US Airstrike Eliminates Senior Al-Qaeda Operative in Northwest Syria

TDT | Manama

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In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the United States military has successfully targeted and killed a senior operative of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group in northwest Syria. The airstrike, which took place on Thursday, was part of the ongoing efforts to disrupt and degrade terrorist organizations operating in the region.

According to a statement from the US Central Command, Muhammad Salah Al-Za’bir, a key member of the Hurras Al-Din group, was eliminated in the precision airstrike. The militant group is known for its strong ties to Al-Qaeda and its involvement in various acts of terrorism across Syria and beyond.

The operation highlights the continued focus of the US military on combating extremist factions that pose a threat to regional stability and global security. The US Central Command emphasized that the death of Al-Za’bir will significantly impact the Hurras Al-Din group’s operational capabilities.

While the airstrike was successful, the US military remains committed to ongoing efforts to monitor and dismantle militant networks in Syria, ensuring that these groups do not further destabilize the region.

The death of Al-Za’bir comes as part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening terrorist organizations linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, with US forces intensifying operations to counter the growing threat posed by these groups.