The airstrike was carried out in an area previously controlled by the Syrian regime and Russian forces.
US Central Command forces killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif, known as Mahmoud, in a targeted airstrike in Syria. The operation was conducted to prevent terrorist attacks and contain ISIS in the region. The CENTCOM press service reported this on Friday, December 20.
“On December 19, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a targeted airstrike in Deir ez-Zour province in Syria. The target of the operation was ISIS leader Abu Yusif, also known as Mahmoud, as a result of The strike killed ISIS militants, including Abu Yusif,” they said in the message.
CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Leader In Precision Strike in Syria
On Dec. On the 19th, US Central Command Forces conducted a precision airstrike targeting ISIS leader Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in Dayr az Zawr Province, Syria resulting in two ISIS operatives being killed, including Abu… pic.twitter.com/g3nO68Ye1T
— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) December 20, 2024
It was noted that this operation is part of CENTCOM’s efforts with the joint participation of regional partners to disrupt the plans of terrorists “intended to organize attacks against civilians and military personnel of the United States , allies and partners.”
The airstrike was carried out in an area previously controlled by the Syrian regime and Russian forces.
Let’s recall that American B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers, along with F-15 fighter-bombers and A-10 attack aircraft, carried out massive air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria.
It is also known that the United States has conducted airstrikes on military targets in Syria to prevent ISIS from regaining its position after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Source: korrespondent
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