U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that its forces carried out a successful strike in Eastern Syria, killing a member of an ISIS attack cell. The operation took place on Wednesday as the individual was in the process of planting an improvised explosive device (IED), intended for a planned attack against Coalition and Partner Forces in the region.
According to CENTCOM, the strike prevented a potential threat to both U.S. and allied military personnel working in Syria. The targeted ISIS operative was actively engaged in hostile actions when U.S. forces neutralized the threat.
U.S. Central Command Forces Kill ISIS Operative
On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces killed an ISIS attack cell member in a strike in Eastern Syria. The individual was in the midst of planting an IED for a planned attack against Coalition and Partner Forces. pic.twitter.com/KNoLbx4IUI
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) September 13, 2024
ISIS remnants continue to operate in parts of Syria, despite losing significant territorial control in recent years. No further details regarding the identity of the individual or additional tactical information have been released at this time.
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