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U.S. Military Seizes Prominent Islamic State Operator in Syria

The U.S. military captured Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, a significant operator for the Islamic State, during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.

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  • September 27, 2023
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The U.S. military captured Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, a significant operator for the Islamic State, during a helicopter raid in northern Syria. This capture enhances the prospects of targeting more members of the group, as stated by U.S. Central Command. Meanwhile, U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces imposed a curfew due to skirmishes with Arab militiamen in areas close to the American base.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, an Islamic State operator with extensive links in the ISIS network, was captured in northern Syria.
  2. The capture is expected to boost U.S. counterterrorism operations in the region to target more ISIS members.
  3. Currently, the U.S. has around 900 troops in Syria focused on countering the remnants of the Islamic State group.
  4. U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces imposed a curfew in several towns in Deir el-Zour province after clashes with Arab militiamen.
  5. Syria’s ongoing civil war has spanned 12 years, resulting in the deaths of half a million people, with the Syrian government opposing the Kurdish-led forces’ alliance with the U.S.

 

Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/09/25/us-military-captures-key-islamic-state-militant-during-helicopter-raid/ 

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