Canada completes its air survey in Iraq and sets a date for the closure of its field hospital in the north of the country

Canada completes its air survey in Iraq and sets a date for the closure of its field hospital in the north of the country



Saturday 18 November

Alsumaria News / Baghdad to
end the Canadian aircraft reconnaissance aircraft CP-140 Aurora mission in Iraq within the international coalition against the "Daesh" during the month, while select a date for the closure of the Canadian field hospital worker in northern Iraq.

The Canadian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the aircraft has been in operation for more than three years in support of the coalition forces in Iraq, and has carried out 850 flights so far, and contributed significantly and directly to defeat "Daash" by providing information and surveillance surveillance.

Following the return of the reconnaissance aircraft, Canada's contribution to the coalition forces will be represented by an Airbus СС-150 Polaris tanker, two CC-130J Hercules military transport aircraft, four CH-146 Griffon helicopters and a group of trainers composed of contingent elements In addition to the Canadian field hospital in northern Iraq (will continue to operate at least until April 30, 2018).

On February 18, 2016, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the international coalition against Da'ash. Canadian warplanes bombed the Da'ash sites in Syria and Iraq. All six Sf-18 fighters returned to the country. The CP-140 Aurora and Airbus СС-150 Polaris remained at the Canadian air base in Kuwait to assist Allied forces.

In addition, Canada increased the number of military trainers in Iraq from 69 to 230 to train Kurdish militias in northern Iraq.


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