US Strike Kills Militant Linked To Syria Ambush
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Friday it conducted a strike in northwest Syria that killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, whom U.S. Central Command identified as an experienced terrorist leader linked to the Dec. 13 ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and civilian interpreter. CENTCOM said the operation followed large-scale U.S. and allied strikes earlier this month and is part of broader actions against Islamic State and affiliated networks, including Operation Hawkeye Strike. The command reported more than 200 precision munitions used across recent operations and the capture of over 300 IS operatives year. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Dec. 13: Ambush near Palmyra killed two U.S. soldiers and one civilian interpreter.
- Over the past year: U.S. and partner forces captured over 300 IS operatives and killed more than 20.
- Early January: U.S. and allied forces conducted large-scale strikes against Islamic State infrastructure in Syria.
- Jan. 17: CENTCOM announced a strike in northwest Syria that killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim.
- Post-Jan. 17: CENTCOM characterized the action as part of ongoing counter-IS operations, citing precision munitions and detentions.
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U.S. and allied military units benefited by disrupting a militant leader linked to the Dec. 13 ambush and degrading IS-affiliated infrastructure in northwest Syria.
Families of the killed Americans, Syrian civilians in strike zones, and militant networks suffered casualties, loss, and operational disruption from the strikes.
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