The U.S. military announced a series of airstrikes targeting multiple Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Syria on October 12.
Disrupt ISIS Operations
The airstrikes took place in the early morning hours of October 11 and were carried out by American forces as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt ISIS operations in the region.
According to Ziare the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that these strikes are designed to significantly impair ISIS's ability to plan, organize, and execute attacks against the United States, its allies, and civilians across the Middle East and beyond.
The command highlighted that the operation is part of a broader strategy to ensure regional security and counter the persistent threats posed by terrorist groups.
900 Troops in Syria
Currently, the U.S. maintains approximately 900 troops in Syria, contributing to an international coalition that was established in 2014 to combat ISIS, which had previously seized large territories in both Iraq and Syria.
This coalition has been instrumental in degrading the capabilities of ISIS and has played a vital role in stabilizing areas that were once under the group's control.
In September, American forces conducted two separate operations in Syria that resulted in the deaths of 37 militants, including members of Hurras al-Din, a faction affiliated with both ISIS and al-Qaeda. This latest wave of airstrikes aligns with ongoing U.S. efforts to target terrorist organizations and prevent their resurgence in the region.
Following the recent airstrikes, CENTCOM reported that assessments of damage and impact are currently underway. Importantly, they stated that there have been no reports of civilian casualties, a critical concern in military operations in densely populated areas.
