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U.S. Forces Strike Over 75 ISIS Targets in Syria, No Civilian Casualties

Dec 8, 2024, 07:40 PM

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted over 75 precision airstrikes in central and eastern Syria on December 8, targeting known ISIS camps, operatives, and leaders. The operation utilized multiple U.S. Air Force assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15 jets, and A-10 aircraft, to strike at the heart of ISIS's capabilities. President Biden announced the strikes, emphasizing the U.S.'s commitment to prevent ISIS from regrouping amid Syria's instability. General Kurilla of CENTCOM stated that these actions are part of ongoing efforts to disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS, ensuring the terrorist group does not conduct external operations or reconstitute its forces. No civilian casualties have been reported, and CENTCOM vows to continue these efforts.