US Military Strikes Over 70 Targets in Operation Against ISIS in Syria
The Pentagon announces strikes on more than 70 targets in central Syria as part of an operation against ISIS.
SUMMARY
US forces carried out air and artillery strikes on over 70 targets in central Syria as part of a military operation against ISIS, affirming the continued pursuit of terrorists after an attack that claimed the lives of three Americans.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Strikes on more than 70 targets in central Syria as part of a military operation against ISIS.
- US Central Command commander confirms relentless pursuit of terrorists.
- US President Donald Trump describes the operation as a harsh retaliatory response.
CORE SUBJECT
US Military Operation Against ISIS in Syria
The Pentagon announced that US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery struck more than 70 targets across central Syria yesterday, Friday, as part of a large-scale military operation against ISIS positions.
The commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated in a press release, "We will relentlessly continue to pursue terrorists who seek to harm Americans and our partners throughout the region," following a statement by US President Donald Trump describing the operation as a "very harsh retaliatory response" to an attack that killed three Americans.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Pentagon
🏛️ OrganizationUnited States Department of Defense
US Central Command (CENTCOM)
🏛️ OrganizationUS military command responsible for operations in the Middle East
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MaleFormer US President
ISIS
🏛️ OrganizationIslamic State terrorist organization
Syria
📍 Location_CountryCountry in the Middle East
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"We will relentlessly continue to pursue terrorists who seek to harm Americans and our partners throughout the region"
Context: Statement on the military operation against ISIS in Syria
"Very harsh retaliatory response"
Context: US President's statement on the military operation