TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives during a series of operations in Syria following a large-scale strike carried out Dec. 19, according to U.S. Central Command.
U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, said at least seven ISIS members were killed and the remaining operatives were captured during 11 missions conducted between Dec. 20 and Dec. 29. The operations also resulted in the elimination of four ISIS weapons caches.
The missions followed the launch of Operation Hawkeye Strike on Dec. 19, when U.S. and Jordanian forces struck more than 70 ISIS targets across central Syria using over 100 precision-guided munitions.
CENTCOM said the coordinated assault involved dozens of fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and artillery systems, destroying ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage sites throughout the region.
“We will not relent,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM. “We are steadfast in our commitment to working with regional partners to root out the ISIS threat posed to U.S. and regional security.”
According to CENTCOM, ISIS inspired at least 11 plots or attacks targeting the United States in 2025. In response, U.S. and partner forces operating in Syria over the past 12 months have detained more than 300 terrorists and killed more than 20.
“Continuing to hunt down terrorist operatives, eliminate ISIS networks, and work with partners to prevent an ISIS resurgence makes America, the region, and the world safer,” Cooper said.
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- NMD Staff
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