SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The US Central Command announced on Wednesday that its forces had targeted a Senior Al Qaeda leader in Northwest Syria.
“At 1142 am local Syrian time, U.S. Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Northwest Syria targeting a senior Al Qaeda leader,” a statement released by the US Central Command read.
“We will provide more information as operational details become available,” it added.
The statement further stated that “This operation reaffirms CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to the region and enduring defeat of ISIS and Al Qaeda.”
US Central Command targets Senior Al Qaeda Leader in strike in Northwest Syria pic.twitter.com/xrSespGOMq
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 3, 2023
