U.S. Military Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes in Syria, Targeting ISIS Positions | WPN World People News

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said recently that it has carried out multiple “large-scale” airstrikes against the militant group Islamic State (IS) in Syria, describing the operations as a “direct response” to an attack on U.S. and Syrian forces near Palmyra on December 13. That attack killed two U.S. service members and one civilian interpreter.

In recent months, the U.S.-led coalition has continued to conduct airstrikes and ground operations against suspected IS militants inside Syria, with Syrian security forces also taking part. In a statement, CENTCOM said the operations are intended to counter terrorism and protect U.S. and partner forces in the region, warning that anyone who harms American personnel will be found and eliminated, regardless of where they attempt to hide or how they seek to evade justice.
CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out early Saturday afternoon U.S. Eastern Time as part of “Operation Hawkeye Strike.” The statement did not specify whether there were any casualties from the attacks.

Syria has maintained cooperation with the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State. Approximately 1,000 U.S. troops remain stationed in Syria. Late last year, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House, where the two sides reached agreements on related cooperation.