Operation Okra
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| Opération Okra | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War against ISIL | |
| Location | |
| Planned by |  Tony Abbott(Prime Minister of Australia) David Johnston(Minister for Defence) Craig Orme |
| Objective | Australia's contribution to the War against ISIL |
| Date | 31 August - present |
| Executed by |  RAAF Australian Army |
| Outcome | Ongoing |
| Casualties | Islamic State Causalties
|
Operation Okra refers to the current military operation by Australian forces in Iraq.[1] Its stated aim is to combat ISIL threats in the region.
RAAF Airstrikes
| 8 October 2014 |
First Australian airstrike - A F/A-18 Super Hornet drops two bombs on an ISIL Facility[2] |
See also
References
- ^ "RAAF mission against ISIS: Pilots did not drop bombs because of collateral damage risk". News.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "First Australian air strike in Iraq bombs Isis target, says ADF". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
External links
- Operation Okra, www.defence.gov.au - Sub-pages include:
- Media releases;
- Imagery; and
- Videos