US announces killing of senior ISIS leader in northwestern Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) –U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted an airstrike in northwest Syria, June 19, that resulted in the death of a senior ISIS leader.
The precision strike killed Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi and is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists seeking to attack Americans abroad or the U.S. homeland. CENTCOM forces continue to work alongside regional partners.
“CENTCOM and our partners remain committed to rooting out remaining remnants of ISIS to ensure its enduring defeat,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. “We will continue to defend the U.S. homeland, our service members, and allies and partners across the region.”
ISIS lost its last territorial stronghold in Syria in 2019 following military operations led by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) with support from the US-led Coalition. Since then, the group has continued to carry out sporadic attacks in different parts of Syria, while Coalition forces and local partners have conducted ongoing operations targeting its networks and leadership.