US forces killed Islamic State leader in Syria airstrike, Central Command says
CENTCOM said the strike removed a senior ISIS leader as U.S. forces target the group’s command structure.
- On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command announced a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on Friday killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi, part of ongoing efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists.
- U.S. forces have conducted similar targeted operations in Syria to destabilize ISIS's regional influence and degrade command-and-control capabilities, aligning with established counterterrorism doctrine prioritizing leadership elimination.
- CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated, "CENTCOM and our partners remain committed to rooting out remaining remnants of ISIS to ensure its enduring defeat." The strike reflects multi-source intelligence verification protocols.
- Intelligence agencies are monitoring for potential retaliatory activity from ISIS cells, which often follow high-profile leadership losses, as analysts warn a volatile security environment persists despite the tactical success.
- The airstrike occurs amid broader regional instability as diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington, while the U.S. Treasury simultaneously sanctioned three individuals and six entities for facilitating ISIS financial transactions.
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Senior ISIS Leader Killed In U.S. Airstrike In Northwest Syria
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that American forces killed a senior ISIS leader in a precision airstrike in northwest Syria, as the terror group seeks to exploit the country’s unstable security environment following years of war and political upheaval. The strike, conducted on June 19, killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, whom CENTCOM identified as a senior Islamic State lead…
U.S. strike kills senior ISIS leader in northwest Syria
A U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria killed a senior ISIS leader as part of ongoing operations against the group, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The strike targeted a militant accused of posing a threat to Americans abroad and the U.S. homeland. CENTCOM said the strike was carried out on June 19 and killed Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi. The command did not provide additional details about his role within ISIS or say exactly where in northwe…
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US Forces Kill ISIS Leader in Syria Airstrike: CENTCOM
U.S. forces have killed ISIS terrorist group leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi in an airstrike in northwestern Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed. CENTCOM stated in a June 24 post on X that al-‘Ulaywi had been killed on June 19 in a precision strike conducted as “part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists seeking to attack Americans abroad or the U.S. homeland.” It continues to work alongside regional partners …
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Wednesday that a U.S. air strike had eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State. The attack took place on June 19 and killed Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi. "CENTCOM and our partners remain committed to the eradication of the last remnants of ISIS to ensure its definitive defeat," said Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, in a statement. "We will continue to defend the national territory of the U…
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