US forces captured six ISIS militants in a series of helicopter strikes in eastern Syria over the past 48 hours, Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday.
The captured terrorists include al-Zubaydi, whom CENTCOM describes as a senior Islamic State Syrian province official involved in orchestrating attacks in Syria.
An ISIS fighter holds a flag and a weapon in this June 2014 file photo.
(Photo by Reuters)
“These associated operations reaffirm CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS,” CENTCOM Commander General Michael “Erik” Kurilla said in a statement.
“The capture of these ISIS operatives will disrupt the terrorist organization’s ability to plan and carry out further destabilizing attacks.”
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About 900 US troops are still stationed in Syria, partnering with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and other allied groups in operations against ISIS.
A US Army soldier drinks tea passed out by local residents as his commanding officer and allied troops meet with local villagers on May 26, 2021, near the Turkish border in northeastern Syria.
(John Moore/Getty Images)
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Two SDF fighters were injured in one of the raids. No civilians were killed or injured, according to an initial CENTCOM assessment.
A US helicopter raid in eastern Syria killed two ISIS militants earlier this month.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
