The United States eliminated an al-Qaeda-linked terrorist in northwestern Syria

A terrorist who had links to both the Al-Qaeda group (a terrorist organization banned in Russia) and the Islamic State (IS, a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation), who was involved in organizing the murder of two American soldiers and one translator, was eliminated in Syria. This was announced on December 17 by the press service of the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

"CENTCOM on January 16 (Friday. — Ed.) struck northwestern Syria, as a result of which an al-Qaeda—linked leader was killed, who had direct links to the IS terrorist responsible for the ambush in which two American servicemen and an American translator were killed on December 13, 2025," the ministry said in a statement. it was posted on the social network X (ex. Twiter).

This operation, as Admiral Brad Cooper noted, whose words are quoted in the text, testifies to the determination of the United States to pursue terrorists. He stated that there would be no safe place for the perpetrators of the attacks, as American forces would find them.

The ministry added that as part of the retaliatory operation, dubbed "Hawkeye Strike," American and partner forces attacked more than 100 IG infrastructure and weapons bases, using more than 200 precision-guided munitions.

On January 10, Fox News reported that the United States was carrying out airstrikes against IS formations. Later, footage emerged of a massive American operation against this terrorist organization.

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