The United States launched a series of airstrikes targeting ISIS camps in Syria on October 11, marking a significant step in its ongoing fight against terrorism. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes were conducted during the early hours and aimed at several known ISIS locations.
CENTCOM shared that these airstrikes will severely impact the ability of ISIS to plan and carry out attacks, not just against the US but also its allies and civilians throughout the region.
These strikes are part of a broader campaign by the US to disrupt and degrade the capabilities of terrorist organisations operating in Syria. CENTCOM emphasised that initial assessments did not show any civilian casualties, and more information will be provided as updates come in.
This strike comes shortly after another set of precision strikes by the US on September 29, which resulted in the death of 37 terrorist operatives, including senior leaders from both ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate.
The September 29 strike was described by CENTCOM as a critical blow to the leadership of these terrorist groups, and the targeted senior figures were seen as key operatives planning attacks against the US and its partners.
Earlier, on September 24, the US conducted another strike in northwest Syria, which resulted in the death of nine terrorist operatives, including Marwan Bassam ‘Abd-al-Ra’uf, a senior leader from Hurras al-Din. This group, affiliated with Al Qaeda, has global ambitions and has been linked to planning attacks against Western interests.
The US’s continued strikes on terrorist camps in Syria reflect a strong commitment to reducing the influence and operational capacity of ISIS and other terrorist organisations in the region. By targeting key figures and disrupting operations, the US aims to limit the reach of these groups and protect both its military personnel and civilians.
The successful strike on Marwan Bassam ‘Abd-al-Ra’uf was seen as a major victory in the fight against terrorism, following the killing of another senior leader, Abu-‘Abd al-Rahman al Makki, just a month prior.
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