U.S. Extends Military Operations Against ISIS in Syria

The United States military has conducted further 'extensive assaults' targeting numerous ISIS locations in Syria. This action follows an incursion last month.

CENTCOM Announcement

In a public statement, U.S. Central Command revealed it had initiated counterstrikes.

According to CENTCOM, these operations were executed around 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, with the assistance of unnamed allies.

Operation Collaboration

Referred to as 'Operation Hawkeye Strike,' the initiative on December 19 was a joint effort between the U.S. and Jordan.

Since this mission, the U.S. has persistently launched further attacks aiming at ISIS positions.

Context of the Airstrikes

These Syrian airstrikes serve as a response to an incident on December 13, where a lone ISIS assailant killed two American servicemen and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra. This attacker was subsequently neutralized.

CENTCOM highlighted that the recent strikes targeted ISIS operatives across Syria, underscoring the ongoing mission to dismantle Islamic terrorism, thwart potential threats, and safeguard U.S. and allied personnel in the area.

"U.S. and coalition forces remain unyielding in their pursuit of terrorists threatening the United States," the statement declared.