{"id":133486,"date":"2025-12-20T08:23:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=133486"},"modified":"2025-12-20T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:23:11","slug":"centcom-says-hawkeye-strike-hit-over-70-isis-targets-across-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/133486\/","title":{"rendered":"CENTCOM says Hawkeye Strike hit over 70 ISIS targets across Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that American and partner forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria, targeting dozens of sites linked to the group following a recent attack on U.S. and partner troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/4365803\/centcom-launches-operation-hawkeye-strike-against-isis-in-syria\/\">statement<\/a>, CENTCOM said the operation began at 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 19, at the direction of the U.S. commander in chief, in response to the Dec. 13 attack on U.S. and partner forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CENTCOM forces struck more than 70 ISIS targets across multiple locations in central Syria, using fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation involved more than 100 precision-guided munitions aimed at ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Jordanian Armed Forces also participated, providing support with fighter aircraft, the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis operation is critical to preventing ISIS from inspiring terrorist plots and attacks against the U.S. homeland,\u201d CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said, pledging continued pursuit of militants threatening U.S. and partner forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CENTCOM added that following the Dec. 13 attack, U.S. and partner forces conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the killing or detention of 23 ISIS operatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past six months, more than 80 operations have been carried out to counter threats to regional and international security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Hawkeye Strike was launched early Saturday as a large-scale U.S.-led response to the Dec. 13 ISIS ambush near Palmyra in central Syria, which killed two American service members and a civilian interpreter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign has included intensive air and missile strikes across Syria, with U.S. officials and partners vowing sustained action to prevent ISIS from regrouping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that American and partner forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria, targeting dozens of sites linked to the group following a recent attack on U.S. and partner troops. 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