US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria
Summary
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria in response to the killing of two soldiers and an interpreter last year. The strikes aimed to weaken ISIL by hitting their infrastructure and weapon storage. The U.S. also transferred ISIL prisoners from Syria to Iraq, where they will face trial.Key Facts
- The U.S. attacked more than 30 ISIL targets in Syria between February 3 and 12.
- The strikes were a response to the December attack near Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter.
- Operation Hawkeye targeted over 100 ISIL infrastructure locations and affected more than 50 members of the group.
- The U.S. transferred thousands of ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq following Baghdad's request.
- The Syrian army took control of the al-Tanf military base after U.S. forces withdrew.
- The U.S. had previously worked with Syrian Democratic Forces to defeat ISIL in Syria.
- The U.S. is now engaging with new Syrian authorities and pulling back its presence from the region.
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