U.S. president congratulates airstrike targeting al-Qaeda leader in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated on Tuesday the American forces following an airstrike that targeted a senior leader of the al-Qaeda-affiliated group “Hurras al-Din” in northwestern Syria.
“US forces conducted a precision airstrike against a member of al-Qaeda in Syria this weekend,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The terrorist leader was working with al-Qaeda across the region.”
“Congratulations to CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla, and the US warfighters who dealt Justice to another Jihadi threatening America and our allies and partners,” he continued.
On Feb. 16, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) that a senior leader affiliated with al-Qaeda was killed in an airstrike in northwest Syria that was launched on Feb. 15.
In a brief statement, the CENTCOM confirmed the operation but did not provide further details about the strike or the identity of the militant targeted.