Us kills isis leader abu yusif in precision strike in syria

A U.S.-led coalition patrol in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, where a U.S. airstrike targeted an ISIS leader.

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The region where the strike occurred was previously controlled by the Assad regime and Russia, according to CENTCOM (U.S.Central Command).

The Strike

On Thursday, U.S.Central Command forces conducted a precision strike, eliminating ISIS leader Abu Yusif.

Another unidentified ISIS operative was also killed in the strike.

U.S.Official Statement:

CENTCOM Commander Michael Erik Kurilla stated:

“As we have previously stated, the United States, working with allies and partners in the region, will not allow ISIS to take advantage of the current situation in Syria to regroup.”

“ISIS intends to release more than 8,000 operatives currently detained in facilities in Syria. We will aggressively target these leaders and operatives, including those attempting to conduct operations outside of Syria.”

CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Leader During Precision Strike in Syria On Dec. 19, U.S. Central Command Forces conducted a precision airstrike targeting ISIS leader Abu Yusif aka Mahmud in the Dayr az Zawr Province, Syria resulting in two ISIS operatives killed, including Abu Yusif. This airstrike is part of CENTCOM”s ongoing commitment, along with partners in the region, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against civilians and military personnel from the U.S., our allies, and our partners throughout the region and beyond. This strike was conducted in an area formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians. “As stated before, the United States – working with allies and partners in the region – will not allow ISIS to take advantage of the current situation in Syria and reconstitute. ISIS has the intent to break out of detention the over 8,000 ISIS operatives currently being held in facilities in Syria. We will aggressively target these l

Background and Other Strikes

Just days before Yusif’s elimination, the US also eliminated 12 other ISIS terrorists in Syria through precision strikes.

The goal of these strikes, according to CENTCOM, is to “disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS, preventing the terrorist group from conducting external operations, and ensuring that ISIS does not seek opportunities to restructure itself in central Syria.”

Recent Political Change:

In early December, Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria, was overthrown by Syrian rebel forces after 24 years in power.

This article explains, in simple terms, the recent US actions against ISIS in Syria, the political situation in the country, and the strategic importance of these strikes for regional and international security.

Published in 12/21/2024 08h30

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