Update: air strikes against Daesh
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Summary
- Tuesday 2 May 2023 - RAF Typhoons struck two Daesh terrorist targets in north eastern Iraq.
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UK forces, as part of the coalition, continue to support the Iraqi government in its unrelenting work to prevent any attempts by the Daesh terrorist movement to re-establish a presence in the country. Careful intelligence analysis revealed that a Daesh group was basing itself at two remote locations in the Hamrin mountains in north-eastern Iraq. Royal Air Force Typhoons were therefore tasked to attack the terrorists at both locations on Tuesday 2 May 2023 in support of an Iraqi security forces operation. Having confirmed that there was no civilian presence nearby that might be put at risk, the Typhoons employed seven Paveway IV guided bombs in successful precision strikes.
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Access further information on the British forces air strikes in Iraq and Syria: monthly list.
Last updated 25 May 2023 + show all updates
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