U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on December 8 that it had conducted a significant wave of airstrikes in central Syria, targeting over 75 known ISIS camps, leaders, and operatives.
The operation deployed multiple U.S. Air Force assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 attack aircraft, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt and degrade ISIS’s operational capabilities.
The strikes are a key element of CENTCOM’s mission to prevent ISIS from reconstituting amid the volatile situation in Syria. The campaign aims to ensure the terrorist group cannot leverage regional instability to plan external operations.
CENTCOM reported that early battle damage assessments revealed no indications of civilian casualties, demonstrating the precision and planning involved in the mission.
In a statement, CENTCOM reinforced its commitment to countering ISIS in collaboration with allies and regional partners:
“There should be no doubt – we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” said General Michael Erik Kurilla. “All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way.”
The airstrikes highlight the U.S.’s focus on maintaining regional security and disrupting terrorist networks. CENTCOM reiterated its resolve to continue such operations even amid dynamic developments in Syria, working closely with its partners to ensure the effectiveness of these efforts.
This operation marks a significant blow to ISIS, as the coalition intensifies its efforts to stabilise the region and dismantle remaining elements of the terrorist group.