The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.
U.S. Central Command said in a statement Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, that the operator, Abu Halil al-Fadani, was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region." It says his capture on Saturday increases the chance that U.S. counterterrorism operations there will be able to target additional members of the group. – The U.S. military said Monday it had captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.
The operator, Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, “was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. His capture on Saturday increases the chance that U.S. counterterrorism operations there will be able to target additional members of the group, command spokesman Lt. Col. Troy Garlock said.
The U.S. has approximately 900 troops in Syria focused on countering the remnants of the Islamic State group, which had held a wide swath of Syria until 2019.after continued skirmishes with rival Arab militiamen. According to reports from Syrian media and activists, the Syrian Democratic Forces imposed the curfew Monday in several towns in Deir el-Zour province, including in Ziban, close to the Iraqi border where the Americans are based. Hundreds of U.S. troops have been there since 2015.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in SyriaThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria
Consulte Mais informação »
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in SyriaThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria. U.S.
Consulte Mais informação »
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in SyriaThe U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria
Consulte Mais informação »
College Football Oregon State vs Washington State Box ScoreOregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars College Football game box score for Sep 23, 2023.
Consulte Mais informação »
Becht guides Iowa State over Oklahoma State 34-27 in Big 12 openerRocco Becht passed for 348 yards and three touchdowns as Iowa State held on to beat Oklahoma State 34-27 in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.
Consulte Mais informação »
Montana State secures 40-0 shutout win over Weber StateMontana State successfully shut out Weber State Saturday night in Ogden.
Consulte Mais informação »