British forces have continued their operations to support the Iraqi government in the fight against Daesh terrorist group, said a statement by the British Defense Ministry.
Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado and Reaper aircraft have flown daily armed reconnaissance missions, as part of the international coalition’s air campaign to assist Iraqi ground forces.
The Reaper spotted a machine-gun team firing on the Iraqi troops, and conducted a successful attack with a Hellfire missile.
A second machine gun then opened fire on the Iraqis, and the Reaper conducted a further strike with another Hellfire.