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US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria’s Aleppo

US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria’s Aleppo

Summary

CENTCOM forces conducted a raid in Aleppo, Syria, that resulted in the death of a senior ISIS leader, Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, and his two affiliated sons. The U.S. military stated that these individuals posed a threat to U.S. and Coalition forces and emphasized ongoing efforts to counter ISIS.

Key Facts

  • U.S. CENTCOM forces carried out a raid in al Bab, Aleppo, Syria.
  • The raid killed Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, a senior ISIS leader, and his two ISIS-affiliated sons.
  • The U.S. military said these individuals were a threat to U.S. and Coalition forces.
  • General Michael Erik Kurilla, the CENTCOM commander, stated the commitment to defeating ISIS.
  • In May, ISIS claimed its first attack on Syrian government forces since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
  • ISIS reportedly sees the new Syrian government as illegitimate and targets Kurdish forces.
  • The Syrian government is dealing with various challenges, including Israeli actions and sectarian violence.
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