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US Airstrikes in Syria Target Extremist Militants, Killing 37
The United States military confirmed that airstrikes in Syria resulted in the deaths of 37 militants linked to the Islamic State (IS) and an al-Qaida-affiliated group. Two of the deceased were identified as senior figures within these extremist organizations.
On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in northwestern Syria, targeting a high-ranking member of the Hurras al-Deen group, which is connected to al-Qaida. This individual was reportedly responsible for overseeing military operations and was killed along with eight associates.
Additionally, the U.S. military revealed details of a large-scale airstrike from September 16, aimed at an IS training camp in a remote, undisclosed location in central Syria. This operation eliminated 28 militants, including at least four Syrian leaders within the organization.
"The airstrikes will significantly disrupt ISIS's operational capabilities against U.S. interests and those of our allies," the statement from Central Command emphasized.
Currently, approximately 900 U.S. troops are stationed in Syria, alongside a number of contractors, primarily focused on preventing a resurgence of the IS group, which once controlled vast areas of Iraq and Syria during its peak in 2014.
U.S. forces continue to advise and support their key partners in northeastern Syria, particularly the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who operate near critical regions influenced by Iran-backed militant groups, including vital border crossings with Iraq.