SOJTF Releases

Syrian Arab Coalition moves toward center of Manbij
July 15, 2016 — The Syrian Arab Coalition, supported by Coalition strikes, maneuvered toward the center of Manbij City, denying Da’esh access to critical supply routes... MORE

Syrian Arab Coalition prepare to seize Manbij
June 23, 2016 — The Syrian Arab Coalition (SAC) elements have consolidated their position around Manbij in anticipation of the next phase of operations to secure the city... MORE

Syrian Arab Coalition complete isolation of Manbij in Northern Syria
June 15, 2016 — On June 13 the Syrian Arab Coalition (SAC) elements completed the first phase of their operation to free Manbij City by securing the territory surrounding the city. After clearing Da’esh from this area they are now ready for the second phase to liberate the city itself... MORE

Manbij Offensive
June 7, 2016 — Since the start of their offensive to liberate Manbij, Syria, the Syrian Arab Coalition has freed a total of 344 square kilometers from Da’esh control... MORE

Iraqi Security Forces Seize Ramadi Government Center
December 28, 2015 — Iraqi military leaders announced today Iraqi Security Forces seized the Government Center in Ramadi from Da’esh (the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State)... MORE

Coalition airstrikes target key ISIL revenue source
October 16, 2015 — Coalition aircraft struck elements of the Qayyarah Oil Refinery in Iraq just after midnight Oct. 16 local time, as part of the Coalition’s effort to disrupt Daesh, the Arabic acronym for ISIL, financing from illegally-gained oil revenue. This strike was conducted in coordination with and in support of the Government of Iraq... MORE

Coalition forces support Peshmerga operation against Daesh
September 30, 2015 — Coalition forces are supporting a Peshmerga offensive operation against Daesh terrorists west of Kirkuk, Iraq that began Sept. 30, 2015. Peshmerga fighters successfully penetrated Daesh defensive positions, cleared fighters, liberated eight villages, and re-established government control over approximately 140 square kilometers between Huwayjah and Kirkuk... MORE

Coalition airstrikes destroy ISIL targets near Hit and Kubaysah, Iraq
September 27, 2015 — Coalition airstrikes destroyed multiple enemy targets near Hit and Kubaysah, Iraq in coordination with and in support of the Government of Iraq Sept. 26, 2015. The strikes attacked key ISIL targets in the Anbar province, including two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) production facilities, an ISIL headquarters building, and an ISIL staging area at the Kubaysah cement factory... MORE

Peshmerga Successfully Clears Territory and Liberates Villages
August 28, 2015 — Peshmerga forces with the support of Coalition airstrikes, are conducting a successful offensive operation against Daesh terrorists near Tuz in Northern Iraq. Since Aug. 26, the Peshmerga have destroyed Daesh defensive positions and re-established control of more than 200 square kilometers, liberating seven villages, and straightening and shortening the Kurdish forward line of troops... MORE

Coalition airstrikes destroy Daesh VBIED facility
August 2, 2015 — Coalition airstrikes successfully destroyed a Daesh vehicle-borne improvised explosive device facility August 1, 2015 near Makhmur, Iraq. In coordination with the Government of Iraq, Coalition forces will continue to seek out and deliberately target Daesh forces, equipment, and resources wherever they are found... MORE