Additional Coverage:
ISIS Leader Killed in US Airstrike
The US military has killed Abu Yusif, a senior ISIS leader, in an airstrike in eastern Syria. The strike also killed another ISIS operative.
US Committed to Combating ISIS
General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command, emphasized that the US will not allow ISIS to exploit the chaos in Syria. The agency is actively targeting ISIS leaders and operatives to prevent their resurgence.
Airstrike in Deir ez Zor
The airstrike took place in the Deir ez Zor province, an area previously held by the Syrian regime and Russian forces. The area has become a haven for ISIS remnants after President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia.
US Troops Deployed in Syria
Despite the fall of the Assad regime, the US has maintained a presence of 2,000 troops in Syria. The troops aim to stabilize the region and prevent ISIS from gaining a foothold.