heavy machine gun,” the statement concluded.

Iraqi forces regain two areas south of Mosul

Aug 2, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Nineveh –

Iraqi Security forces regained the public road, and al-Hathr junction south of Mosul.

The Media War Cell in a statement on Tuesday, said, ” Armored Ninth Division and Iraqi Counter-Terrorism forces managed to cleanse the public road and al-Hathr junction, as well as the surrounding villages from Qayyarah base to Tlul al-Bj, with a distance of more than 50 km.”

IRCS: 70000 persons migrated from Sharqat and Qayyarah

Aug 2, 2016

(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad –

 The Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced, that the numbers of displaced persons have increased in Sharqat, Haj Ali and Qayyarah to over 70000.

IRCS, in a statement ews, said, “The numbers of displaced persons in Sharqat, Haj Ali and Qayyarah have increased to 70 thousand and they live in difficult humanitarian conditions.”

The statement added, “More than 30 thousand displaced persons are in Daibaka camp in Makhmur and over 40 thousand displaced  are in Tikrit, and the majority of them are living in public places.”

“The IRCS volunteers distributed more than 120 thousand meals and water, and deployed a number of psychological support teams in order to ease the suffering of the displaced persons,” the statement continued.

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Danish warplanes drop first bombs against Islamic State in Syria

Reuters, Fri Aug 5, 2016 7:36am EDT

Danish warplanes bombed Syria for the first time, its military said on Friday, as Denmark extended its fight against Islamic State from neighboring Iraq.

Four F-16 jets bombed the militants' stronghold city of Raqqa, targeting command and control facilities, weapons stocks and enemy personnel, Defence Command Denmark said.

NATO member Denmark is part of the U.S.-led operation "Inherent Resolve" against Islamic State, which has declared a caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria.

Denmark's Chief of International Air Force Missions Jan Dam told Danish media the bombings had been an "important contribution" to the coalition's work.

Denmark has flown 67 missions and dropped 93 bombs in the two countries since deployment in mid-June, the military said.

(Reporting by Nikolaj Skydsgaard)

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US Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq

http://www.defense.gov/News

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 4, 2016 —

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.

Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.

Strikes in Syria

Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted six strikes in Syria:

-- Near Near Tanf, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

-- Near Manbij, five strikes struck five separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicles, four ISIL fighting positions and an ISIL command and control node.

Strikes in Iraq

Attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 11 strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of Iraq’s government:

-- Near Baghdadi, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL storage facility, an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL mortar system.

-- Near Albu Hayat, a strike destroyed an ISIL weapons cache and an ISIL fighting position.

-- Near Beiji, a strike destroyed two ISIL vehicles.

-- Near Hit, a strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system.

-- Near Kisik, a strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system and an ISIL fighting position.

-- Near Mosul, a strike struck an ISIL vehicle bomb-making facility.

-- Near Ramadi, a strike destroyed two ISIL vehicle bombs and two ISIL fighting positions.

-- Near Sinjar, two strikes destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and two ISIL fighting positions and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.

-- Near Sultan Abdallah, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed five ISIL assembly areas, three ISIL supply caches, two ISIL tunnel entrances and an ISIL fighting position.

-- Near Qayyarah, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.

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US Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 3, 2016 —

Strikes in Syria

Fighter aircraft conducted five strikes in Syria:

-- Near Raqqah, a strike struck an ISIL headquarters.

-- Near Manbij, four strikes struck four separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions.

Strikes in Iraq

Fighter, remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery conducted seven strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of Iraq’s government:

-- Near Kisik, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fighting position.

-- Near Mosul, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and suppressed an ISIL mortar position.

-- Near Qayyarah, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun, an ISIL mortar system, two ISIL vehicles and an ISIL assembly area.

-- Near Ramadi, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle borne improvised explosive device, five ISIL vehicles and four ISIL tactical vehicles.

-- Near Rawah, a strike destroyed an ISIL fuel tanker.

-- Near Tal Afar, a strike struck an ISIL headquarters.

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US Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 2, 2016 —

Strikes in Syria

Attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven strikes near Manbij in Syria, striking six separate ISIL tactical units and destroying six ISIL fighting positions.

Strikes in Iraq

Attack, fighter, ground-attack and remotely piloted aircraft conducted seven strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of Iraq’s government:

-- Near Baghdadi, a strike destroyed an ISIL rocket cache.

-- Near Mosul, three strikes struck an ISIL foreign fighter meeting facility and an ISIL training site.

-- Near Qayyarah, two strikes struck three ISIL tactical units and destroyed two ISIL vehicle borne improvised devices, two ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL mortar position and three ISIL vehicles.

-- Near Sinjar, a strike destroyed an ISIL heavy machine gun and an ISIL heavy machine gun position.

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U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIL in Sirte, Libya

By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2016 —

At the request of the Libyan Government of National Accord, the U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes today against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets in Sirte, Libya, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters in a news briefing.

The airstrikes were in support of GNA-affiliated forces seeking to defeat ISIL in its primary stronghold in Libya, Cook said.

President Barack Obama authorized the strikes following a recommendation from Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he said.

The strikes, Cook said, “are consistent with our approach to combating ISIL by working with capable and motivated local forces.”

“GNA-aligned forces have had success in recapturing territory from ISIL thus far around Sirte,” he added, “and additional U.S. strikes will continue to target ISIL in Sirte in order to enable the GNA to make a decisive, strategic advance.”

The United States has a variety of assets and capabilities in the region that officials believe are adequate for the task, said the press secretary added.

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US Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 1, 2016 —

Strikes in Syria

Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted 10 strikes in Syria:

-- Near Manbij, eight strikes struck eight separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL fighting positions, an ISIL vehicle and ISIL-used engineering equipment.

-- Near Mara, two strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL fighting positions.

Additionally, due to an administrative error, one strike was misreported near Raqqah on the July 31 release. The correct assessment reads:

-- Near Raqqah, three strikes destroyed six ISIL excavators.

Strikes in Iraq

Attack, bomber, fighter, remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery conducted 10 strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of Iraq’s government:

-- Near Haditha, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position.

-- Near Hit, a strike struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL vehicle and an ISIL fueling station.

-- Near Mosul, two strikes struck an ISIL headquarters and suppressed an ISIL mortar system.

-- Near Qayyarah, three strikes struck two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed four ISIL vehicles, two ISIL mortar systems, an ISIL-used road and two ISIL assembly areas.

-- Near Ramadi, two strikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL fighting position, an ISIL vehicle, and an ISIL heavy machine gun.

-- Near Tal Afar, a strike struck an ISIL vehicle.

http://www.defense.gov/News

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