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U.S. Drone Strike in Idlib Kills Hurras al-Din Leader al-Makki

Aug 23, 2024, 10:17 PM

In a significant military operation, the United States conducted a drone strike in Syria's Idlib province, targeting and killing Abu Abdulrahman al-Makki, a senior leader of the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group Hurras al-Din. The strike, carried out by a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, marks the first U.S. airstrike in Idlib since May 2023. Al-Makki, who was traveling on a motorbike near al-Bara in Jabal al-Zawiyah, was a prominent figure within Hurras al-Din, serving as a Shura Council member and overseeing terrorist operations. The operation, executed by CENTCOM forces, highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to combat terrorism in the region.